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Placed 3rd in the Joanna Daniels 12 Lines of Rhyme contest

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John, the Baptist

An angel told Zechariah, “Fear not,”
and said his aged wife would bear a son.
They were to name him John. He would bring joy
to many. Through him, God’s work would be done.

Filled with the Spirit even in the womb,	
in God’s eyes he would be considered great.
He’d turn the hearts of many back to God
and make paths for the coming Savior straight.
		
John had his own disciples, whom he told
the Son of God, Messiah, would arrive
to save mankind from sin. John’s words were bold.
The world has kept his memory alive.


Luke 3, John 1, and other Bible passages
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Merryman Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 9:15 PM
Janice, you captured the essence of John the Baptist well! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Goldsmith Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/story. I enjoyed reading about this great man again. Have a blessed day.................
Alex Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 1:08 AM
Starting from the angel's announcement, a great description on John the Baptist. Beautiful writing. Congratulations!
Canerdy Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 5:58 AM
Christuraj, thank you so much! Janice
Daniel Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 12:28 AM
Nicely written, Janice, congratulations:)
Canerdy Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Joanna, thank you so much for sponsoring and for my placement! Janice
Legros Kelley Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 1:33 PM
This is a wonderful tribute to John the Baptist, and very well deserving. It was a terrible ending that he faced here in this world, and heart breaking, but imagine his reward in heaven. Goodness, someday we'll meet him, that's quite the thought. I'm so glad you wrote this poem. The sadness of this world affecting their lives, and yet the faith to endure, knowing all the time there is a divine hope at the end of it all. God bless you, I needed this reminder of John. <3
Canerdy Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 4:42 PM
BJ, I am moved by, and appreciative of, your response to the poem. Yes, he--and so many others--have paid the ultimate price for following Jesus! There was an error. I fixed it. Janice
Goldsmith Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 1:17 PM
A wonderful write/ending. A great man. Have a blessed day..........
Canerdy Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 4:41 PM
Thanks so much, Paula. Janice There was an error. I fixed it!
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 12:41 PM
Yes, he was such an inspired man of the lord. Too bad how he got killed after all his good deeds.
Canerdy Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 1:06 PM
Yes, some of the strongest followers of Jesus have paid the ultimate price. THANKS, Andrea. Janice There was an error. I fixed it!
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