The Great Interchange

Jesus Christ incarnate became a man
lived on this earth thirty and three years
showed to all who and what is God
faced man's opposition and all his smears

This Jesus the God-man took on our flesh
faced temptations just like us but overcame
showed life in all it's fullness by far
in that as well taking all our blame

Going to the cross as our substitute
paid for all our sins on His body on the tree
this was salvations price He paid to His father
so that His ransomed could go free

The great interchange Jesus came to do
taking our righteousness this for His very own
placing His pure garments upon us HIs elect
such merciful grace for our sins He did atone

Having Christ's spirit now within us
we can show Him to all who are lost
being of His character in words and deeds
showing to all redemptions great cost

Quote:  “It is only because he became like us that we can become like him.” ? Dietrich Bonhoeffer. (1906- 1945) Christian Pastor.

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Date: 3/4/2019 11:53:00 AM
I really love your poem Gordon, and with Easter around the corner His Crucifixion for all salvation becomes a reality which unfortunately many of us only think of at Easter instead of every day of our lives - i love the quote you chose also Gordon - let us all feel humbled and blessed in Christ's name. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/4/2019 12:07:00 PM
Thanks, Jennifer, Glad you loved it and yes won't be long to Easter! Have a really blessed day, Blessings always, Gordon
Date: 2/23/2019 8:14:00 PM
A beautiful testament to your faith Gordon! Well penned amigo
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/23/2019 9:35:00 PM
Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it and found it beautiful. Have a blessed day,Gordon
Date: 2/23/2019 9:25:00 AM
Well written Gordon! :)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/23/2019 12:01:00 PM
Thanks Heidi!
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