Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might - 2 Samuel 6:14
The old dog’s once clear eyes,
now filled with his clouded destiny;
his aged body quickening towards
the familiar voice he cannot see,
rippling with quiet joy
that Love has called him,
once again;
his head nodding heavily
with reciprocated desire.
What joy should fill
God’s waiting heart,
if from such trusting pets,
we humans could learn
not to ponder our worthiness
to be loved,
but chose instead the uninhibited,
slobbering joy of a lesser creature
anticipating the affection
of his Master.