LIGHT – EFFULGENT SPLENDOR
Light in the Scripture is the emblem of happiness
Even in the midst of severe sadness,
Jesus’ light is a cluster of the grapes of Eshcol
Despite life’s storms that are wet and cold
 
Light is also the cause of the sapphire’s beauty
And with God, our parity treaty
Naught of beauty is left when light is gone
Without light, dark providences are born
 
Light is also the emblem of knowledge
By leaning on God, for we are made in His image
He touches us with the wand of His love
We become, caring and a harmless Dove
 
Though crimson stained we have a consolation
From Calvary’s Cross, that selfless crucifixion
Whatever there may be of effulgent splendor?
Our Lord, is the ultimate giver!

© Sheriff Ali 2006

Author’s Comments
Jesus is so prolific of grace, that like the Sun which shines as it rolls onward in its orbit; His path is radiant with loving kindness. He is a swift arrow of love, which not only reaches its ordained target, but perfumes the air through which it flies. “Eschol-: South of hebron”