Jesus the Bridge Builder

There's a gap between earth and heaven
so far separates this great divide
what can a man do for a remedy?
not a clue just like Adam go and hide

But God looks down from heaven above
sees His creation in such sinful mess
His perfect righteousness says it won't do
sinfulness corrupts so God can't bless 

Only Jesus God's son could intervene
for He is holy no resemblance of sin
now could He become human as a man
making Himself God and man out to win

Now Jesus took man's ultimate place
where sin is nailed on two pieces of wood
but the saviour put Himself to the tree
took our sin paid it completely by His grace

Jesus built His bridge over sin
so sinners find God's perfect way
to cross over satan's dirty river
salvation comes to those who pray

(Quote:
Only Jesus could build a bridge to heaven with just two pieces of wood)
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Lamoureux Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 7:56 AM
Blessings to you as well.
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September 11, 2019 at 11:50 AM
I see this was POTD. Congrats. I enjoyed reading again and pondering more.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 12:29 PM
Thanks Richard for your congratulations and appreciate you enjoyed reading it again. Trust you're having a blessed day,Gordon
Lamoureux Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 11:49 AM
I like the foot note as well. The thing that separates us from God is Shame. It started in the garden when Adam and Eve were ashamed of being naked and hid themselves from God. To this day we continue to hide ourselves like children playing a cosmic game of hide and seek.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 12:28 PM
Thanks Richard, yes indeed all So very true what you've said about our shame and man doesn't seem to learn the lessons despite all the centuries of rejecting God's remedy. Blessings,Gordon
Mcgee Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 8:17 PM
Congrats on your POTD with this gem.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 3:06 AM
Thanks Jeannie, Glad you thought so!
Proxenos Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 12:48 PM
The division between heaven and earth -where man hides, but not from God who is omnipotent - love this creative line and the whole poem is a very special write absolutely deserved of POTD - congratulations Gordon, great write my friend. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer. Have been scarce lately, sold our home and moving from a home where first my parents lived and then us - 40+ years is not exactly easy to pack up hastily.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 3:27 PM
Thanks again Jennifer, Glad you loved it so much and thought it worthy of the POTD, Have a blessed weekend, Gordon. Hope the move goes to plan and it's not too rushed time scale-wise, are you staying in SA?
Rodrigues Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 8:21 AM
Awesome write and I love the quote at the end! Congrats on POTD!
Mcconnell Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 10:56 AM
Thanks Kim, Glad you found it awesome and loved the quote too. Blessings, Gordon
Allison Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 3:41 AM
Many congrats on your POTD Gordon:-) hugs Jan xx
Mcconnell Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 9:16 AM
thanks Jan, poetry hugs, Gordon
Adams Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 8:32 PM
Came back to congratulate you, so glad to see this beauty find its way to POTD~ Congrats my friend :) hugs Sandy
Mcconnell Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 2:53 AM
Thanks Sandy, Glad you loved it and for your congrats too, Have a blessed day, Gordon
Nicole Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Yes, Jesus took our place. 1 John 4:10 (KJV) God loved All the World, so He sent His Son, Jesus (Who being a Spirit, become a Man) to take on our sins. We could not pay the price, so He paid it for us. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. John 14:6 (KJV) Our Way to Heaven. Matthew 7:21 (KJV) Also, Faith without Works is Dead. James 2:17 (KJV) Your thoughts lift the heart. Congratulations Gordon, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 3:26 PM
Thanks Brandy, Glad you enjoyed it and also for your gospel scriptures. Blessings, Gordon
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 2:20 PM
Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD Gordon! : ) xxoo
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 2:32 PM
Thanks Connie, glad you enjoyed it and for your kind compliments. Blessings,Gordon
Wanter Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 10:27 AM
A wonderful poem for Sunday morning. I especially love the quote at the end. Congratulations to you and to those who chose this poem.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Thanks Sunlite, glad you enjoyed it and it made your Sunday morning. Blessings,Gordon
Goldsmith Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Congratulations on yours POTD. It was Heavenly written.........
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 2:10 PM
Thanks Paula, glad you enjoyed it and your heavenly words, Blessings,Gordon
Warrior Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 7:04 AM
Lovely words said Gordon...lets build more bridges of humanity...and pray for our salvation...Congrats!! on POTD!! my friend...^WW^ :o)
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 2:09 PM
Thanks WW, glad you enjoyed it and for your kind compliments, Blessings,Gordon
Andresen Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 5:15 AM
- A great message in your lovely poem, Gordon - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 2:03 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise, glad you enjoyed it and for your kind wishes. Hugs, Gordon
Riabi Dziri Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 3:44 AM
We need a solid bridge of Faith to walk the road of salvation.. A great soothing message info a wonderful poetry! Congratulations, Gordon, on your well deserved POTD honour! My deepest regards and blessings.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 2:02 PM
Thanks Besma, glad you enjoyed it, appreciate your kind thoughts and words. My kind regards and blessings too, Gordon
Michael Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 3:06 AM
Without a doubt, "salvation comes to those who pray" Congratulations on POTD...All the best Gordon
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 3:09 AM
Thanks Arturo, Glad you enjoyed it, blessings, Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 1:39 AM
You're right Gordon, this world has certainly become a sinful mess, so much evil and hatred. Congratulations on POTD. Greeting's from Weymouth. Tom.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 2:54 AM
Thanks Tom, I didn't realise I had the POTD as was away all day at Pitlochry in Scottish HIghlands fighting through all the heavy rain to get there. Trust all well in Weymouth, I've never been but heard its nice. Blessings, Gordon
Lamoureux Avatar
August 31, 2019 at 6:27 PM
He is a master engineer, after all he constructed us from dust.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 2:52 AM
Thanks Richard, So true indeed, Have a blessed day, Gordon
Adams Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 7:27 PM
this is such a wonderful write my friend... he could build a bridge to heaven with 2 pieces of wood, sometimes it saddens me that he died for our sins yet some people don't seek salvation and the sins of man becomes greater and greater with time... love the thoughts behind your pen...Amen my friend, great write :) hugs
Mcconnell Avatar
August 31, 2019 at 3:29 PM
Thanks Sandra, Glad you were so blessed by this piece and enjoyed it so, hope you have a blessed weekend, Poetry hugs, Gordon PS: why changing the name of Sandra to Sandy back to Sandra ? whatever both are beautiful!
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