Do you suppose a woman could have been at Palm Sunday with a very precious cloth that she spread to honor him but later in the week gave it for his burial?
For a linen cloth I spent a great treasure
and each time I looked it gave me much pleasure.
I didn’t know how I would use it some day
but I knew it was more than just for display.
A crowd was assembling just outside of town
to celebrate a man who had great renown.
On a donkey he rode like a winning king
all the people lifted their voices to sing.
I thought this must be the occasion for me
to bring out that linen cloth in my great glee.
I threw it in front of that donkey he rode
where among the branches it’s great beauty glowed.
After he had passed I took it to my house
and thought I could make from it a special blouse.
A blouse that had been laid out on the highway
but the events took a bad turn by Friday.
I ran to the cross with my cloth near my heart
at the right time to see his spirit depart.
I knew that this cloth wouldn’t dwell in my room
so I gave it for him to wear in his tomb.
I gave that which was the most precious to me
to the one who suffered so I could be free.
If you give to Jesus what you cherish best
your life will always be eternally blessed.
By no means am I great, but I am blessed that He chose to makes angels of my sons - that which I cherished most. You give me so much to think about and for which I am grateful. You are truly blest in giving us this wonderful 'food' for thought during Lent.
"I gave that which was the most precious to me
to the one who suffered so I could be free.
If you give to Jesus what you cherish best
your life will always be eternally blessed."
Larry I truly believe in my heart the above words that you have written, eloquently penned thank you.
An illustrated book with all the poems should be done as an Easter's gift book, I am visualizing it right now, spendid!!!
You have took us to witness the events and the people there.
Larry, I love the way you tracked the woman's precious cloth through the events of the week; love how it became more precious to her after she first offered it for His use. A great story from the meditations of your heart.
You pen with great wisdom - Jesus said in order to follow Him, we are to give up everything - most are not willing to do that. An excellent write - well done.
Beautiful write of praise and faith in our Lord Saviour, Jesus Christ! He still lives today, and He is still in the Miracle-Making business; I know because He provided an unexpected blessing today! :) God is good all the time, all the time, God is good! :)
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
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God bless you. Kathy
John Linville
"I gave that which was the most precious to me
to the one who suffered so I could be free.
If you give to Jesus what you cherish best
your life will always be eternally blessed."
Larry I truly believe in my heart the above words that you have written, eloquently penned thank you.
Continued blessings as always,
~Gwendolyn
You have took us to witness the events and the people there.
Georg
Connie
You pen with great wisdom - Jesus said in order to follow Him, we are to give up everything - most are not willing to do that. An excellent write - well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
David Lee Thompson
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Thank You...
John