
Has this world been so kind to you that you should leave with regret? There are better things ahead than any we leave behind. C. S. Lewis
This morning I have written two poems. I pray this one causes you to consider the Better Country referred to in The Book of Hebrews.
A reflection on Hebrews 11-13…
There is a better country
of this I have no doubt-
created by a King unseen
whom in humility
did not shout
a slanderous word toward anyone
but only truth
came from his mouth-
against lies, pride, lust and greed
He did speak out.
Born He was to
live and die,
into tumultuous world,
that He himself created,
before chaos was unfurled.
All humanity teeters on
the brink of depravity,
between two worlds at war,
invisible,
defying reality.
One goal, to deceive Earth’s own
in what they do believe,
the country they behold
is the only one conceived.
Scripture declares a place
I cannot see, nor from which I can hide-
but within its presence
I assuredly can abide.
All of time does stand still
at the command of One voice
and all will fall silent
with one defining choice-
to enter in the better place,
no mind can comprehend
but for which our peace in time
does utterly depend.
I look to this better place
with quiet longing and sober face,
praying as we tarry here
to gather others without fear
and share the love
that brings us home
from where our hearts
too often roam,
The place of rest for which we yearn
beyond the stones, we will return.
Thank you for reading, commenting and sharing!
Yes, a good reminder that we are citizens of a better country…may His kingdom come!
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Beautiful poem Dawn!
Cathie
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Thank you, Cathie. 😉
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