Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Avoid The Great Gulf Encounter, If YOU Can

There was a rich man, who wore purple and fine linen, each day
Lazarus, a poor man, hungered for the rich man’s crumbs, each day
He was full of sores, which dogs would lick, as he laid by the gate
Two men, with opposite viewpoints on Life, would soon meet their fate
Lazarus died, and was carried by The Angels, to Heaven
The rich man died, was buried, and he was ready to bargain
Why, because the rich man, was being tormented in Hades
He looked up, saw Abraham far away, and he yelled, Oh please
Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus
That some water, to cool my tongue, might be brought, by Lazarus
Father Abraham, I am tormented, in this endless fire
Abraham said, in your lifetime, YOU got your heart’s desire
While Lazarus, received evil things, now he is comforted
Abraham said, now you’re where, you’ll be forever tormented
Besides all this, there is a Great Gulf fixed, between Us and YOU
So, that those who may wish, to pass from here, cannot get to YOU
He went on, nor can those, from where YOU are, cross over to Us
The rich man said, then I beg YOU, father, please send Lazarus
To my father’s house, I’ve five brothers, that he may testify
Lest they also, come to this place of torment, and tell them why
Abraham said, they have Moses and The Prophets, let them hear
The rich man replied, no father Abraham, please make it clear
But if one goes to them, from the dead, they will surely repent
Abraham said, they will not, even if Lazarus is sent
YOU may be asking yourself, how does this story affect me
By any chance, do one of these characters, represent me
As a Believer, I guess Lazarus, best suits your answer
To all the people, YOU encounter, YOU may have to answer
For each one, who finds themselves in Hades, may wish to ask YOU
Why didn’t YOU tell me The Truth, at least given me a clue
As they look across the Great Gulf, tormented eyes fixed on YOU
Saying this is your fault, but Jesus reminds YOU, that’s not true
Strangers, Neighbors, Church Family, Friends, even your Family
Each asking this question, how could YOU let this happen to me
I can’t speak for YOU, but I do not want, to give them that chance
So, I will tell them All, The Truth about Jesus, in advance
Christ is The Way, The Truth, and The Life, back to God Almighty
Accept God’s Free Gift of Salvation, and YOU will truly see
That God Loves Us so much, that He sent His Only Son, Jesus
To give His Life, for Our sin debt, that We might become Righteous
One day, We will join Abraham, Jesus, and God in Heaven
Share The Gospel of Jesus Christ, ‘cause it’s meant for everyone

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