In this Memorial season
I do soberly reflect
only to imagine a collective awed silence
regarding Michael’s ‘appointed’
solemn prospect,
while still proactive in all their universal activity
all his ‘faithful’ brothers working together
towards a reversal back to ‘absolute’ harmony:
checking galaxies, our sun, moons,
rain, people seeking justice
from a time of when ‘sin’ had been spun
as delicious ‘freedom’ for everyone…
Imagine the effect
of Michael’s vacancy felt
when Jehovah’s ‘only-begotten’ one
left;
was sent
from heaven’s highest presence–
God’s holy glorious throne. Lent
to mankind…
What a strange atmosphere
dealt
while Jehovah
endured
his ‘first-born’s’ non-existence
from his only home known.
No longer before his angelic brothers
whom he helped to create:
“He is the image of the invisible God,
the firstborn of all creation;
because by means of him
all other things were created
in the heavens and on the earth,
the things visible
and the things invisible,
whether they are thrones or lordships
or governments or authorities.
All other things have been created through him
and for him.” Col. 1:15, 16.
Shown: A Selflessness
otherwise ‘unknown’…
Of this it is difficult for us to relate:
Even an imperfect first-born beloved child
sent to die
for a world which, in general, loves to hate
due to a satanic rebellion
induced by discontentment and/or jealousy
producing rivalry in all its divisiveness
to global date…
Can you not envision this scene:
After strengthening discussions
between Jah and his firstborn Son-
called the ‘Word’,
as the two of them
heard
exchanged professions of love
towards each other
and our world;
afterwards,
directions on how to complete
that difficult assignment: Vacate
your magnificent station,
to an unknown evocation
as ‘child’ unborn;
to be raised by imperfect parents
diligent to righteousness adorn
until ‘restored’
previous memories
of alongside your beloved Father
adored
and ‘why’ you descended
upon belligerent nations
to a violent earth
not concerned with the ‘truthfulness’
of God; uncomfortable with ‘true’
brotherly relationships
for the devil,
‘the father of the lie’
controlled the world
using King Herod to try and eliminate
this incoming King of God’s kingdom
without whom
mankind
could never gain salvation.
Yes, Christ died
as a ‘blasphemer’
to redeem mankind.
His Father whom he greatly esteemed
and who he would NEVER deny
as loyally stated by Christ,
today in comisery and gratitude
reiterated to all honest-hearted ones
in elation:
“Now there is a judging of this world;
now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
And yet I, if I am lifted up from the earth,
will draw all sorts of men to myself.” John 12:31, 32.
So, “we do see Jesus,
who was made a little lower than angels,
now crowned with glory and honor
for having suffered death,
so that by God’s undeserved kindness
he (Christ) might taste death for everyone.” Heb. 2:9.
Their joint expressions of love
overlooked for centuries, though of ‘priceless’ worth…
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“Jesus spoke these things, and raising his eyes to heaven, he said:
“Father, the hour has come.
Glorify your son
so that your son
may glorify you”. John 17:1.
“I have glorified you on the earth,
having finished the work
you have given me to do.
So now, Father,
glorify me at your side
with the glory that I had alongside you
before the world was.” John 17:4, 5.
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“To the increase of his rulership
And to peace, there will be no end,
On the throne of David
and on his kingdom
In order to establish it firmly
and to sustain it
Through justice
and righteousness,
From now on and forever.
The zeal of Jehovah of armies will do this.” Isa. 9:7.
“For to this end
Christ died and came to life again,
so that he might be Lord
over both the dead
and the living.“ Rom. 14:9.
“Walk while you still have the light,
so that darkness does not overpower you;
whoever walks in the darkness
does not know where he is going.” John 12:35.
“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the sake of the good news will save it.” Mark 8:35.***
YOU ARE INVITED
Memorial of Jesus’ Death
Friday, April 04, 2023: https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/memorial/
Jesus instituting the Lord’s Evening Meal with his faithful apostles.
Once each year, Jehovah’s Witnesses commemorate the death of Jesus just as he commanded when he said: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.”—Luke 22:19.
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