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How can we really KNOW Christ? It takes faith to really know Him for Who and What He really is.  The Bible says:  "SO FAITH COMETH BY HEARING AND HEARING BY THE WORD OF GOD."  Romans 10:17 Know what that means? It means "Yet faith comes by LISTENING to the Word of God."  You can hear something and still not understand it because you didn't listen.To understand something and have it mean anything to you you have to LISTEN. You have to WANT TO KNOW.  You can read your Bible every day but if you're not trying to learn anything from the text you might as well be reading Grimms Fairy Tales. For centuries God has reached out His hands to us but many keep arguing and refusing to hear. They fear losing "control" of their lives. They want to be the master of their own soul, captain their own vessel. Well now that's just fine unless you're on a collision course with a hidden reef or something. The way I see it I'm going to sink my ship left to my own devices anyway so I might as well let The One who knows what He's doing handle things.

What Manner of Man Is This

What manner of man is this, they asked,
Whom even the winds obey?
He speaks and calms the angry seas,
Yet He's humbler far than they.

To hear Him speak come thousands,
This man so meek and mild,
And yet throughout His busy life,
He still had time for a child.

They come to Him from miles around,
The sick, the lame, the blind,
And in one day He makes them whole,
Not even a scar could they find.

You've lived and supped with Me, He said,
Together we have slept;
And lo in spite of all I've done,
You don't know Me yet.
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April 18, 2022 at 8:46 AM
This is a moving write dear Judy, you have the ability to put across to the reader the essence of Christ, what he has done for us, how mighty yet humble he is. Keep on writing my dear friend. I love your relationship with Christ. Love and hugs Jennifer.
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April 14, 2022 at 8:29 PM
This is beautifully composed, Judy. Poignant penning. Happy Easter to you, Gershon
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May 3, 2022 at 3:48 AM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
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April 10, 2022 at 5:51 AM
How can we really KNOW Christ? The answer is: By imitating HIM! In the degree, we are able to imitate HIM we are CHRISTIANS! A faith-inspiring poem, my dearest, Judy! Happy Palm Sunday!
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April 10, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Thank you so much Demetrios. God Bless and Happy Palm Sunday back to you and yours. JB
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April 9, 2022 at 10:33 PM
So many i'm sure, Judy, would love a second chance. lovely poetry.
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April 10, 2022 at 12:04 AM
Thank you so much Harry. God Bless, JB
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April 9, 2022 at 8:02 PM
WOW!!! Such a great piece of writing. The conclusion was fantastic and very genuine. Have a wonderful weekend!
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April 9, 2022 at 11:58 PM
Thank you so much Lasaad. God Bless, JB
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April 9, 2022 at 6:08 PM
A magnifique manifesto of your shining belief in Christ....Judy Panagiota
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April 9, 2022 at 6:47 PM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
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April 9, 2022 at 12:54 PM
Great pen Judy, really well penned. Trust all's well, blessings always, Gordon
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April 9, 2022 at 6:32 PM
Thank you so much Gordon. God Bless, JB Soup Mail
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April 9, 2022 at 10:16 AM
WOW!!! What a write. The ending was great and so true. Have a blessed spring day/weekend.................
Ball Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 10:17 AM
Thank you so much Paula. Happy Easter to you and yours. God Bless, JB
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