Jesus the Great Riser

A lot of us are not great risers
many a morning we hate that alarm
wish we could throw it out the window
but there was one with a mighty arm

Think on Jesus living 2000 years ago
imagine you're a disciple following Him there
then He was crucified dead on a cross
you are distraught thinking it's not fair

Then three days later news got through
the tomb was open but Jesus was gone
you couldn't take it in He had risen
Peter and John had been there at dawn

Amazing this! the Messiah came to life
yes it was true Jesus defeated death
showing His deity as the great riser
as God's son, truth He always saith

(As I was thinking on our great redeemer and the phrase ' He is not here, he has risen', I have written this putting ourselves as a disciple of Jesus in these dramatic days.)
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Watt Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 1:10 AM
Gordon, He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! Thank you for this lovely reminder - it helps the mind to focus on the Savior. Blessings, John
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 6:34 AM
John, thanks for your encouraging words indeed amen and amen! Blessings be yours this day, Gordon
Adams Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 10:15 PM
love this wonderful write Gordon...I have always gotten teary eyed seeing him portrayed in movies on the cross...even in a church looking at the large crosses draw tears to my eyes...if we ever needed a miracle in our day and age, it's now... I pray with my rosary nightly, kiss Jesus on the cross and fall asleep with my rosary in my hands... stay safe my friend... hugs and blessings :)
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March 28, 2020 at 6:33 AM
So pleased you loved it so much Sandy, thankfully we can come to Jesus as we are in prayer praying through him to our father in heaven knowing he hears us as nothing to him we can bring but cling to the cross in faith alone. Stay safe my dear friend, Blessings and hugs, Gordon
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