Jul 2019
By: Rachel Louise
Traveling to glory
Through life, the couple cannot
Vision God into sight.
It’s been over fifty years
Since they said to one another,
“Till death do us part.”
They’re waiting for the day
Until they take their last breath
And see Him
And declare,
“Jesus Christ is LORD.”
Angels prostrate themselves and proclaim,
“Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God, the Almighty
Who was and who is and who is to come.”
The couple repeats what they say. The lovers
Declare this to one another
Back and forth for decades, until
She enters into rest
In the middle of the night
Near to him.
He asks, “What is it?” and she
Answers, “It’s time.”
“Time,” he affirms until he
Feels weakness overtake her body.
“Glory!” She joyously cries, and
Beams, content with
Her wonderful Savior, her
Blessed Lord of all.
Traveling to glory
Through life, the couple cannot
Vision God into sight.
It’s been over fifty years
Since they said to one another,
“Till death do us part.”
They’re waiting for the day
Until they take their last breath
And see Him
And declare,
“Jesus Christ is LORD.”
Angels prostrate themselves and proclaim,
“Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God, the Almighty
Who was and who is and who is to come.”
The couple repeats what they say. The lovers
Declare this to one another
Back and forth for decades, until
She enters into rest
In the middle of the night
Near to him.
He asks, “What is it?” and she
Answers, “It’s time.”
“Time,” he affirms until he
Feels weakness overtake her body.
“Glory!” She joyously cries, and
Beams, content with
Her wonderful Savior, her
Blessed Lord of all.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory.”
~ 1 Peter 1:3-8
~ 1 Peter 1:3-8
