What a precious gift you are

What a Precious Gift You Are

What a precious gift you are

To the crowd who swarmed around you

What a precious gift you gave

To the one right in front of you

The blind see

The rapturous joy of restored illumination

What a precious gift you gave

The deaf hear

Your loving voice their first sounds

What a precious gift you gave

The lame walk

And run and jump, free from restriction and pain

What a precious gift you gave

The lepers cured

Embraced, enfolded, included

No more abandonment and rejection

What a precious gift you gave

The dead given back alive

Extended life, extended loving time

What a precious gift you gave

You, yourself, the good news to the poor

What a precious gift you are

Blessed of those who cling to you

Your heart of love pouring forth

Enveloping, invigorating, restoring

What a precious gift you are, to the one standing right in front of you

Meditation on Matthew 11:4-6, Jesus’ words to John the Baptist whilst in prison