Annointed One

Saul's mad reign
defiles the chosen people
as Samuel leads his heifer
down the dusty road
to Jerusalem

One thousand years before 
the manger fills
to worship the king
of all eternity

God has commanded
a new king annoited
to lead these Jews
to righteousness
and victory

Samuel causes uproar
"A prophet in these lands?"

Seeking Jesse
seeking sons 
seeking the best to lead
God's chosen

Of the seven brought before
Samuel sees potential in each
God's great word says Nay
to all

Look to the runt
the diamond in the rough
out tending the flock for his father
he is washed in the dirt of the earth
and keeps his flock safe
a protector
a warrior
a boy who puts God first

With five smooth stones
this annointed one of 
God
slays giants
raises nations
and gives all glory to 
God!!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Jordan Avatar
July 15, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Justin - Congratulations on placing in Nathan’s contest – I apologize for it taking so long for me to say it, God Bless, MJ
Moreno Avatar
June 27, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Justin, congrats with your placement in Nathan's contest...Raul
Leccese Avatar
June 27, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Congratulations on 8th place in my contest! Nate
Christian Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 10:41 AM
great poem my friend, so wonderfully written God bless from diane
Christian Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 10:41 AM
great poem my friend, so wonderfully written God bless from diane
Wilson Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 6:01 AM
Nice work Justin, Giving all the glory to God. Leon
Leccese Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Thanks for supporting my contest, Nate
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