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Footprints on the Sea

There is a need for footprints on the sea.
The sea, prepared for shalom break, not yet.
Sodden, the boat's high walls extend. The lee,
The Life’s on way, two feet, the time is set.
Jesus, the Creator, did water splash,
as deep, you walked, toward the disciples’ tears?
Pelted by raindrop score, the storm cloud’s lash.
You arrived, just in time, to still their fears.
In rocking boat, one other day, You slept.
The calm and peace, the grace of Christ, bestowed.
Inner and outer strength - with crowd You wept,
Between life and resurrection, line towed.
Authority of God - imparts His will.
Christ speaks to waves and storms, and us, “Be Still.”

Immediately he (Jesus) made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side…Meanwhile the boat was already some distance from land, battered by the waves…Jesus came toward them walking on the sea…When they (Jesus and Peter) got into the boat the wind ceased…(They) worshipped him and said, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
—Matthew 14:22, 24, 25, 32

Suddenly a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves—but Jesus kept sleeping…”Lord, save us! We’re going to die!”…He (Jesus) got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm
—Matthew 8:24, 25, 26

When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days…Jesus wept…(Jesus spoke to Father God) After he said this he shouted with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out (they unwrapped him)
—John:17, 35, 43

Jesus told him (Thomas), “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.
—John 14:6-7

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Regina Elliott

Date: 7/31/2024 3:32:00 PM

Just beautiful Christian poem, Kim. A resounding FAV. Many of the good Lord's blessings to you and your family. :))))

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/31/2024 3:58:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gina! xx

Valsa George

Date: 7/17/2024 11:42:00 PM

"You arrived, just in time, to still their fears." When there is a storm and our boat is about to capsize, Jesus will intervene and will calm the storm as he has dine to his disciples. Even if he is asleep when a storm rages, we need to call him loud. He will surely wake up from sleep and do the needful. A beautiful poem referring to two incidents in the Bible which I like so much. Love this poem, dear Kim. .

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/18/2024 6:28:00 AM

2 on the sea and the raising of Lazarus, though the last was subtle. Thank you so much! ((hugs))

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/17/2024 10:43:00 AM

Why do you think Jesus wept when He knew He was going to raise Lazarus? I have thought about that many times. Thanks for sharing this spiritually based work with us. I enjoyed reading it. Your visit to my page was delightful. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/17/2024 12:32:00 PM

I think he felt a normal man’s feelings as he was human and divine. Perhaps we are like that when we rewatch a movie, knowing everything will be okay, but still cry. Thank you and likewise delighted, sweet lady! :)