You Can't Always Judge A Book By It's Cover

There once was a man seen begging, As people passed Him on the street where he sat They wondered if in life he'd always been a failure, Or why he was now in such dire straits. They didn't know his circumstances Or if his soul was bound for heaven or hell. Most people judged by the way things looked, But only God could really tell. Turning back to take another look Many people would then stop along their way, Some would give him money for his next meal They'd tell him "go now, and have a better day." His eyes would sparkle with the love of Jesus As He'd thank them for their help, Then with a tattered Bible in His trembling hands, He'd say, "God bless you," while he wept. He said a better day was coming soon For his time on earth was almost through, He'd spent all he had helping others in need, Knowing God would provide for Him and be true. His body was scarred and torn from many battles He'd fought for our country in several wars, Now all he asked was for his daily bread, And a crown one day, which he hoped would have stars. When people would stop along the way As they passed Him each day in the street, They'd help provide his daily bread But with God's manna, their souls he'd then feed. If they looked closer at his meager sign They could see it read, "JESUS SAVES" Then John 3: 16 was written in red, With the words, "Jesus Christ is the only way." The bread which he gave others Was much greater than their money could buy, He told of His heavenly Father's salvation and love, Then spoke of mansions Jesus promised in the skies. Although he suffered much pain And had no family that seemed to care, He said he knew God was forever near, Because His Word said He'd always be there. From a pauper to a prince In God's army, the man was soon heaven bound, His was wealthy without earthly riches, Because in God's book, His name was written down. The moral of this little story is, We sometimes misjudge our sister or brother, We must seek God's understanding and discernment For you can't always judge a book by its cover. Things are not always as they might seem From what we may see or hear, The circumstances of others could be ours, Except for the grace of our Savior so dear. Jo Ann Kelly © 2005 J. P.'s Inspirations http://www.my.homewithgod.com/jpinspirations/ For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me. Matthew 25:36-36

 

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