From Jesus to John,  With Love

The following poems were written on or around August 5, 1985.  My wife and I were working in Floresville, Texas,  as VESS Volunteers.  We were being paid $110 per month, and were living in a tiny home across from the church we were working in.  It was hot and we were always tired and burned out.  We had gone to a healing service at a church about 35 miles from Floresville and, while there, I had been “slain in the spirit.”  I still do not understand what happened that night but, it was a powerful night in my life.  I know that the God I believe in, the God I am trying so hard to serve, came and dwelled in me that night.  The following is what I wrote following that experience.

I have heard the voice of my God –

He has called me in words I understand,

I have answered His call,

He has told me to be ever vigilant

So I stand at attention for my Lord,

He said, “Be ready, John,”

I am ready, Lord,

I seem not knowing what to do,

My Lord knows, My Lord shows the way,

“Be patient, write My Word,’

I know not what to say, Lord,

“Put My pen in your hand, John,”

The words you write are Mine, not yours.’

”I have a message, a story for you to tell,”

Just pick up My pen, I’ll do the rest,”

The Lord spoke to me,

“Tell them of My Love, strong and endless,

Tell them of My Heart, deep with compassion,

Tell them of My need, yes, even God needs,

Tell them I need them, all of them,

Tell them they are My people, and,

        I yearn, Yes,  God yearns, for their love,     

Tell them I came to be among them,

Let them know I will come back,

I am among them now,

I still yearn for their love,

I gave them Myself, I gave them Me,

They do not realize who I am,

So, John, you will tell them,

I speak to you, and I will make you listen,

I am your God

The God of endless love that you proclaim,

I will raise you up so that you can do

And will do

My will!

I confirm My love for you.”

JESUS