Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Meeting Jesus Face to Face
Meeting Jesus Face to Face
Vulnerable moments of our lives may be so full of grace
that we're changed for all eternity, meeting Jesus face-to-face.
Jacob wanted to be blessed by God, and lied to get his way.
He was on the run from Esau on that fateful day
when he wrestled with the angel. A new attitude was born,
the thought of serving others while dealing with his thorn.
Jonah was trying to hide from God when swallowed by the fish.
Preaching to save the heathens was not his fondest wish.
Paul was on his way to kill Christians when he met Jesus on the road.
His life completely turned around after this episode.
Job lost everything earthly, yet his faith was strengthened in sorrow.
Hagar, cast out by Sarah, met an angel on the morrow.
Joseph's brothers treated him badly, his talents misunderstood,
but God, with his infinite wisdom, used his sufferings for their good.
Moses, running for his life, discovered the burning bush,
a meeting with God that turned him around with a decided swoosh.
Samson lost his freedom, strength and sight when falling to temptation,
but found God's grace sufficient to bring down an unholy nation.
Elijah, fleeing from Jezebel, was discouraged and wished to die,
but was gently touched by an angel, sent from the Lord on high.
God's voice speaks in the gentle breeze, "I want you just as you are."
His powerful providence fills all need, serves as our great lodestar.
Alone and frightened and hopeless? This is the perfect time
to experience the love of God and his wondrous grace sublime.
(From a sermon by Roger Holm)
Cora Gail Trent
www.cgtrent.com
cgtrent@att.net
Vulnerable moments of our lives may be so full of grace
that we're changed for all eternity, meeting Jesus face-to-face.
Jacob wanted to be blessed by God, and lied to get his way.
He was on the run from Esau on that fateful day
when he wrestled with the angel. A new attitude was born,
the thought of serving others while dealing with his thorn.
Jonah was trying to hide from God when swallowed by the fish.
Preaching to save the heathens was not his fondest wish.
Paul was on his way to kill Christians when he met Jesus on the road.
His life completely turned around after this episode.
Job lost everything earthly, yet his faith was strengthened in sorrow.
Hagar, cast out by Sarah, met an angel on the morrow.
Joseph's brothers treated him badly, his talents misunderstood,
but God, with his infinite wisdom, used his sufferings for their good.
Moses, running for his life, discovered the burning bush,
a meeting with God that turned him around with a decided swoosh.
Samson lost his freedom, strength and sight when falling to temptation,
but found God's grace sufficient to bring down an unholy nation.
Elijah, fleeing from Jezebel, was discouraged and wished to die,
but was gently touched by an angel, sent from the Lord on high.
God's voice speaks in the gentle breeze, "I want you just as you are."
His powerful providence fills all need, serves as our great lodestar.
Alone and frightened and hopeless? This is the perfect time
to experience the love of God and his wondrous grace sublime.
(From a sermon by Roger Holm)
Cora Gail Trent
www.cgtrent.com
cgtrent@att.net
