His Last Days

Following our precious Savior
on his journey to the cross.
We don’t know where we are going 
or the over whelming loss.

We are shouting “Halleluiah”
as we hold palm branches high,
unaware our blessed Savior 
knows He’s going forth to die.

At betrayal in the garden
He still heals the soldier’s ear
and before it even happens 
He’s forgiven Peter’s fear.

On the Cross, he asks forgiveness
for all those who caused his death.
Forgiving of wicked sinners
was Lord Jesus to his death.

By: Joyce Johnson 4/6/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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April 6, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Forgiveness is one of the most important things we learn from Jesus, Joyce. Peter's betrayal was forgiven and undoubtedly Judas was forgiven as well. Your images of Palm Sunday are in stark contrast to the images of Good Friday. But He did know he was going to die. Excellent poem about the upcoming holiday, Joyce. Love and blessings, Carolyn
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April 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Devotional penned with a new perspective on faith, Joyce
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