So they took a vote and Barsabbas lost.
Great was his sadness and great the cost,
for when Barsabbas walked down the street
the people he knew and used to greet
turned away when they saw him coming near;
even though Barsabbas made it clear
that he and God were still good friends,
that losing wasn’t the tragic end
of his life of service and faithfulness.
He bore no sense of uselessness;
he still had much to do and give.
He still had wonderful reasons to live.
Matthias was humbled by his heavenly choice.
He had never been a persuasive voice,
never took on a leadership role,
never desired to be in control.
But he took the call with a genuine heart
and everyone sensed from the very start
that Matthias would be a strong witness, indeed,
and in time would step up to coach and to lead
others to find their gifts and the ways
to serve Christ’s Kingdom with joy and praise.
Barsabbas, Matthias, we all have our ways
to offer ourselves in service and praise.
Sonoran Desert Writer 