Of Minor Prophets...

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Dec 2, 2008 Authored by Todd Niebling

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One of my favorite musicians is David Bazan who is the former driving force behind the band Pedro The Lion.  He's a Pastor's Kid from Seattle and has gained some fame in the indie rock scene over the last decade or so.  I've seen him live a couple times and his music is very powerful.  He's been often criticized in the Christian community for his use of foul language and harsh illustrations, but nonetheless, his music still is still powerful because depicts the ups and downs of one's faith.  I understand that his music isn't for everyone, but lately I've really been digging on one of his old songs "Of Minor Prophets and Their Prostitute Wives".  It's a powerful song that reflects the relationship of both Hosea and Gomer, and Christ and His church.  Here's the lyrics:

all the time you were burning my letters
you were only acting the part
you think without me you'll get on much better
but you dont even know your own heart
come home, darling
come home quickly
come home, darling
all is forgiven, so come home quickly

i treated you as if you were a princess
you treated me like a cop
i gave you boundaries to save you from certain death
dangling from the end of the rope

come home, darling
come home quickly
come home, darling
all is forgiven, so come home quickly

but your still playing for a love you'll never find
outside of these arms of mine

the whole town is one step behind you
with the hang man on call
they've got the judge and you're convicted without a plea
darling, they will listen to me
darling, they will listen to me
darling, they will listen to me

As we dive into the work of different prophets this Advent season, I thought that this would help us see that the prophets were called to radical lives of love, service, courage, and honesty...lives that speak to universal truths of the Christian life.  And the result of their courageous and honest work, we can further understand God's mercy to us.  I look forward to this adventure during Advent as we all get ready for Christmas.