Spare change

What if Jesus came to earth in a disguise?

And he asked you for help

While looking you in the eyes

But instead of giving this man

A hand full of change

You say nothing and walk past

Because this man looked strange

Later, in your office,

You get this pain in your chest!

The next thing you know

Your family is putting you to rest

You then find yourself
before a blinding light

That dims just enough

That you regain your sight

Imagine your embarrassment

When you finally see

A familiar face that says

“Remember me?”

 

Reviews

[Carole]

This reminds me of the scripture out of Hebrews that talks about us entertaining angels unaware. I try to follow those promptings that come from the Lord when a need is set before me, but in my humanness I know I have also missed some of the divine appointments set before me. Thank God He doesn't condemn us when we miss it! Another great write!

[Cliff Rhodes]

This is good one and calls upon all of us to think about the condition of our fellow man.

[Rayne]

This is exactly how I see our world today, which is unfortunate. I'm a sucker when it comes to watching either 20/20 or dateline, when they show peole doing things to others, or to some thing or even if it's someone just in need of help, and a passersby keeps on walking... It's terrible really. I sit knowing I'd stop and help or intervein in one way or another, every time. (while my husband would tell me to stay out of it!)
Maybe it was how I was raised, but I've always had a helping heart.

I know this was more about God for you, but you just brought the memory back for me of those shows, so I had to comment. I hope you take your words into your everyday life and this touches other the way it has me.
Thank you for sharing :)

[Rayne]

This is exactly how I see our world today, which is unfortunate. I'm a sucker when it comes to watching either 20/20 or dateline, when they show peole doing things to others, or to some thing or even if it's someone just in need of help, and a passersby keeps on walking... It's terrible really. I sit knowing I'd stop and help or intervein in one way or another, every time. (while my husband would tell me to stay out of it!)
Maybe it was how I was raised, but I've always had a helping heart.

I know this was more about God for you, but you just brought the memory back for me of those shows, so I had to comment. I hope you take your words into your everyday life and this touches other the way it has me.
Thank you for sharing :)

[Mistral Bilgera]

i dunno, it's kinda scary, all the guilt you had as you met Him. kinda reminds me of that song... i guess it's entitled "One of Us" by some Osbourne woman... it's chilling, greatly moving :)

[Belinda Rice]

wow I reaaly like how you put this tgether it is a wonderful poem a stong bold work of God, you are a great writer and dont let no one tell you different you have a great mind and if I were god I would be greatful for his poem cause how would anyone ever know till its to late that it was truly him .....I am glad you shared this with me wonderfuly penned.....Belinda

[Beka]

Now that is quite possible.
And would be horific.
I do enjoy this.
Lovely Dear Mr. Lopez.
Absolutely Lovely.

[Fran Marie]

A wonderful and deeply expressed piece of writing~ WeLL DonE!!~Fran Marie

[justjenn_2u]

A thought provoking poem! So many times in life there have been tests presented to me, and I am sure I failed many of them. If only I could live every day to be more like Jesus, to be more like him, always putting him first. To turn my back on a person because he/she is different is wrong and I can feel how empathetic of a person you are. You think past yourself and you have a God given caring spirit that dwells within you. Your writing is never self centered, always reaching out to the reader to make him think. Your words mean so much and I love to read your work. Thanks for sharing!

[RHEA CROSLEY]

Good write my friend. An important message.