Author: Gabriel Mattix
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The Road To Emmaus
After Jesus’ resurrection, two disciples mourned on the road to Emmaus, believing all hope was lost. Unrecognized, Jesus joined them, explaining that His suffering was foretold. At dinner, He revealed His identity and disappeared, sparking their realization. They joyfully proclaimed His resurrection, affirming salvation through faith in Him.
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The Glory of God
This poem emphasizes the superiority of God’s eternal glory over human praise. It highlights Jesus Christ’s sacrificial love, underscoring that true fulfillment comes from seeking God’s approval rather than that of man. Believers are encouraged to live humbly in faith, anticipating eternal rewards from the Lord.
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Jesus Gave An Example
In John 13:12-20, Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, demonstrating humility and servanthood. He emphasizes the importance of following His example and serving one another. Jesus reveals His knowledge of Judas’s betrayal, illustrating His divine authority. Ultimately, accepting Jesus means accepting God, because Jesus is God.
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A Criminal On a Cross
In “A Criminal On a Cross,” the thief crucified beside Jesus demonstrates profound faith by recognizing Christ’s kingship amid suffering. Jesus promises him paradise that very day, illustrating that salvation comes by grace through faith alone. The poem calls all to repent and believe in Christ’s redemptive sacrifice on the cross.
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Be Not Ashamed
This poem emphasizes the importance of being unashamed of Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to share the gospel boldly despite facing adversity or scorn. It highlights Christ’s sacrificial death, resurrection, and the promise of eternal life for those who repent and believe. Ultimately, it calls for living for God’s glory rather than seeking approval from men.
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Hoary Before My Time
This poem reflects the author’s struggle with premature aging due to chronic pain and infirmity, starting in their twenties. Instead of lamenting their condition, they express gratitude for the lessons learned through suffering, emphasizing that pain can lead to spiritual growth and discipline. They highlight the importance of faith in Jesus Christ in enduring and…
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Good and Bad Soil
This poem reflects on the spiritual journey of humanity as created by God from soil. It emphasizes the significance of believing in Jesus Christ for salvation, highlighting the transformative power of repentance and faith. Those who embrace His words will bear spiritual fruit, while those who reject them remain unproductive and distant from God.
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What Justice Requires
In “What Justice Requires,” Gabriel Mattix explores the immense debt of sin we owe a holy God—a debt we can never repay. Through Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross and victorious resurrection, God Himself pays our penalty in full. Justice demands death, but mercy offers forgiveness to all who repent and believe in Jesus as…
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A Woman Guilty of Much Sin
This poem illustrates a woman’s profound love and repentance as she humbly worships Jesus by washing His feet with her tears. It emphasizes that no sin is too great for His forgiveness. Through His sacrifice, Jesus offers mercy and grace, inviting everyone to trust Him and experience true love and redemption.
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Realms Material and Spiritual
This poem conveys a cautionary message about seeking knowledge from spiritual realms outside God’s will. Emphasizing the importance of obedience, it warns against engaging with spirits, likening such pursuits to the original sin of Adam and Eve. Instead, it advocates for trusting in Christ for redemption and spiritual guidance.
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