Silently

Silently,

He was born into this world.
Silently,
He grew up.

Silently,

He spread the Word of God.

He did receive quite some attention,

But still He was silent,
He wasn't teaching for the things of the world.

Silently,

He was humiliated by the pharisees.

Silently,

He was accused by His own people.

Silently,

He was led to the cross.

Silently,

He died there.

Silently,

He carried our burdens.

Silently,

He bore our sins.

His Father in heaven saw all that He did,
Without a word of resentment,

And God was pleased with Son Jesus Christ.

He bestowed His Son with endless, limitless glory,

And had Christ sit by His side.

Jesus trusted His Father with all His heart and obeyed Him,

Never went against God's will,

Never protested.

God is in heaven and we are on earth,

So let our words be few.

The Pilgrim

As a pilgrim takes his steps forward,
He will certainly meet milestones.
But as he overcomes these difficulties,
He will see them as stepping stones.

Oh, Abba Father,
Give him strength to face all these obstacles!
As he faces these restless nights,
And seemingly endless agony,
He is on the edge of giving up.
But he clung onto You, Father,
He grasped onto Your Words firmly,
You're his only hope!

Consider his faith,
Tiny as it is,
Remember Him,
Oh Father!
Your beloved child,
How could You bear to see in pain,
to see him wandering in helplessness?

God, Almighty God,
Shower Your amazing grace upon him.
Faith for faith,
Strength for strength.
Draw him nearer to You,
Always keep him in Your sight.
Let him feel Your presence,
Put his heart at ease,
God of love and peace.

Let him shine through the darkness,
Glowing brightly with Your lamp.
Constantly pour oil into this lamp,
Keep it burning forevermore.
Keep his his heart burning with passion for You,
Oh good God!

You are great beyond words,
Limitless is Your providence,
Wisest is Your Guidance!
Thus,
Shine through Your precious child, Jesus Christ,
Let the world experience You through him.


P.S.
This poem was written in Hong Kong on Monday, 4th July, at 1.37am in the morning.