Be brave
more than careful.
Be courageous
more than safe.
Resurrection meant
Opposite Day -
capsizing of the
status quo.
Brought before the
intimidating elite,
uneducated, backwards
fishermen trembled.It was the
second time around
for Peter.
Tasting bitter gall,
he looked his personal fear
in the eyes.
Swallowing,
he spoke the name
of Christ.
His unloosed tongue
trumpeted truth
and craven fear
shuddered
in defeat.
More shadow than
substance,
fear dissolves
in the light
of courage.
"Do not be afraid"
echoed in Peter's ears
as he stunned the
priests and elders
to silence.
From cowering
denier
to bold broadcaster,
Peter chose to trust
in the One who
forgave his darkest betrayal;
the One who faced
the grave and triumphed;
the One who filled
Peter with His strength.
We can spread our arms
and lie back
into the supporting arms
of that same One.
Do I trust Him?
well wrought
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