+ 9TH POEMS: For Epiphany 2026

Jesus stepped into the Jordan's water

and thereby blessed all waters everywhere.

To be baptized by Forerunner and Final Prophet to Israel, John,

He gave John His gracious permission.

Jesus had takrn on the form and flesh of Adam,

the first man to fall into sin, and his condition

infects all the tissues of our flesh.  From this lethal disease,

we have needed healing; from its bondage, we have needed redemption.

We have needed Christ, and He has descended to minister to us;

He has given Himself for us because He has loved us.


Starward-Called

Author's Notes/Comments: 

The last line alludes to Galatians 2:20.

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