The Messenger's Rhyme
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Eternal Glory
Unending and immeasurable is the vastness of Christ’s eternal glory It far extends the limited constructs of time And exceeds our most clever and imaginative thoughts But concealed within its domain lies the recesses of all life This eternal glory, which no one can apart from Him obtain, exists everlasting. Eternity is placed in the heart of man, And without end he seeks to reach it; Whether it be by external or internal means Self-contained in Him is this excellence of which I speak Only through acceptance can one embrace it. Looking past the shadows and into the deepest of space Going beyond the now and into the real—casting of restraint Acknowledging only what is true—clinging tightly This weight that is worn so lightly, this glory which never fades This life so freely imparted, in Him fully remains It exceeds our expectations and puts all doubt to rest Making a mockery of fear and failure—eternal life at its best Salvation, Redemption, Purpose, and Power; culminating in glorification, Divinely constructed—Divinely accomplished, By the One who is highly exalted.
“He hath set the world in their heart” (Eccl. 3:11b).
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Written to evoke thought and intentional reading, timeless truths fill these pages, as well as probing questions of the heart. Inspired chiefly by the veracity of Scripture, this book sets verses to rhyme, brings out meaning in a personal way, and contains marked spiritual observations. As wide as the spectrum of human emotion, so the tone of each poem weaves its own individuality. There are poems of joy, sorrow, redemption, justice, and faith. The contouring line that binds this book together is its dependency upon experience through verity. Therefore, truth, no matter its form, remains the theme throughout the reader’s journey.
About the Author
Jeshua Screws has a B.S. in Christian Ministry (with an emphasis in pastoral ministry) from Lee University, a M.A. in Christian Studies (with an emphasis in Christian leadership) from Grand Canyon University, and and a Master’s of Political Science from Auburn University Montgomery. He has been writing poetry for many years, using it as a tool to minister words of encouragement, life, and direction to others.
He has been continually active in outreach and teaching ministry and has a heart to see Christians grow and mature through hands-on discipleship. He currently lives and works full-time as a missionary at a children’s home in central Alabama with his wife, Stacy, and two daughters, Hadassah and Havilah.