A Sacrifice

A preacher told me a story.  His words disturbed and saddened me.....
               They placed nails through His hands.
How could they do that to the Son of God?  I don't understand.
               They placed nails through His feet.
Mocked the Messiah as He carried the cross down the street.
               They placed a crown of thorns on His head.
The Christ who cured the sick and raised the dead.
               Unlike Pilate I'm not amused, actually confused.
How could my Saviour be so abused?
               Why would those soldiers cause so much pain?
Towards such a loving, righteous man who did heal the lame.
               I picture Him stumbling along the road with the cross on His back.
Vicious marks over His body, insulted by verbal and physical attacks.
               I imagine the thoughts that ran through His mind.
As the mob threw stones and spit on him from behind.
               The profound disrespect of those people had no idea nor a clue.
What Jesus' purpose was or what He came to do.

On the hill He hung from a tree; Because of faith He "remembered" one of the two thieves.
          As time passed I gaurantee Jesus thought of the love He has for you and me.
His mouth dry, He thirst.
          Moments later my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, gave up the ghost.
Sadly thinking how His body died in such pain and misery,
          Happily, I know He lives eternally!   All this for you and me!!!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 4/20/2011 3:31:00 AM
What a beautiful poem for Easter! Congratulations on this lovely piece being featured this week Jimmy! love,Deb
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Date: 4/19/2011 1:52:00 PM
Hello Jimmy, I read this today and was taken back, it is absolutely beautiful! Your words paint such a picture for us all..... Thank you for this wonderful testament to your faith Lov, Shar
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Date: 4/19/2011 10:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Jimmy. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/19/2011 7:52:00 AM
Congratulations on being featured, Jimmy. This poem deserves recognition.
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Date: 4/19/2011 3:31:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week,Jimmy. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 4/18/2011 1:51:00 PM
JAM, congratulations on this amazing poem being featured this week on Soup. Prayers always with you especially during this holy week! love, your friend, Annalise
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Date: 4/18/2011 12:58:00 PM
Congratuations on your poem being featured this week, Jimmy
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Date: 4/17/2011 8:32:00 PM
A wonderful write! Well deserving being featured this week on the Soup!Congrats!Caroline.
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Date: 2/20/2010 6:44:00 PM
thank you for your comment very good write and a good sermon
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Date: 11/23/2009 1:07:00 PM
Stunning verse to your faith Jimmy >> James
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Date: 9/21/2009 11:34:00 AM
a wonderful poem of truth, the Lord loved us so much he died for us, a powerful message God bless you
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Date: 9/21/2009 8:02:00 AM
Great write that is a testament to your faith. I like the way that you presented the idea. I feel that my sins nailed him to the cross. Keep writing. Sara
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