[Biblemat] Poem, "The Grim Reaper" Death

[kenneth Thomas]

"The Grim Reaper" Death
By: Kenneth E. Thomas
When viewed from one vantage point
Death is indeed an unwelcome intruder
When viewed from another vantage point
Death can be a welcomed relief or renewer!
Think of "Lazarus and the "rich man"
Two men who lived and two who died
Their roles were reversed as can be seen
When finally viewed from the other side!
The "rich man" thought only of the here and now
The wealth he was able to acquire in abundance
Lazarus had little of this world’s physical goods
He worked toward the spiritual divine substance!
In hades the "rich man" was in abject misery
He lifted up his voice being the tormented one
Wanting Lazarus to dip his finger in some water
And to come cool his parched and burning tongue!
"Father Abraham" refused his plaintive plea
Hades is divided into two possible conditions
As people have lived the judgment they’ll face
After one’s death it is too late for transitions!
(Philippians 3:7-21;Luke 16:19-31; Matthew 25:1-46;
2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Revelation 20:12-15; Romans 2:4-11).
 
 
Kenneth E. Thomas
Pekin church of Christ
1451 Valle Vista Blvd.
Pekin, IL 61554
1 (309) 347-3582 - Office
1 (309) 347-5645 - Home
 
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