Obed-Edom

“I Chose You, Obed Edom”, photo courtesy of Jack Baumgartner

Obed-Edom

Obed-Edom’s house

Was none but God’s

His dwelling – where God was

Blessings flowed from the threshold

From the time he was young until he was old

The Lord remained,

His family sustained

The Ark of God

Within their hearth

As the evenings closed

The glow of cherubim,

Reflecting in fire’s light,

Brought hopeful joy

At the end of night

The Spirit filled and God did meet

Turning every chair into a mercy seat

© September 29, 2014, Robbie Pruitt

“The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and his entire household.” –2 Samuel 6:11

For a soundtrack to this poem and a visual, please visit: http://theschoolofthetransferofenergy.com/2014/09/29/go-on-obed-edom/