THE THINGS OF GOD
Quietly and far from the multitudes Jesus of suffering and death,
The disciples were in shock at this teaching, they held their breath!
Peter, the outspoken disciple, drew Jesus aside, objecting to this Word!
How could his beloved Master, contemplate death? This was absurd!
Jesus knew the hearts of all His disciples well, for He was the Lord,
He knew how their hearts felt, there was turmoil and great discord.
But Jesus saw beyond their feelings of love, the work of the Devil,
He had planted in them a fear of death, and this thought was evil.
He had to rebuke Peter there and then but with much love in His heart,
Suffering and death must not be feared; Nothing could sever them apart!
The price for the redemption of man must be paid, at a great price!
Jesus must suffer and die, that He might be the Perfect Sacrifice!
The things of God are not always easy to fully comprehend,
But with faith and courage, we can slowly begin to understand.
The love for Jesus must not be misplaced with human emotions,
A deep faith in the Lord can quell the wildest fears and commotion!
Inspiration: Matthew 16:21-23
Charles Tan