John The Baptist

John was a prophet (sent from heaven above)
To preach of God's Kingdom, repentance, and love.
John never preached for his glory or money;
And he lived in the wilderness, on dried locusts, and honey.

He fashioned his robe from an old camel's hair,
Strapped on with a leather belt.
Then, he would roam the country by the Jordan River,
And pray to God about spiritual things he had felt.

Then, God told John to preach by the river.
So, John proclaimed, day and night.
He spoke of the love and forgiveness of the coming Savior
And how following God's ways had proved right.

John baptized many people who were saved in the waters.
In the depths of the Jordan River,
He said, "A King is coming soon, who is mightier than Me.
And their lost souls, He will deliver."

Then, Jesus came down to the river;
Searching for His baptist, too.
Then, John said, "Instead of You coming to me,
I should be baptized by You."

Then, Jesus emerged from The Jordan River,
Encircled by a dove.
The heavens opened. The angels sang.
And, God sent down His love.

When Jesus looked up toward the heavens,
After kneeling on bended knees,
God smiled down upon Him,
And said, "In You, I Am, well pleased."

      Copyright Vickie Lambdin
          vlambdin@2geton.net