This Side of Eternity

For every Job there is a Lazarus

Dying at the rich man’s gate

One rewarded the other not

This side of eternity

 

To the marginalized who obey

Those who choose what pleases God

Holding fast to all his promises

This side of eternity

 

A name and place within his temple

Even aliens will receive

Those who serve him

This side of eternity

 

One rewarded one ignored

One wealthy one poor

One full one hungry

This side of eternity

 

Injustice rampant

Mercy denied

Lawlessness and crime

This side of eternity

 

Corruption and destruction

Rioting and violence

Murder and atrocity

This side of eternity

 

With the psalmist one may wonder

Did we cleanse our hands in vain

This side of eternity

 

Is life only contradiction

Randomness 

Arbitrariness

Haphazardness

Uncertainty

This side of eternity

 

Human beings may make decisions

Human beings may make their plans

But his will will be established

This side of eternity

 

God above remains enthroned

Everlasting arms below

Rest, abide, obey, and follow

This side of eternity

 

 

© Johannes W H van der Bijl 2020