Tag: faith
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A Taste of Exile
In “A Taste of Exile,” Gabriel Mattix reflects on how chronic pain confines him largely at home, isolating him from ordinary life like a form of exile. Brief outings offer glimpses of the world he misses. Yet he finds deep hope in Jesus Christ, who willingly endured ultimate exile and suffering on the cross to…
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God Delights To Save
In “God Delights To Save,” Gabriel Mattix marvels that a gracious God eagerly rescues even the worst sinners, renaming them “Beloved.” Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, the wretch becomes free, the debtor is made solvent, and all who repent by faith are adopted as God’s children—invited from death into eternal life, royal belonging, and…
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Fire In My Bones
A passionate cry of zeal for God, the poem describes a holy fire driving the speaker to praise and magnify Jesus Christ. Seeking freedom to worship openly, the author celebrates Christ’s sacrificial death, resurrection, and redeeming power. It ends with a longing to be used by the Holy Spirit to make Christ’s name known and…
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Safely Guarded and Richly Fed
Jesus the Good Shepherd gathers His sheep, safely guarding and richly feeding them. As the spotless Lamb He took on flesh, died for our sins on the cross, rose again, and gives eternal life and care to all who trust Him, leading them to heavenly glory.
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Jesus Warns of Persecution
Jesus warns His disciples of coming persecution—expulsion from synagogues and even death by those believing they serve God—to prevent them from falling away. Such opposition stems from ignorance of the Father and Son. He reveals this in advance so they will remember and stand firm, knowing temporary suffering will yield eternal good.
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Fill Our Eyes With Tears
This poem reflects on spiritual blindness and humanity’s indifference to divine truth. It emphasizes that only through Christ can individuals overcome their blindness and experience transformation. The speaker calls for compassion towards those still lost, expressing a desire for God to open their eyes and bring them to faith.
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Your Glory Alone
This poem is a heartfelt prayer seeking only God’s glory, not personal fame. The author asks to be a humble vessel of grace, confesses past self-seeking, and proclaims Jesus as the merciful Savior who died on the cross and rose again. In Him alone is forgiveness, salvation, and victory over death.
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The World Hates Jesus
In John 15:18-27, Jesus prepares His disciples for the world’s hatred, highlighting that their persecution mirrors His own. He emphasizes that rejection of Him equates to rejection of the Father. Promising the Spirit of Truth will guide them, Jesus affirms their witness amidst adversities, assuring them that God’s redemptive plan prevails despite opposition.
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As Our Last Breath Flees
This poem warns that earthly success, fame, and wealth are fleeting and cannot save us from death—life is but a brief shadow. Yet we need not despair: Jesus Christ left heaven, died to pay our ransom, and rose again. Trusting Him alone brings eternal life, true riches, and lasting joy beyond the grave.
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Wolves Into Sheep
Saul, once a fierce persecutor of Christians, encounters the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. Blinded and transformed, he becomes the apostle Paul. From wolf to sheep, dealer of death to vessel of life, his story shows how repentance and trust in Christ turn sinners into conduits of God’s love and glory.
