What Do You See

The Lord put men in my life who example his teaching, his patience, his strength, and his Love. What can be said about them? They are heroes of faith, martyrs. This is about them.


What do you see
In this one, Jesus?

What do you see --
That on him you
Place your coat,
And send him to find
Your children
In the Dark,
The Night of War?

What do you see
In this one, Jesus?

What do you see –
That to him you
You gave a message
For your Beloved,
Spoken softly in private,
Yet sealed in blood
Before all men?

What do you see
In this one, Jesus?

What do you see --
In this one low born,
His eyes weak,
And his body slow --
This one his enemies
Know better
Than his friends?

What do you see
In this one, Jesus?

Years pass and my vision
Drew as close as arm’s length
Before your answer came --
“Do you see, in this one -- Jesus?”

Hebrews 11:39 "These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what has been promised.”

Written March 8, 2008