I wrote the first half of this poem the other night while we were experiencing a tremendous storm. The rest I wrote the next morning. It is perhaps a somewhat unusual or strange poem but I think I like it just the same.
Lightning flashes!
Thunder roars!
The wind is heavy!
The rain pours!
The waters are rising,
Homes – flooded out.
This is a judgment –
There is no doubt!
Many are dying –
I can hear their cries.
They echo and echo…
Now the sound dies.
All is turmoil
And utter destruction!
This heavy storm
Has a great function:
To pass judgment
For the LORD.
This great tempest
Is HIS sword.
While those all around
Are food for the sharks,
I am sitting here safe
And sound on the ark.
The storm cannot touch me –
Praise be the LORD!
We are spared from the vengeance
Of HIS powerful sword.
“She murdered him!”
“He just lied!”
Sin surrounds us
On every side.
Wickedness is growing
Strong and stout.
Judgment is coming –
There is no doubt!
Many are dying
In their sins.
They care not at all
To make amends.
All will be turmoil
And utter destruction!
A future fire
Will have a great function:
To pass judgment
For the LORD.
The eternal fire,
Will be HIS sword.
While so many around
Will be forever tormented
HIS chosen are rescued –
In HIS will I’m contented.
HIS children are ransomed –
Praise be the LORD!
We are spared from the vengeance
Of HIS powerful sword.
To the KING be all the glory!
Quite strange, and very odd- but it reminds me of Isaiah. Things like that are necessary to give balance to our culture of “grace, love, and a better plan for your life.”
Lovely poem! I also got your email, which I shall reply to soon.
Love
MJ
My dear, beautiful niece Rebekah,
Your poem relays in a creative way your love and concern for the unsaved. Are you praying about how the Lord will use you, one of the blessed chosen children of God, to reach those who are lost in the storm and in the fire for His kingdom? I look forward to seeing how God will guide you with your talents and time to bring about His will. Always be praying about His very specific will for you and as to how you should respond. You might be surprised as to what He has planned for you and your role as His daughter in sharing the gospel of our merciful savior! Yes! To the KING be all the glory! I love you.