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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
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Hello my friends, I'm Cleopas And do I have a story for you! I know it will sound quite fantastic-- But I sware, every word is true! I had a most amazing experience As a friend and I, to Emmas went, On the trek 7 miles from Jerusalem Our walk with conversation was spent. There was so much going on those days And as we talked, another joined us in the way, We were voicing our sad disappointments And he seemed quite intrigued by what we'd say. We really had been disheartened For things were turning out so bad, He asked us what we were talking about What was it that made us so sad? I found his questions astounding And I believe that I told him so, "Are you the only one in Jerusalem"-I said "Of what has happened--doesn't know?" The stranger asked further, "What things?" So to him we sought to explain, There was this Jesus of Nazareth A mighty Prophet who to us Jews came. But our Chief priests and the rulers felt threatened And condemned him to be crucified, We were really hoping He'd come to redeem us As the Messiah, for which we all sighed! Now three days have past since his dying And certian Women, at his tomb arrived, Found not his body, but angelic vision Saying he was not dead, but alive. Who could believe such hysterical women? So Certian brethren did check it out, And yes, the tomb was now empty-- The women were right, that about! But at this point, the stranger took over And the conversation did take quite a turn, As he focused upon Sacred Writtings And our slowness to believe and learn. He spoke to us of the Messiah Of His suffering--(just like our story), Be he furthermore indicated The Messiah would then enter His glory! Of Moses, the Prophets and Holy Scriptures He said of all of such, this is the sum: These passages fortell of the Messiah And of the things he would do when he comes. Engrossed in his wonderous discussion The miles and the time passed away, So we invited Him to come and stay with us But he acted as further, he'd assay. "You can't go, it's getting late", we told him And constrained him to join us at meat, And when we sat down at the table He continued in the dominate seat. He took of the bread, blest and brake it And we Knew then and there we were wrong, For we saw He was the New Risen Savior-- Who instantaneously vanished,and was gone! As my friend and I reflected on our experience How we felt as He shared from the Word! Our hearts seemed to burn within us As those enlightening words were heard! In a flash we both had decided Back to Jerusalem--this we must do! The apostles and others were meeting Where we heard Simon had seen Him too! And so with them we shared our story The same one as what I just said, How He joined us while we we awalking And we knew Him, in the breaking of bread. And I know that few would have believed us Thought us mad, but He then did reappear, And stood in the midst of the gathering And said,"Peace to you, do not fear!" So I will go down here on record I know Jesus is alive, God be praised! For I have seen Him Twice, with mine own eyes-- And I know for a fact--He's been raised!! (NOTE: The scriptural account of this can be found in LUKE 24:13-36) < !signature--> "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- [This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 04-06-2000).] |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
David ..... this is an amazing show of talent ... Excellent writing and subject matter ...... I curtsy to you, my friend ... A brilliant masterpiece, this is ..... Should be published "Shoot for the moon.Even if you miss,you'll land among the stars." _Les Brown_ |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
David; How you amazingly put this scripture to verse and made it so compelling to read! I bet Kimmy would want to post this one. A fentastic job well done! Ellie 02 |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I can repeat what was said above, for lack of something more to say. You really made this come alive. I felt as I walking the road with them. Great work David! |
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erieval Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 56northeasten pa. |
Dear David, You've done it again. You are so blessed by God, in your interpretation of the scripture. Keep up the great work! Love, Erie |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful, David! Well done! Denise |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Amazing how personalizing the events casts a new intregue. Extremely well written. Thank you. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
David - WOW....this is just awesome, you just never cease to amaze me. It is incredible how you brought this to life....Absolutely wonderful.....Bonnie |
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