I Know Him

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The Lord has always been with me throughout my life. HE has guidied me never, never learving me. Now that I am an adult, I can clearly see HIS mercy towards me.

HE sat on the stoop as I pass, this OLD MAN; HIS Eyes are on me. I do not know HIM. HE told me to "GO HOME BEFORE THE RAIN". One drop of rain touches my face before I entered my door. A STORM IS COMING. Morning. The storm has passed. A feeling of warmth surrounds me. Still, I see this OLD MAN sitting on the stoop. HE told me to "GO THE OTHER WAY" to work. I don't know why, but I listened. No one's at work; a fire blazing. I pass the OLD MAN this evening. HIS Eyes are on me, my eyes are on HIM. He smiles, I smile. I look into HIS Eyes; HE looks into my eyes AND AT THIS MOMENT I KNOW WHO HE IS!

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William Darnell Sr

Date: 11/15/2024 4:46:00 AM

I very good testimony and a test of listening. We are often tested by people we think our just people. Astute and aware you were and I admire how just listened without asking for an explanation.(The storm has passed. A feeling of warmth surrounds me. Still, I see this OLD MAN sitting on the stoop. He told me to "GO THE OTHER WAY" to work.) I love these lines, A Great Narrative in this testimony. Warm Regards, William

Catherine J. Broussard
Date: 11/17/2024 3:04:00 PM

Thank you!!! This poem inspired me to write a book entitled “I KNOW HIM”