Jesus Saves

I was hitchhiking on Hallelujah Highway 
When I passed a neon sign lit up to say 
“JESUS SAVES” 

So, I strolled into the local soup kitchen 
Pointed to the sign and asked the definition 
“JESUS SAVES” 

Said the lady holding the silver ladle
She smiled at me, her eyes a bright hazel 
“JESUS SAVES” 

“Saves whom?” I asked, with an inquisitive tone 
“The thieves and the burglars who break into a home?” 

“The liars and the cheats who need forgiven the most?” 
“The mentally stable who were just wrongly diagnosed?” 

The lady simply nodded for she wholeheartedly agreed 
“Jesus saves all who are weary and in need.” 
“JESUS SAVES” 

“Does he save all the politicians, who take us to war overseas?” 
“Does he save all the drug addicts creeping in the streets?” 

“Does he save all sinners, no matter their shame?” 
“Does he save all the people, till no one remains?” 

“Yes!” exclaimed the lady, as she burst into laughter 
“Jesus saves them all! Haven’t you heard of the rapture?” 
“JESUS SAVES” 

“But not all will be raptured.” I was quick to remind
“There will be some who are left here behind.” 

“Well, of course,” said the lady, as if I missed the joke
“The child molesters and the gays are the Devil’s folk”

I shuttered at the harsh comparison she had made 
Suddenly, the woman’s warmth had begun to fade 
“JESUS SAVES… the ones worth saving.” 

She sounded so positive, so certain, so sure 
“There’s just some things, even Jesus can’t cure.” 

“Like ignorance and hatred?” I boldly asked 
The woman’s head snapped up as she let out a gasp

“JESUS SAVES ALL.” I stated. You cannot limit his grace 
“If only all Christians could understand this, the world would be a much better place.”

Reviews

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You said the truth here:) awesome words:)

[StrixNebulosa]

I recall the moment this dawned on me... even your enemies, He died for them... those who try to kill you, He died for them. His grace is boundless, His love is eternal...

[A. Amos]

This is the best message I have read on W/C and I'm your fan my dear. Praise the Lord you have crafted a magical piece with a message the whole world need to know and understand. This work goes in my favorite...God bless you my dear!

[Rebecca L. Smith]

Thank you so much for all your kind reviews. I truly appreciate your support and it makes me very happy to hear that my writing has touched someone. That's my goal behind every piece.

[A. Amos]

Its was special and you're most welcome