The Cresset, Advent-Christmas 2009 (Vol LXXIII, No. 2, p. 54)

The Potter's Revolution

John Dreyer

The potter became the clay
when God’s grace inhabited
the woman, formed an earthen
vessel in likeness of a servant,
washer of feet, cheek turner,
healer; not the desired rebel warlord.
His revolution birthed in a stable
while angels sang alleluia;
climaxed on a cross while
the earth shook and rocks split;
cheated death forever while
we mourned and doubted.
Rejoice with the angels:
God’s grace walks
among us bringing peace like
rain that breaks the drought.