Author: Gabriel Mattix

  • Jesus Claims to be God, Again

    Jesus Claims to be God, Again

    In John 10:22-30, Jesus makes yet another claim to be God as He explained how the sheep of His flock hear His voice and obey, and also receive eternal life from Him. To conclude, He then explained no one can take His sheep from Him or His father, and also, crucially, He and the Father…

  • Reasons

    Reasons

    This poem explores the reasons for human suffering, emphasizing the need to confront life’s sorrows with a focus on Christ. Life has meaning and we were made to enjoy life through a relationship with God, specifically Jesus, who created us, and then died and rose again to give us eternal life. Suffering serves to highlight…

  • What Do I Know?

    What Do I Know?

    There is much we do not and cannot know, and in suffering this is perhaps felt most keenly. But what we do not know does not change what we do know. In all things, at all times, God is good, loving and just. He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die for our sin before…

  • All Things

    All Things

    This poem celebrates the omnipotence and love of God, Yahweh, emphasizing His ability to grant new life and conquer death through Jesus Christ (Yahweh incarnate). It highlights God’s nature as Father, Spirit, and Son, and recounts His sacrifice for humanity’s redemption, assuring that those who trust in Him will overcome death and live eternally.

  • Brighter Days

    Brighter Days

    Although we see and experience brokenness in this world, for those who trust in Jesus, there are brighter days ahead. The best is yet to come.

  • Our Struggle

    Our Struggle

    This poem reflects a spiritual struggle against unseen evil rather than physical enemies, emphasizing the importance of prayer and faith in Jesus. It reassures believers of God’s protection and the promise of Christ’s return, underscoring His victory over sin and death while encouraging perseverance in faith until eternal rest is attained.

  • Jesus: Good Shepherd or Insane Demoniac?

    Jesus: Good Shepherd or Insane Demoniac?

    In John 10:7-21, Jesus describes Himself as both the door and the good shepherd, contrasting His selfless love for His followers with false leaders who exploit them. He emphasizes His authority to sacrifice His life and the unity of all believers under one shepherd. The passage culminates in a division among listeners, questioning His sanity…

  • Exiled

    Exiled

    As followers of Jesus, our home is in Heaven and life on Earth can feel like a sort of exile. The aches, pains and heartaches of life in a fallen world can cause us to question God’s presence or goodness, but God is good and He is with us to sustain us and carry us…

  • The Great Workman

    The Great Workman

    This poem emphasizes that true worship and devotion belong solely to Yahweh God, warning against idolatry. Jesus Christ, as God incarnate, offers salvation and sustains creation. This poem encourages believers to recognize God’s glory in creation, while underscoring that all true joy and peace are found only in Him.

  • Vessels

    Vessels

    This poem reflects on humanity’s purpose and relationship with God. It emphasizes our shortcomings and rebellion against the Creator while highlighting His mercy and love. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, we can find redemption and purpose, becoming vessels filled with the Holy Spirit to glorify God and reflect His image in the world.