“I Had Not Seen” (John 12:20-26)

I had not seen –Jacques’ view sublime,
Had cut me off, I’d crossed the line;
Had taken life on Kingdom-layer
As if I lived on holy air.

I’d not, of course, new dying round
Appeared for me – their prayer profound
Not in its application, words,
But by their presence – message heard.

“Stu, body-life on Kingdom-layer
Cannot take place when you are there,
Because you think you’re now above
Those gentle folks who showed you love.

“It is discrepancy I showed
You in this incident, head bowed –
The reason folks reject your hand –
They can’t embrace, you under-stand.

“For walking by, beside, or with,
Takes humbleness –
I do insist that you in Me, is great, indeed,
But you are one with greatest need.”

Lord that is not a comfy word –
I pray you help me now it’s heard
To let things go; let them hold sway,
That body-life might start today.

Thanks Lord for this.

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