FINDING CHRIST IN THE STRANGEST PLACES
By Dave Veerman
How strange Luke 2:1–20
a crib
the baby laid
sin and straw surrounded
soon humble shepherds
exclaimed the news
good will of God abounded
A strange Luke 2:41–52
collect
these learned men
for adolescent questions
and worried mother
found her son
and heard his strong suggestions
Then strange Matthew 9:9–13; Luke 19:1-10
he ate
with sinners known
taxing reputation
his love reaching
up and out
forming faithful nation
Now strange John 4:1-26
this well
on unclean soil
with outcast woman thirsting
his living offer
satisfied
she ran, her message bursting
But strange Mark 4:35-41
a vessel
engulfed and tossed
the storm had no relieving
till wakened
his rebuke and peace
had followers believing
So strange John 13:1–17
the basin
water and towel
he took each filthy pair
feet washing
hearts cleansing
the least and greatest there
Soon strange John 19:16-30
that tree
on deadly hill
cursed, condemned, impaled
abandoned, yet
he stayed upon
finished work, sins nailed
And strange Matthew 28:1–7
a grave
for final rest
our Lord entombed that hour
defeated death
burst forth alive
with resurrection power
Most strange Galatians 2:19-20; Colossians 1:27
the home
he lives now
another chosen place
God’s own Son
in my life
what incredible grace!
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today'sTHOT============================Jesus knows me — this I love.
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Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.