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The Humble Will Be Lifted Up

The five steps that lead to salvation are a process, not an event.
Repentance--constant changing–never ends.
The carnal body must resist the devil every day,
sometimes appearing as the best of friends.
Jesus showed us by example that we can resist temptation
as we learn to be like him in word and deed.
Abundant crops are promised if we plow and plant and harvest.
He furnishes the water and the seed.
As we follow in his footsteps, we see his great compassion,
relieving pain and suffering and woe.
His spirit of submission seems foreign to our nature,
yet his sympathy is humbling to behold
As we emulate the Savior, we can learn how to detect
when someone near is hurting deep inside.
To demonstrate compassion goes far beyond a feeling.
The need for TLC can’t be denied.
He plainly showed that love is active, does whatever work
is necessary for a friend or foe.
Like the humble child, so innocent of hidden, dark agendas,
render random acts of kindness here below.
Jesus owned no earthly home or wealth, yet gave and gave and gave
of the things most needed by a world in pain.
We have wealth and time and talents which we should gladly share,
take weary travelers on the glory train.

From a lesson by Hal Crass

Cora Gail Trent
www.cgtrent.com
cgtrent@att.net