INSPIRED BY RUTH

The following is a poem that Jonathan Jordan wrote, inspired by Part 2 of our Lenten series, "The Story of Ruth." If you've been unable to join us for all of the weeks, follow along with us at forefrontnyc.com/ruth.

Thanks for sharing your gift with us, Jonathan. 

 

 

 

NOTICING YOU/ME

by Jonathan Jordan

 

Ruth and Boaz

Out in the fields Ruth was toiling

The hot sun had her skin boiling 

In widow's obscurity, suffering calamity

But when hope was low, Boaz came

Interrupted his flow, called Ruth by name 

Claimed responsibility for restoring her dignity 

 

All of this reminds us that 

God is saying

I'm always noticing you

Though at times you may not think that it's true

You're always in my point of view

I'm always noticing you 

You're always noticing me

Never synonymous with insignificancy 

Whether in a field, a crowd or sycamore tree

You're always noticing me

 

Jesus and woman with issue of blood

All of the crowds were clamoring

To touch, to feel, the soon coming King

Her social invisibility, wondering 'Will he see me?'

The woman's hope was low, but Jesus came

Interrupted her blood flow, covered her shame

Used his deity to cure her infirmity 

 

All of this reminds us that 

God is saying

I'm always noticing you

Though at times you may not think that it's true

You're always in my point of view

I'm always noticing you 

You're always noticing me

Never synonymous with insignificancy 

Whether in a field, a crowd or sycamore tree

You're always noticing me

 

Jesus and Zacchaeus

Jesus was teaching and walking

Zacchaeus, the tax man, was stalking

Height inferiority, wondering "Will he see me?"

Zacchaeus' hope was low, but Jesus came

Interrupted his flow, called Zaccaeus by name

Said, "salvation has come to thee", come down from that tree!" 

 

All of this reminds us that 

God is saying

I'm always noticing you

Though at times you may not think that it's true

You're always in my point of view

I'm always noticing you 

You're always noticing me

Never synonymous with insignificancy 

Whether in a field, a crowd or sycamore tree

You're always noticing me