All Scripture is God Breathed

The Truth

By Josh Watkins

This is the story of a Man, who knew no sin,

A Man who contained a divine life within.

From heaven above He came to earth,

To show man their true value and worth.

This pathetic race had an undesirable fate,

Death’s cold call to them it bate,

Destined to die, all hope seemed lost,

Yet He came to settle the cost.

From His hands came health and from His lips came life,

Abolished did He suffering, disease and strife.

They looked upon Him in either hate or awe,

Sadly, their eyes were blinded,

For this was all they saw.

His message was clear and filled with truth,

Which was portrayed in King David and the servant Ruth.

This people cried out for a Savior,

But their eyes were not seeing,

Their minds were closed and their hearts were not believing.

Yet God said “I send to you My one and only Son.

Hear Him My Beloved, the Chosen One.”

Their Messiah was there, the one whom they wanted,

But from their lips they praised Him not,

Instead, they only jeered and taunted.

They denied the truth and accepted evil and false gods,

Worshipping stones, gold, and even wooden rods.

He performed many miracles before their eyes,

While the scribes and Pharisees plotted His demise.

Then finally dawned that day of dread,

One of His own betrayed Him and to the cross He was led.

Tortured and humiliated like no man had ever been,

Bleeding and dying there He became sin.

This gruesome scene was far from a joke,

His heart so full of love finally broke.

To the grave He went and from Death the keys He took,

The veil between God and man was torn like a page from a book.

What Jesus did on the cross was for the entire world to see,

That the barrier was destroyed, sin’s debt was paid and we were set free.

One Man died for all, all He willed to save,

He was the Final Sacrifice to release the sinner and slave.

Death had its chance, its one and only shot,

It tried to hold Him, yet its efforts were for not.

The Savior conquered Death and rose in glory,

 This is only the beginning of the Messiah’s story.

Today He is among us, He kept His word,

Will you my friend take to heart the things you just heard?

Hear his powerful words and his loving voice,

He is calling you to make the right choice.

Now this is not a tactic to force you to believe,

Look deep down inside, we were made to receive.

I don’t come to condemn; that is not my place,

I just want to share Jesus’ mercy and grace.

These final words I leave with you,

Leave the world behind and follow Him, who is Faithful and True,

Because His open arms are waiting for you.

His story is the greatest story the human race has ever known. Even though I've heard it many times, and wrote about it a few, it just isn't enough to describe the cost, the care, and the love that was poured out for all. 

I titled this piece "The Truth" for a number of reasons. First, because it is exactly that...the TRUTH. Second, they say the truth will set you free. If you argue with people over what's right and what's wrong, you get nowhere. But if you give them the Truth, give them Jesus, He in time will take care of that burr that pricks at that person's heart.

With that, I only ask this of you. If you know the Truth, cling to it. If you've heard of the Truth, find it. And if you have rejected the Truth, leave the lies and turn back to It. It will be the best thing you ever did.