How Many?

We are much like David if sometimes
we have done things we would like to hide.
But how many of us are like the David
who sought God’s heart far and wide?

And we may be like Job as sometimes
in pain and agony we have cried.
But how many are as determined as he
no matter how they are tried?

Like Elijah, we may sometimes sit alone
under depression’s heavy veil.
But how many are as bold as he when he
confronted the prophets of Baal?

Perhaps we are like Thomas as upon
our common sense we would rely.
But how many would follow the Lord
even if it meant they were to die?

And who has never failed like Peter
when overcome with cowardly fear?
But how many then repent and hold
the Lord even more precious and dear?

Like Mary Magdalene, we may be
forgiven of many a sinful thing.
But how many will worship and love
as she did; the Lord, our Savior and King?

Richard L. Grimes

(ã 2000 Of Faith Professed , RLG)