Veggie Tales

and the Lord delivered the King of Judah
into the hands of King Nebuchadnezzar.

the choice gems of the Judean royal family —
chosen to serve in the Babylonian palace.

veggies, please…no meat, no wine
from the King’s table...no defilement.

God caused the chief official to show
favor and sympathy to Daniel.

in ten days bright and cheery faces
continued their act that pleased the Lord.

to Daniel and his friends, God gave
knowledge and understanding;

to Daniel - visions and dreams of all kinds.
none was found to be better than Daniel,

Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah renamed
Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

and this begins their veggie tales…

some thought lions might eat vegetarians...
some thought veggies could be flame-broiled…

hear the cacophony of the dithering instruments:
horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all
the nations crack, crumble, fall
to worship the image of gold

but…

Daniel and his friends
wait for a better day
a trumpet sound
where every knee will bow
to the King of Kings.

10/29/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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May Avatar
October 29, 2019 at 1:26 PM
I love veggie tales but this goes way beyond so well done my friend!!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 29, 2019 at 1:47 PM
Thank you, Bobby! :)
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