Reality Comes Screaming

Irv Everett Wed 20 Aug 2008, 10:59 pm

Reality Comes Screaming

Far from His carpenter home and His life as a Nazarene

Deep in the bowels of a Roman prison; recollection, but a dream

Far from the many wanting crowds and the anointing oils of love

Far from the baptism of John and the Spirit ascending like a dove

Reality comes screaming; reins of leather lash and sting

Bringing agony to the bone; the scourge’s whip does sing

Tearing flesh, streams of blood; the tormentor inflicts his pain

Leather wet from sweat and blood; a mist of red does rain

Far from the times of twelve and trips to the festival made

Far from Bethlehem’s manger and the innocence of a babe

A scepter of a simple reed; a ring of thorns crown His head

Ridiculed as King of the Jews; His woolen robe drips red

Far from the sermon’s mount and parables of lost sheep

Far from Gethsemane’s garden where disciples fell asleep

Crucified on Golgotha; between two thieves nailed to a cross

He gave himself to all who believed; he gave himself for the lost

We are far from Christ’ crucifixion; we are far from His pain

And we will ALL bust Hell wide open; less we call upon His name

thirsty Thu 21 Aug 2008, 7:48 pm

So true! Sometimes I really feel ashamed of my life. I try and try but then my faith in Jesus says there is VICTORY in Him. Only Jesus is all we need and there is no other Savior apart from Jesus.

God bless

ChristianLady Thu 21 Aug 2008, 8:15 pm

Your poems are straight from your heart and I believe that it is Holy Spirit that moves you to write such wonderful poems. Your poems pierce hearts and make us think about our lives.

spiritfilled Thu 21 Aug 2008, 8:21 pm

I agree that Irv is moved through Holy Spirit because Reality Comes Screaming. God bless you and praise be to Father through our Savior Jesus.

Irv Everett Sat 23 Aug 2008, 11:34 pm

Thank you for your comments thirsty, I too feel ashamed at times and feel unworthy of my salvation; but Christ reminds me of His love; may God open the windows of Heaven and pour out blessings on you and your family, Irv.

Irv Everett Sat 23 Aug 2008, 11:41 pm

Thank You for you comments Christian lady, I am so unworthy, my prayer is for God to bless you and your family; and may He grant you the desires of your heart, Irv.

Irv Everett Sat 23 Aug 2008, 11:45 pm

Thank You for your comments spiritfilled, yes all praise be to God for all He has done, may God pour out special blessings for you and your family, Irv.

**Waqar Daniel** Sun 24 Aug 2008, 10:22 am

Sorry Irv I missed this one and yes I would also agree with all the others. God is so kind to us that He uses people like us with no special abilities to glorify Him and Him only. I feel very special when ever my mouth utters the name of Jesus Christ as I know that Jesus does the same in front of Heavenly Father. I am blessed so much to know you all. Even though I get little time to spend on the forum but it has become a part of my life and when I don't come online, I feel something is missing. I am blessed to know two great poets (Fenny and Irv), whose thoughts glorify Heavenly Father through Jesus. How much more can we be blessed if our thoughts praise Father through Jesus for we are carriers of God's presence.

God bless you and your family

Irv Everett Sun 24 Aug 2008, 11:09 pm

Thank You so much Daniel for your heartfelt comments, it is always a blessing to hear from you. You bring such a presents of the Holy Spirit in your words. May God continue to pour out His blessing upon you and your family, Irv.

**WARRIOR** Wed 23 Jun 2010, 2:18 pm

Reality does come screamning when even though we are far from
the event of Golgatha, we are to take our cross also and join in
His sufferings. Reality will come as a shock to those lukewarm believers
who believe the lie they will never have to suffer for righteousness sake.
Loved this poem. EXALT