Redemption

In the beginning was the Word. 
Was it necessary? Was it important? Was it redemption?
In Him was life, which was the light of all humanity. 
He dwelt amongst us though we knew Him not. 
Should we have known Him?  She knew.  Did we?

Like many others, she pondered on the meaning of it all.
Was it worth it?  To go through all that pain? She did not know. 
She had faith that all was in His plan.

So, He grew up and knew.
His pain would start in an olive garden
In the middle of an evil night where a traitor lurked,
Where locusts sang their defiant song.
And comely birds fled to their nests,
For they were afraid and could not bear
To see Him shed His royal blood.

He cried and felt atrocious pain with blood all shed.
He cried: “It is consummated.” A lance pierced His side. 
It was necessary. It was important. It was redemption.
Now she knew why. Now I know it, too.

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Date: 11/5/2024 7:02:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your redemption thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Victor Buhagiar
Date: 11/6/2024 12:45:00 AM
Thank you for commenting on my poem. I write on various subjects, including love, nature, and occasionally spiritual matters. However, I try to avoid writing about illicit relations. I am well-versed in the gospel from beginning to end. I know very well what Jesus spoke to Nicodemus. It is a pity poets here disregard God and don't comment on your poems.
Date: 9/26/2024 1:16:00 PM
Oh what a Savior! Glory!
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Date: 9/24/2024 5:36:00 AM
This piece is deeply evocative, capturing the profound agony and significance of a redemptive moment. The raw emotion of the pain and sacrifice is palpable, leading to a powerful revelation— It speaks to the universal struggle of understanding suffering and its transformative purpose. Beautifully done dear Victor..Hugs
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Date: 9/23/2024 8:49:00 PM
Victor, your wonderful poem speaks to the heart, of God's great love and grace. I love this well written and touching work. Best wishes.
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Date: 9/23/2024 8:31:00 PM
Hi Victor, Mother Mary bore so much of pain silently for the Word to be fulfilled. She brought up God's son as God the father wanted it to be. Jesus, enduring great agony in the garden of Gethsemane, finally died on the cross, shedding even the last drop of blood for redeeming mankind. A beautiful poem of lofty dimensions,
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Date: 9/23/2024 1:11:00 PM
Mary knew because she was visited by an angel. She knew before He was born that He was God's son. Thanks for sharing this faith-based work. Sometimes I don't act like I know but I do know He is the way, the only way, and without Him I am nothing. Sara K
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Date: 9/23/2024 10:58:00 AM
Beautiful poem that explores the themes of faith, redemption, and the profound struggle to understand divine purpose in the face of suffering. Great Job, enjoyed
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Date: 9/23/2024 6:50:00 AM
Supernatural spirit, resides in blood. When Christ's (our Brother, Son of God) blood flowed, His dwelling-within-us, permanent presence, saturated all of humanity. Becoming consciously one with Father's evolving, ever greater Plan. Making us tingly aware of Divine Relationship (Father/Son relationship). Well said, Victor.
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Date: 9/23/2024 6:06:00 AM
Dear Victor, a wonderful devotion this morning to constantly recognize our Lord and the sacrifices that he has made for us. Loved reading your well inked words this morning. Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 9/23/2024 5:22:00 AM
upsetting poem, powerful message, enjoyed reading still last verses yann
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Date: 9/23/2024 3:26:00 AM
We should never forget that he sacrificed himself for us that we may be saved. Tom
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