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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: HONOR (04/28/22)
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At the foot of the cross, he stood
What he had witnessed made him cry
An innocent man hung on a cross
Falsely accused and condemned to die

Why was Jesus hung there? Hw wasn’t sure
But there Joseph of Arimathea had to be
This man of love, hope, and peace
Was the Messiah he surely had to see

He first saw Him by the seashore
Jesus was teaching from a boat offshore
He spoke words with such authority
Intrigued, he wanted to hear much more

He watched the Master heal the sick
In awe, watched Jesus raise the dead
He was seated among the five thousand
When the Master multiplied fish and bread

Wherever Jesus went, he always followed
Watched Him constantly being thronged
Being a wealthy and well-respected man
Determined in the background he belonged

From the shadows, he watched the arrest
During the scourging, he covered his eyes
He followed the cross up to Golgotha hill
Watched a soldier hammer, heard His cries

Now he beheld Christ’s broken body
And wondered how he could honor Him
It was something not to be taken lightly
Something not to be done on a whim

He knew that he had to do something
For Christ’s body, he put in a request
Received word that his petition was granted
Knew that the Messiah deserved the best

He helped to gently lower Christ’s body
With dignity and honor carried Him away
In his own tomb, Jesus would be buried
Only to rise again on resurrection day
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Philippa Geaney
05/05/22
Beautifully written account of Joseph honoring the Lord . Your work had an element of peace about it - as if the Saviour’s and Joseph’s relationship unfolded gently- timely. Thank you.
Ellen Carr 
05/06/22
Your poem is a lovely tribute to Joseph of Arimathea and skillfully and poetically tells how he honored the Lord.
Anne Warden 
05/08/22
Honoring God truly is "something not to be taken lightly, not to be done on a whim." Unfortunately, there are too many people who call themselves Christians who do not understand this. Perhaps your poem will help someone see how honoring God must come from deep in the heart.
An excellent selection. Thank you for this piece. I hope it places well.
Marlene MCPherson
05/08/22
Great piece. Thanks for sharing so eloquently.
C D Swanson 
05/09/22
Beautiful entry and great job on the topic.

Masterful writing.

God Bless~
Anne Warden 
05/12/22
Congratulations, James, on your placing. Your poetry is always thought-provoking. And I enjoy reading pieces where the writer gets into the head of a biblical character. Joseph certainly did honor His King. Thank you for your exceptional poem.