These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

The Seeker is Sensitive

The Seeker seeks the wayward lamb.
He came, the Lamb in a manger laid.
His Name for aye, "The Great I Am."
Salvation brought, the Lamb's display.

The seeking Shepherd, Lamb once slain,
is given souls by Father brought.
Each comes to Him with a heart so plain,
and broken spirit, easily taught.

The Lord, Who seeks, won't ember snuff.
He knows each heart weighed low by fear.
His Grace for all is full enough
to bring great peace, and dry each tear.
(Matthew 12:20)

"Dear Sheepish Heart, the Shepherd knows
your days on Earth are not the end.
Your peaceful sleep in sheepcote grows
as you see Who now daily tends.

"So, find your rest in thorny hay.
The Shepherd lies across the door.
No enemy can e'er dismay,
while Jesus seeks their rout before."

"No sheep can come into my fold,
except the Father draws him there.
I'll raise him when all time is told,
and rest him, where there is no care."
(John 6:44; Hebrews 4:9)

"Each long-sought sheep My Father gives,
and when he comes, I'll ne'er reject.
I've sought you, that you'll ever live,
and in my arms, none knows neglect."
(John 6:37)

"New life I give to sheep of Earth.
I sense each need and meet it best.
They're raised to life through my new birth.
their Shepherd, Victor o'er each test."

by Jay O'Toole
on December 30th, 2020