IF ANYONE SERVES ME, LET HIM FOLLOW ME

Multitudes followed Jesus, and each had his own reason;

Some hoped to be healed, others wished to enter Heaven.

The years would tell who would be faithful and strong;

Many fell by the wayside and their “faith” was proven wrong.

 

Jesus had an unwavering sense of commitment to God;

He knew the Divine Plan that His Father had wrought.

His path would lead to great suffering and pain;

But He believed that His death would not be in vain!

 

Suffering and death are not easy things to accept at all;

But faith enables one to hear and heed the Lord’s call.

The Example of Jesus and how He faced death is amazing;

He would not be deterred, no matter how great the suffering!

 

The Challenge to all who speak of following Jesus is clear;

He must not regard his present life and all it promises, as dear.

The servant who is prepared to give his all to follow Jesus fully;

To this faithful servant, the LORD will give great honour truly.

 

 

Inspiration: John 12:23-26

Charles Tan