He Stooped

He stooped and wrote upon the ground,
and paused, then said, "If there be found,
among you one who has no sin,
then let the first be cast by him."

Read the story** and you will find,                  **  (John 8: 2-11)
The elder left the younger behind,
Who also followed them that day,
For all of them had gone astray.

The Lord then said to the one remaining,
"Where are thine accusers, who have no staining",
"There are none, Lord", she then replied,
For all of them had something to hide.

"Neither do I condemn you", He said,
Who is our true and living Bread,
"So, go thy way and sin no more",
From that time on she did adore,
and serve Him as her Lord and Master,
Who rescued her from such disaster.

So what does that mean for us today?
"All we, like sheep, have gone astray",
So we must labor not to judge,
Or yield to temptation to hold a grudge,
For then we shall be truly free,
And live with Christ everlastingly.

(copyright 10/30/15)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Gifford Avatar
May 24, 2015 at 7:53 PM
A poem that honors God and spreads the word. Well written, Arlene
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May 25, 2015 at 6:11 PM
Thank you very much, Darlene, for your encouraging comment!
Christian Avatar
May 24, 2015 at 10:06 AM
beautiful, yes he sets us all free.
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May 24, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Thanks a lot, Diane, for your encouragement, and I agree with what you said about Him setting us all free. We all need Him so.
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May 23, 2015 at 7:35 PM
Very inspiring write on the Savior's remedy for sin and accusations. You wrote it in a fitting story manner and the truth it conveys is still as awesome as when I first read it as a child. Thank you for this lovely poem. ~~~~Cynthia
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May 23, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Thank you so much, Cynthia for your wonderful comment and your genuine encouragement. It meant a lot to me. Arlene
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