Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Romans 15: 4-9;  Mt 3:1-12

God

source

of all patience

and

encouragement

you set

your root

into our lives

branching out

spirit of wisdom

understanding

counsel and strength

peace flourishes

in your tree

of life

set upon

a holy mountain

the child

shall lead us

to your heights

one heart

one voice

where there

shall be

no harm

or ruin and 

all that

is not true

an unquenchable

fire…

 

Will you follow the child?

Will you bear his fruit?