I wrote this poem with the seeker in mind.  It's actually an indictment. I accuse myself and others of their lack of determination to live out God's mission - to seek and save the lost. 

Cry For The Seeker
By John A. Reeves

Who will cry for the child lost?
With pain, sorrow, and fear!
Who will cry for the child lost?
Who doesn’t know what to hear!
Who will cry for the child lost?
Who doesn’t know the meaning of love!
Who will cry for the child lost?
Who can’t seek the lost for God!
Feed My Sheep.


The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves

        Periodically, I have donated my blood to help those who need transfusions.  My blood type is A-.  It is not the rarest of blood types but it is needed.  I have been informed that my blood also carries "something" special that makes it sought after; especially, for children suffering from cancer issues.  Now, to do this, I not only sacrifice my blood but, also, my time.  Yet, my blood isn't any more special than yours.

        God considers blood special whether it is from animals or people.  "For the life of a creature is in the blood . . ." (Leviticus 17:11).  Blood is needed for atonement.  It is Jesus' blood, however, that makes it possible to receive everasting atonement.

        I have heard it said that Christians don't live under a sacrificial system.  The truth is, we don't utilize animal sacrifices anymore but we still live under a sacrificial system.  It is the once-and-for-all sacrifice of Jesus (Hebrews 9:23-28).  Remember, "It is the blood that makes atonement for one's life" (Leviticus 17:11).

"Someone told him (Jesus), 'Look, your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.'  But to the one who had told him this, Jesus replied, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?'  And pointing to his disciples, he said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers!  For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother'" (Matthew 12:47-50).

A proper relationship with Jesus is important; at least, it is important to Jesus.  First, He distinguishes between a physical heratige and spiritual heratige by stating that blood relationship is not what counts; rather, love, dedication, and an obedient faith to the heavenly Father (cf. Romans; Galatians; 1 John).

Second, the spiritual relationship with Jesus is not just based on a "blind" following and meaningless repitition.  (Jesus doesn't want a "blind faith").  He pointed to His disciples.  A disciple is a follower.  A learner in the true sense.  They are those who choose to follow by free will.  They continue to learn, grow, and produce fruit of righteousness.

A person of relationship with Jesus (and God) are those who "does the will of my (Jesus') Father in heaven" (Matthew 12:50).  Other passages in Scripture teach that this obedience is not one that attempts to earn their salvation (Romans; Galatians).  It is a faith that lives a life worthy of the gospel of Christ; i.e., because one desires to wholeheartedly live for Him because of His love that He has already given.

Are you in a relationship with God?

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves