Unlimited Love
Sometimes we may rage and question, “Why?” when things overwhelm,
But there’s a God who is good, and who’s clearly at the helm.
He understands our heartache, feels our pain, hears each request,
Yet, midst it all, this God who’s real, will only do what’s best.
How can mortals understand the ways of God — Jehovah,
Or those things that He allows that cause us pain, moreover?
The window humans see through is but misty at its best,
Hence we’ll never understand — all, or fully — and that’s best.
Yes, some things are best not known — we’ve pain enough for today,
And were we told, would we understand, given that we’re clay?
Not until we reach that home where our Saviour sits enthroned,
Will we truly comprehend, have our insight finely honed.
Meantime, God won’t cut us off, turn His back, nor walk away,
Just because we let Him down, show lack of faith, or from Him stray.
No, He’s a God who’s faithful, a friend indeed, who woos, persuades,
Despite our childish murmurs, sulks and threats, petty tirades.
Should any become downcast, resentful, He’ll still show His love,
By sending midst the shadows Divine blessings from above.
Yes, He’ll still love and help them, for He knows such wins the day,
As only love, unlimited love, can heal or gain sway.
Only love, unlimited love, can melt a heart or heal,
Yes, only love that’s heavenly, love that’s lasting and real.
That’s the kind God has for us, He who sees each sparrow fall,
He who watches tenderly, He who hears each anxious call.
Though we may not understand, we can rest assured God cares,
And that He notices not just sparrows, but falling tears.
He knows we’re clay, broken vessels too, and it breaks His heart,
Because love, unlimited love, never wanted us apart.
By Lance Landall
Tears In Heaven?
“There’ll be no tears up in Heaven,” many Christians say, unthinkingly,
For such a clear-cut assertion cannot be proven biblically.
Rather, when talking about our tears being wiped away (permanently),
The Scriptures refer to the earth made new — far more logical to me.
Why? Well, presumably when in Heaven, there’ll be questions on our mind,
Questions deserving answers, which I’m sure Christ will help us find.
After all, loved ones may be missing, along with, “What’s he doing here?”
Or, “What’s she doing here?” — which, a close inspection will duly make clear.
Yes, surely Jesus will provide us with such an opportunity,
In order for us to see, (if saved), that He'd acted most justifiably.
After all, He’s transparent and fair, won’t hide behind authority,
Hence why I’m very certain that Heaven’s record books we’ll get to see.
And after such an inspection, the new Jerusalem will descend,
The past well and truly behind us, our hearts having had time to mend.
All thanks to our Saviour -- who His reasons for rejecting some -- revealed,
For only that way, friend, will we be able to move on, truly healed.
By Lance Landall
“I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a
bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
“Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people,
and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear
from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain,
for the old order of things has passed away” (Rev 21:2-4, NIV).
