Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.
Luke 7:11-17
God Has Visited the People
God steps among us breathing life
spreading a blanket across us all
putting the song of hope in our hearts
challenging us to live for others.
She was always faithful and bright
more ready to learn and serve than others
compassionate and humble with a radiant smile
she was chosen to carry the God child to us all.
God steps among us breathing life
spreading a blanket across us all
putting the song of hope in our hearts
challenging us to live for others.
The infant was born and was celebrated
and then hidden from the world's view
God was in danger of dying
at the hands of the jealous and powerful.
God steps among us breathing life
spreading a blanket across us all
putting the song of hope in our hearts
challenging us to live for others.
The God child grew and took time to learn
he watched at his mother's side
he helped in the workshop and in the chores
and listened closely when the scrolls were read.
God steps among us breathing life
spreading a blanket across us all
putting the song of hope in our hearts
challenging us to live for others.
His time on earth was limited by greed
he stretched his hand to every need
moved with compassion for the brokenhearted
God among us was here for love's sake alone.
God steps among us breathing life
spreading a blanket across us all
putting the song of hope in our hearts
challenging us to live for others.
We found a way to shut him out then
and still God seeks us this day
arms open wide for a healing touch
and a heart ready to find new life for us all.
God steps among us breathing life
spreading a blanket across us all
putting the song of hope in our hearts
challenging us to live for others.
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