Urantia Poet Paul Anderson | Simons Poetry in Motion | New Day Rising
Urantia Poet Paul Anderson | Simons Poetry in Motion | New Day Rising
194:4.7 Unmistakably, a new fellowship was arising in the world. “The multitude who believed continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” They called each other brother and sister; they greeted one another with a holy kiss; they ministered to the poor. It was a fellowship of living as well as of worship. They were not communal by decree but by the desire to share their goods with their fellow believers. They confidently expected that Jesus would return to complete the establishment of the Father’s kingdom during their generation. This spontaneous sharing of earthly possessions was not a direct feature of Jesus’ teaching; it came about because these men and women so sincerely and so confidently believed that he was to return any day to finish his work and to consummate the kingdom. But the final results of this well-meant experiment in thoughtless brotherly love were disastrous and sorrow-breeding. Thousands of earnest believers sold their property and disposed of all their capital goods and other productive assets. With the passing of time, the dwindling resources of Christian “equal-sharing” came to an end – but the world did not. Very soon the believers at Antioch were taking up a collection to keep their fellow believers at Jerusalem from starving.
New Day Rising
A brand-new day, with much surprise.
We must look to find our Guide.
Cooler out, throughout the day,
But, still the Spring is on the way.
In a week the 80s rise,
But for today, there’s freeze surprise.
Spring is kind of put on hold.
The North wind blows, and it is cold.
Faith that God is who’s in charge.
It is His world, His plans are large.
Social change is on the way.
Love will change the light of day.
We all must make some new decisions.
We all must face things, that’s our mission.
In order for this world to change,
Love must come and rearrange.
This world must rearrange its focus.
Love must be its center locus.
Money must go down in flames.
Love is what we must exchange.
It will take us time to learn.
Always, knowledge must be earned.
We’re being forced to see the Truth.
God is working with our youth.
Thank You, Mother/Father/Son.
Your plan of Love is what’s begun.
We must face the way of Truth.
Love’s the answer to our youth.
Paul Anderson
Urantia Poet
