Promises

I Quote by Poet: Time may be relative, but not an earthly friend; appointments and promises must be respected in what remains of human civilization. II Father Joe DeMino brought a word In time, without time - The promises given by God Are huge, beyond boggling the mind No fairy story, or "happily ever after," Can match Jesus' promises (Ephesians 2; John 14-17, Matthew 11) III John the baptizer was a great prophet When beheaded by Herod Jesus mourned. Yet said before he was dead: "Of men born to women, there is none greater than John," - remember John's dad was a famous priest, too! But Jesus promised us more: "But he who is least in The Kingdom will do greater things than John." What promises of gadgets & gold Can compare with Jesus's promises?

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/4/2022 4:33:00 AM

Hello Anil. Hi. This is wonderful. Truly. Promises is such a large word and I will leave it at that (smile). I hope all is well and that you are keeping safe. As always, you guessed it (another smile) Shalom Shalom Shalom coupled with Namaste Namaste Namaste. Love and Blessings always as well.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/28/2022 6:15:00 AM

Your words of faith resonate in wisdom my friend.

Anil Deo
Date: 5/28/2022 7:56:00 AM

Vijaybhai dhanyabadh, many thanks for your ever-ready words of encouragement. shalom, shalom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/27/2022 1:49:00 AM

You know the story of John the Baptist well. Blessings.

Anil Deo
Date: 5/27/2022 2:19:00 AM

Thank you Victor. Blessings to U, always, as U uphold the Cross higher than any flag. Hallelujah

Bill Baker

Date: 5/26/2022 10:19:00 PM

Answer to ? in III ... none. Excellent poem, Anil. Much wisdom and truth for us to enjoy. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Bill

Anil Deo
Date: 5/27/2022 1:27:00 AM

Coach Bill, Jesus sent U to have me keep on keeping on. This field among "townships & 'Clourwds' of Newtown' in S. Africa, is most challenging. A majority prefer the good life at welfare, state, or others' loss. Shalom shalom