(C) Glen B Powell 2005

This is a reflection on Joseph’s experience as step-dad to Jesus. We are all Imago Dei – made in the image of God.

Imago Dei – Video

Image of God – Lyrics

Just another single mum

From a public housing

place some call a

slum

Who couldn’t even name

The father of her son

Joe was only passing by

He caught the twinkle in her eye

Where angels feared to fly

He rushed in at the run

For we are all Imago Dei x2

 

n palaces of rock and iron

Nervous kings wake to a sign

That denies their claim divine

Playing god is not a game

Beneath angel stars so quiet

The darkest hour of a silent holy night

In the blood and shame and shite

The girl bleeds forth a babe

For we are all Imago Dei x2

 

So Joe, did you ever ask the sky

Why he had to be so unlike you

Couldn’t he have had your eyes?

Couldn’t he have had your smile?

So did you try to leave your mark?

Did you hit that bit too hard?

Did you break his childhood heart?

He’s still in you, but you’re not in him

You know He gets in under your skin

For we are all Imago Dei x2

 

Now Joe, do you think he’s always known?

His every extra mile

had one more to go

Turn the cheek and take the blow

Rejected just like Cain.

Could those angels all have lied?

Miracle child and virgin bride

Offered on the altar of your pride

In the fire of your pain

 

For we are all Imago Dei x2

 

 

© Glen Powell, 2005