I Saw Jesus
Yes, I saw Jesus today, He was walking close beside someone,
And their clothes looked tatty, their hair dishevelled — the kind that some shun.
He was smiling and chatting, and offering them a helping hand,
Taking an interest in them — while for others — His eyes still scanned.
Yes, I saw my Saviour today, and He was comforting someone,
Someone who had tears in their eyes, tears that had far from just begun.
He had His loving arm around them, and had tears in His eyes too,
And I’m sure that I heard Him say, “I understand, I’ve been hurt too.”
Yes, I saw Jesus today, He was carrying a bag or two,
And they were laden down with food, some other necessities too.
He approached a run-down house — was clutching His wallet as well,
And I saw Him empty His wallet before He rang the door bell.
Yes, I saw my Saviour today, a wounded sparrow in His hand,
For it was holding up a wing — damaged as it had tried to land.
There was a sadness on His face as He held it delicately,
And then I saw Him take that bird home, tending it most lovingly.
Yes, I saw Jesus today, in a smile that kindly came my way,
In words of encouragement that some sensitive soul sought to say.
And in a gentle touch, a warm embrace, and in a little gift,
All of which acted like healing balm, saw my sagging spirits lift.
Yes, I saw my Saviour today, dicing with death and a big bus,
That being, attempting to save someone — such, reminding me of us,
For I thought of how we oft wander from the straight and narrow way,
And how Christ tries to save us from those forces that us seek to slay.
Yes, I saw Jesus today, He was helping, caring, saving too,
Working via humanity — for such, My Lord has chosen to do.
For that way, we become just like Him — a reflection — Christ on view,
Therefore, was it Jesus that I saw lovingly working through you?
By Lance Landall
God's Garden
In God’s heavenly garden there are many lovely things,
All warmed by rays of Son-shine, and moistened by crystal springs.
Each one’s lovingly tendered, each has a heavenly hue,
And each one has been planted with us in mind, and in view.
Love’s growing in profusion, its presence is everywhere,
There’re lots of lovely smiles, and there’s even laughter there.
There’s also joy and gladness, and encouragement’s there too,
Along with “I forgive you” plants, “I love you” plants, and, “Love you too.”
Have a look and you will see happiness and cheerfulness,
Empathy and sympathy, gentleness and peacefulness.
There’s kindness and humbleness, reconciliation too,
Along with “I’m sorry” plants, “Please forgive me” plants, and, “Thank you.”
There’s row after row of praise, there’s wisdom and discernment,
Plots of generosity, acceptance and contentment.
There’s discipline and patience, honesty and selflessness,
There’s perseverance too, longsuffering and faithfulness.
Yes, God’s garden has lots of plants, all necessary too,
And helping yourself to them is what you’re allowed to do.
His plants never cease to grow, and they do so all year round,
So, anytime you want some, need some, that’s where they are found.
By Lance Landall
Reason To Rejoice
Tell me, what have you done for Jesus today, willingly,
Given what He did for you, and does for you, lovingly?
Yes, He not only died for you, but intercedes for you,
Thus, surely there’s something you can do that’ll say, “Thank you.”
Not to gain favour, but to show your appreciation,
And an awareness that He is the God of creation.
Yes, the One who created you, sustains you, really cares,
And who wants to take you back home with Him when He appears.
Have you read His Word, shared it with others, and praised His name,
Testified of His saving grace, that they too, same may claim?
And have you walked in His ways, witnessed by deed, shown His love,
That He might receive the glory, both on earth and above?
Have you prayed with another, that He may bless them as well,
That they too, may praise His name, and the ranks of the saved swell?
Have you spent time alone with Him, listened to His sweet voice,
And made His will, not your will, the priority -- your choice?
If you have, friend, not just He will have reason to rejoice!
By Lance Landall
