These grumblers,
Enoch said,
Walk in their own desires,
Arrogant flatterers
Taking advantageΒ Β of others,
Attempting to divide the family of God
Because they do not believe,
Because they do not have the Spirit.
But you, the Body of Christ,
The Family of God,
Continue to build in holy faith,
Praying in the Spirit,
Keeping in the love of God,
Expecting the mercy of the Lord,
Jesus Christ,
Who gives us eternal life.
Have mercy on doubters;
Save others by snatching them
From the licking flames of Hell.
Fearing for others,
Have mercy for them,
Without allowing yourselves
To be made filthy,
Keeping yourselves
From being drawn into
Their addictions and their sins.
Glory, Majesty, Power, Authority
Are HIS forever:
Before time began:
Past, Present, Future,
And He is the only One able
To protect you from falling,
To provide you legs to stand
In His Glorious Presence.
He is the only One who makes
You blameless,
Who fills you with joy,
Who is able to save you
Through His Son,
Jesus Christ,
Our only Lord,
Now and Forever.
Amen.
Final poetic meditation on Jude