The Promised

in the beginning

hovering over waters
out of chaos forming

elements into precision 

life into being

I was sent for
Creation's splendor
then in time

Promised for
dreaming dreams  

seeing visions

speaking Divine Words by

daughters and sons

an outpouring for all
who passionately seek to

drink deeply of 

Glory's Might   

yet for a while to
prepare the way

I was sent to a chosen few
charged with 

uttering the Prophetic 

“come back” to
My wayward people of
seesawing faithfulness 

again Promised until
at the appointed time

I hovered over the Anointed One

revealed as the Son

in a Baptism for an
eternal purpose and to 

speak Truths with a

Power beyond human reckoning

revealing a Knowledge of the Divine
proved by signs and wonders

until at last
after Passion's payment
death’s conquest by
Resurrection's revelation the
waiting was ended by 

hovering Tongues of Fire
a Mighty wind

releasing fear’s bondage as
barriers were transcended

Holy Names of Glory
proclaimed in languages for all

freedom’s bestowal brought

the promise to fruition

as much as each could receive 

freely offered with

miraculous Gifts of

Power to Heal
Deliver from bondage
Know the unknown
speak Prophetic Words
worship in
angelic Tongues
live a persevering call

for combat above
victory below
strength through weakness

dying to self for
an Intimacy Divine to
proclaim a Risen Savior
New Life for all who respond
which remains

today's challenge for a
world enslaved to sin
but

a Gift left unclaimed
withers on the vine

neglect and choice
leave Me untapped

meager expectations only
restrain unlimited Power

so asking in faith is a
prerequisite for Grace to
release the answer

when knocking and

seeking to find  a
Power born of
Mystical Breath

yet after all is
said and done
be aware of this
in your re-creation 

after years of tasting sweetness 

even as My Fire ignites your soul

touching you in depths unfathomed

with Gifts undeserved 

stirring Life to new heights
with Love-drenched

tears overflowing in
intimate tenderness
taking you from
Glory to Glory into
Realms of Holiness

still
there

is

more......

Reflection/Discussion:
-How would you summarize "The Promised"?
-What does "a Gift unclaimed withers on the vine" mean?
-What are your expectations regarding the Holy Spirit?
-What do you believe about the Gifts of the Spirit?
-Are you seeking more of the Spirit? Why/not? 
-Practically, what can I do to "earnestly desire the spiritual gifts"?

-What is the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit"?