A Hand Along the Journey: Poems for the King from One Pilgrim to Another

“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.”  – John 20:31   Wise Solomon wrote eloquently: “The thing that hath been, is that which shall be.”* People today are, as in Bible days, Desperate for help in identical ways. John’s gospel records key miracles that give Courage to trust as our lives we live. There’s something for all, for all have a need He can take every problem, and solve it indeed. This poem is for those who are already saved; Their bridge to heaven is already paved. So start there if you’ve never His gift received; John 14:6 tells what must be believed. After that’s settled, read on then below, There’s truth in these miracles that we ought to know!   John 2:1-11 – Financial Distresses In what should have been a gala affair, Shortage and lack caused worrisome care. But behind the scenes a miracle He’d do; Servants and disciples His glory knew. Then let us seek Him as M...

  “But may the God of all grace, Who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.  To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. ”   I Peter 5:10-11   What a tapestry of beauty Peter’s verses show to me, From the Giver of favor (Yes, this is my Father!). His glory will last, past the eons to shine In contrast to suffering’s small, little time. Suffering’s heavy emotions Can’t shake His dominion; See now then His glory As four verbs tell the story…   Katartizo (Perfect) This word can also mean “restore,” For those who’ve been wounded while serving their Lord. Translated “mending” in Matthew 4, When James and John fixed broken nets on the shore, It reminds me that God is not through with me yet; His children He’ll never set aside to forget.   Sterizo (Establish) It’s used in Luke 9 when Jesus’ face was steadfast; His unflinc...