LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

The Lamb to the slaughter* submitted freely to sovereign will fulfilling heavenly role to die in my stead – with priceless holy sacrifice and precious blood to pay for my ransom, as a sinner condemned for everlasting fury toward divine quickening so I can rejoice in the Saviour’s eternal redemption… Such Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world now constantly upholds my very being along my becoming, guarding me from sin-slaughter enabling me to delight in His assured forever… That Lamb is my Shepherd** Who leads my steps to walk on paths of righteousness with love directing my heart toward trusting His promises, glowing with hope, smiting doubt… The resurrected Lamb with His grace anchors me by the Almighty’s truth and mercy letting my faith bloom toward kindness’ fruition propelled for reaching-out, vanquishing selfish blight… Yes, the Lamb of God midst His love secures me throughout the end and beyond sanctified from guilt, assured triumphantly with His pardon so I can share granted blessings… Indeed, I worship the Lamb Who is my Lord for enriching me midst contentment to keep on sharing the Gospel, while writing poems propelled by His power, conquering my debility… While praying to the Lamb for compassion-optimization here am I humbled, serenely blissful fervently desiring to do best against flaws acknowledging that my all is nothing without the LAMB OF GOD***. *Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. **Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. ***John 1:36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! February 2, 2025 3rd place, "This or That, Vol 30" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 2/9/2025 10th place, "FEB 2025 POSTED" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 2/8/2025