Wrath Like Thunder (Revision 3)

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Hi Todd

A chilling read. Rather taunting, too. Interesting how you chose thunder in the title, perhaps symbolic of the voice of God, but I won't ask why. "matching murder for murder", as much as I don't agree, can work as sort of an object lesson likely representing vindication of the innocent. I didn't like the poem at first, but the truth is, it is a very thoughtful honest poem. "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." Romans 12:19. I prefer God's wrath over man's judgement, because I know an omniscient God is the only One who can render a truly fair verdict. It's scary, though. Thank you for the interesting read. I like how it improved with each edit, too. Have a blessed night.   janine

Thanks for the read and reaction, Janine. What I was going for was more playing off of the idea in Genesis 4:10 through the early narrative surrounding the flood. It had little to do with man's judgment and more with the exercise of the wrath you mention. I guess if I were being specific toward my speaker I should have referred to it as a mass execution instead of a murder--as it is a sovereign involved. Since I was playing off of the first murder of Abel though I thought the parallel was more appropriate. Thanks again.

Best,

Todd

Hi Todd, That's interesting because when I first read the poem I thought about Cain & Abel, too, but then I read your commentary and thought you were referring to the violence in the land that directly preceded The Great Flood. Interesting you commented about a sovereign, though God is, indeed, I wouldn't dare measure Him to mere mortal men who might hold the same title. Don't know why I felt the need to share that just now?
Interesting parallel, yes! Thanks Todd, for the read & conversation. Janine