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VAS
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2001-11-16 05:33 PM


dedicated to all who pray for the salvation of another.

In a Mirror Dimly

in a mirror dimly
one day face to face
come the blessings of the Lord
as we run this race

yet, sometimes not an inkling
is given to our eyes
blessings of the Lord
may come in great disguise

much as the two were walking,
with Jesus by their sides,
they did not recognize Him
though He could feel their sighs

then when it was time
He melted the scales that hid the view
He broke the bread and raised the cup
then disappeared on cue

amazed, in deep awe,
they gazed across the floor
deeply into their eyes
His presence was no more

yet fully, ever fully
was each of them aware
the Son of God, the Christ Himself,
had without a doubt been there

©November 16, 2001

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2001 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
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Member Patricius
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098
Idaho, USA
1 posted 2001-11-16 06:41 PM


I'm sure there are many times Jesus has walked with us and we never knew! Wonderful poem.

Betty Lou Hebert

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA
2 posted 2001-11-16 08:20 PM


Very well put.  Althought familiar with that biblical account, I never really related it to my not recognizing Him as He walks with me.  You've helped remove some scales from my eyes.  
Thank you,
  Rae

Wanda
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since 2001-10-23
Posts 461

3 posted 2001-11-16 09:14 PM


Virginia; What a wonderful poem.  I am sure there are many blessings the Lord bestows that we are too blind to see.  Yet, He remains faithful, He cannot be any other way, because He is unchangable.  I am so grateful for the day He removed the spiritual scales from my eyes, and I saw my need.  Thank you for writing and posting this..It certainly is a reminder of that day, and also a reminder of the need to pray God will remove the scales from those who are still spiritually blinded.  Wanda
Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California
4 posted 2001-11-17 12:24 PM


VAS,

Gosh, I love this scripture....  GOD does have a sense of humor does He not to change His form (Mark 16:12) and to act like a complete stranger as He urged the two to expounded on His own death and resurrection? (Luke 24:13-32)  Yes, we can never be quite sure in what form GOD might dwell among us....

-Bob

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