Wednesday, 13 February 2013

SIMON PETER

When Jesus first encountered Simon Peter
He saw him as a stone and named him Cephas;
But it took years of Christ's own patient dealings,
With tenderness, and close and careful teaching,
Before there was a sign of stone appearing.
Adjusted by the graciousness that reached him,
Adjusted by rebuke when it was needed,
Adjusted by the Father's jealous speaking,
Peter began displaying rocklike features;
Yet this was he who, like me, being devious
Denied his Lord and learned the grace of Jesus
Which bore him through the time of bitter weeping.

4 comments:

  1. David, this is beautiful. It's so easy to relate to this.

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  2. What I love about your writing is that I can SEE what you express. I'm glad you repost once in awhile because there are many people who have yet to discover your talent. I hope you keep this wonderful blog open.

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