u-Jesus, i-Jesus (Poem)

 He said, ‘Greater works than Mine, one day you will do’.

But such you’ll never do, if in His shoes you can’t see you.

So go ahead, learn His role that the Gospels tell,

So in your life His part you’ll play very well.

A student, a doctor or surgeon shall never become,

If the vision never takes root deep in his bosom.

So look down, step in dusty sandals that clod His feet.

Pick up, then don robes He wore on His ministry beat.

Imagine God’s Spirit as a Dove on you descending.

Feel His love for people you’ll soon be befriending.

He considered it not robbery with God to be equal.

With 'Him in you, you in Him' – you’re really His sequel.

Feel the cold water, running swiftly off your face,

As your water baptizer raises you with grace.

Prepare well for your race, 40 days and 40 nights,

As satan prepares for you his temptations to fight.

Imagine The Father telling you what to do and say,

As you walk among crowds on dusty roads every day.

Alone, feel the thirst, smell water in that old well,

As you wait for a Samaritan, all her story to tell.

Reach for a stick; start writing on dry ground,

As accusers drop their rocks -- no woman to stone.

Release spiritual authority; at your word demons flee!

Powerless to terrorize, since you heard people’s plea!

Perceive holy angels moving briskly among crowds,

Multiplying fish and loaves, lifting heads that are bowed.

Release forgiveness to those who against you plot,

Knowing if you don’t, your supply lines will be blocked.

Love all your friends, as well as your enemies.

Love even your Judases -- those who are ‘frienemies’.

Staying in love is crucial, as it fuels your faith.

Living as Jesus, don’t slip; too much is at stake!

Except for His birth and death, there’s nothing in His life,

That we can’t imagine doing/being; we now are His light!

T’was He, not I, who said, ‘Greater works you will do!’

Will you ever do them if you never see Him as you?

Friend, at this pivotal point in this simple poem,

I release you, not to stop, but to keep on going.

Take this simple idea, this imagination so powerful,

And transform your life; make your world colorful.

Fill it with the rainbow that encircles God’s throne.

Play your role, i-Jesus, from now till you go home.

In your family, work, social and all other settings,

Remember it’s Him and His role that you are casting.

Perhaps you’ve heard and even asked, ‘W-W-J-D?’

Don’t wonder what He would do; just see yourself as He.

Go ahead; study long; on His ole story dwell.

Learn His heart, then play His part very well.

As you imagine playing His role, oh so lofty,

Hear Him whispering to you, always so softly,

“In your own power alone, none of this can be done,

“But Me working through you, every victory is won!”

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