(Hebrews 11:1 NIV)
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
(1 Peter 1:8-9)
Compared to some of my past life experiences, I am not currently going through a tough time. Just the normal frustrations of aging. My poem, today, is a reflection of more difficult days.
I wrote it with confidence and joy because I’ve discovered this: what felt like failure turned out to be success; what felt like loss, turned out to be gain, and what felt like losing ground turned out to be a faith-builder.
If this is a challenging day for you, I hope that you will be encouraged by the words of Scripture, as well as my reflective poem.
He is here when I cannot see him Here when I cannot feel him Here when I cannot hear him Jesus is here. He is here when I am not sleeping Here when my body’s aching Here when I have no words to pray Jesus is here. He is here when the wind is blowing Here when the rain is falling Here when I see no rainbow Jesus is here. He is here when the night is long Here when my friends have gone Here when I have no song Jesus is here. In these times, when faith is tested, I remember his promises I recall his faithfulness I review the times he answered prayer In this way, my roots grow deeper Although the path is steeper I do not, in fear, turn back Up ahead, I know I’ll see his face In these times, when faith is tested I get up and read some Scripture I write down the truth I find there I compose a prayer response In this way, my faith grows stronger Although the night is longer I do not, in doubt, lose hope Up ahead, I know I’ll see his face He is here when I cannot see him Here when I cannot feel him Here when I cannot hear him Jesus is here. Jane Ault 6/6/2019
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