Luke Poems - Poems about Luke

You that I am not like other men--extortioners, or even like this tax collector. 'I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all I possess.' And the tax collector standing afar off, would not so much raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast saying," Lord, be merciful to me a sinner!" "I tell...

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Now behold, one came and said to Him,"Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I might have eternal life?" So, He said to him,"Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments." He said to Him,"Which ones?" Jesus...

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"How can this be?" the old man said, As shadows fell on the temple’s light, His voice was low, his heart was lead— Would faith grow pale in the nearing night? But Gabriel, bright with timeless grace, Stood firm beneath the altar’s flame, "The Lord has heard you, face to face, His promise lives, though you feel shame." Oh, doubt not power that...

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'Verily, I say, ' my words unfold, 'This prophet's heart grows faint and cold— No honor waits where I was known, For in my town, I stands alone.' They see the child I once had been, Not dreams of what I'd come to win; My tender voice, yet strong and clear, Falls dull on hearts that will not hear. The gifts I bring,...

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God calls you to follow Him first nothing less is acceptable to be His disciple no one can come to Jesus except He be first for this is commanded in the Holy Bible Imagine you intend to build a tower would you not first be sure to count the cost so to be correct with the finished article unless it's so you'll...

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In Jerusalem at the time of Jesus' birth there was a man, Simeon by name he was truly righteous and devout walked with God, such a living flame The nation of Israel was waiting for the promised Messiah to come Simeon also had that expectation patiently looking like a beating drum The Holy Spirit was upon this saint for he was confident in his...

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In God’s Word, there rests remarkable truth - “Love God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind.” Understanding this clear verse as a youth purpose in life, if you want, you can find. Second, as you love yourself, LOVE mankind.” "Into my Heart" as a child I would pray, Naïve, innocent, a mischievous elf, I’d sing, "come in today, come...

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The clouds dispersed and brightened And Luke looked The Frightened His long bright look had darkened, A week’s prayer not hearkened: Not that of fervent farmer A long parched Earth is Hammer There’s a union he’d cancelled And sought it by The Rains sealed; An arranged Heavy Rainfall That should drown Reception Hall: Bride soak down to her undies, Bride groom asking “What’s just this?” Twelve thousand...

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I tied ole paint at the old cowboy’s shack. He’d been in the crib mucking stalls, haying a little and shucking corn. I observed him at his chores from the porch as the day kept limping on ...

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A shootout took place on a Texas street Cowboy Luke, the rancher and horse thief, Pete Sun was high overhead Noon, a body lay dead Pete's blood staining the dirt red in the heat May 2, 2022 High Noon Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joseph May...

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Lights Camera Action Photographers Pictures It's doable But I had enough Of everyone forcing their idea Of a beautiful woman on me Do anybody care what I want I would rather go outside In a big white baggy sweatsuit After I purposely drop food all over the front I want to go outside sock less Walking on the back of my...

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She sits and listens Intent on every word Not once does she visit the kitchen Where I need her help, her assistance There is so much to do, so many tasks And she simply won’t help me She sits at His feet Listening and heeding His every word brings a peace To her expression… What could He be saying? She looks so content...

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I LORD, thy word and sword They comfort and confront me As with David, once shepherd then king But he was reNEWed: man after Thy heart Holy Spirit, drive me, pysh me to thy Word For when I read more than daily devotions As with Luke chapter 9, today You grant me boons: bounty in Thy Way Comfort, sword of The Word II Jesus trains and...

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I In Matthew 6: 9-13 is a prayer of 66 words. These 66 words include the above CAPITALIZED words in my title for this Post. But a coincidence I point out to Bible study candidates is that Old & New Testaments comprise 66 BOOKS. One may juxtapose 66 words in the LORDS PRAYER with 66 books...

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I miss being with you two.. Playing hide and seek.. Playing with the ball.. Chasing one after another... I miss seeing you both play... I miss my life I had with you both.. Early morning kisses and hugs.. Warmath in the cold nights.. Cooking something special.. Feeding you until you both are full.. I still miss everything about you two.. If I never trusted the wrong...

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