Mark 6:20 “…When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him.”*

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Go ahead, speak in unlikely places

share as the chance comes along

even if hearts appear calloused—

cold as stone.

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Despite status, title or position

all have the same God-shaped soul

 when a heart is softened and ready—

only God knows.

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poem and photo by Patty Perkins

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Something must have quickened in Herod’s heart as he heard John speak because John’s words puzzled him. The story comes to a tragic end and Herod orders John beheaded (see Mark 6). I can’t help but wonder if Herod had paid attention to his puzzled heart and pursued answers…if the outcome could have been different. He was closer to believing than outward appearance showed.

*The One Year Bible, February 22, NIV, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.

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