Category: Poems

It’s a long and dusty road

But one Saul needed to travel;

To discover God’s intervention

And for his heart to be unravelled.

Saul was a Pharisee of Pharisees

With the highest of qualifications,

The most noble and respected ones

With the utmost of reputations.

But Saul was a hypocrite

And thought he was doing God a favour…

By killing and persecuting the Christians

Who placed their faith in Jesus as Savior.

But his day of reckoning did indeed come

When he travelled down that road,

And was struck by God Almighty

As he kicked against the goads.

“Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”

Were the sacred words he heard,

As Jesus empathised with His children

who were persecuted and considered absurd.

Saul subsequently became Apostle Paul

And his life’s direction was steered;

To suffer many things for the name of Christ

But at least now the real God he feared.

We cannot kick against the goads

When we deal with God Almighty,

Because irrespective of what we believe is right

We shouldn’t take His truths too lightly.

The road is long and narrow

As Jesus claims He is the way…

The life and the truth as well

And forever this will stay.

Apostle Paul is a true example

Of our fleshly carnal ways;

That need to be crucified by God alone

So restoration our path it will pave.

The scales from our eyes

Need to be removed indeed,

So we’re filled with the Holy Spirit

And begin to truly see.

The road to Damascus is necessary

In a spiritual type of way,

If we’re to be reconciled to the One true God

Where genuine faith remains.

(C) P.B. 2020

“Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ And he said, ‘Who are You, Lord?’  Then the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.  It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”’ Acts 9:4-5

“For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.”  Acts 9:16

“Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.  Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptised.” Acts 9:17-18

“If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so: circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.  But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.  Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:4-8

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” John 14:6

It’s easy to make comparisons

And to point the finger too,

When the transgressions of others appear worse

Than all we say and do.

But by what right do we have

To compare our sins to others?

When in God’s eyes we’ve all transgressed

And no better than one another.

Although certain sins create more heartache

And it’s tragic that this occurs,

But God’s righteous judgement will prevail

To deal with those accursed.

The gentle lady in your neighbourhood

May appear to be an angel indeed…

But if her pride prevents her from receiving Jesus

For her soul He cannot intercede.

Because unbelief is the only transgression

That will never be forgiven;

As it doesn’t allow true faith and repentance

And by pride it’s always driven.

There’s no point to ever compare and judge

Just because we haven’t murdered,

Or committed adultery and considered as ‘good’

But by other sins we’re burdened.

Let’s not deceive ourselves that we’re good

As Scripture makes it clear…

That there’s none righteous, no, not one

But only God whom we should fear.

Comparisons breed covetousness

When we want to be considered as better,

But when we stand before God to give an account

All else will truly not matter.

Comparisons lead to jealousy

Because others appear to be happier,

But when our lives are simple and hassle free

We’re better off by far.

Let’s not compare ourselves to others

Since we have a unique blueprint indeed;

Instead let’s be content with what we have

And plant much godly seed.

(C) Paras Bovolos 2020

“For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves.  But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.”  2 Corinthians 10:12

“There is none righteous, no, not one..”  Romans 3:10

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”  Romans 3:23

“Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all.  For God will bring every work into judgement.”  Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”  Hebrews 11:6

“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have.” Hebrews 13:5

When something is a Godsend

It certainly comes unexpectedly…

It’s a timely and most needed thing

Where a miracle we see.

When the Father sent us Jesus

It was totally unexpected,

Because the people wanted a political leader

And thus Jesus was rejected.

God could have sent a Politician

With awesome power and might…

To restore affiliations

And to bring much needed justice to light.

He could have sent a Businessman

Who would have helped us economically;

With inspired wisdom for our financial dealings

Where poverty we wouldn’t see.

He could have sent a Scientist

A well respected person indeed,

Who would discover wondrous explorations

Where his reputation could be seen.

He could have sent an Educator

To feed our mind great things;

Along with every humanistic way

With head knowledge this so brings.

In effect Jesus came to be all the above

But in a spiritual way instead,

When our bankrupt soul was made rich indeed

When it’s Spirit led.

He was indeed our Educator

To teach God’s precious word…

Where all glory and all honour

Belong only to Jesus Christ our Lord.

His scientific aspects encapsulate

All of God’s creation;

Where every atom points to God

Without any hesitation.

Political powers do indeed crumble

Along with all their self-glory,

But Christ’s policies are eternally forever

And all part of the Father’s story.

God chose a mere carpenter

To build what is required;

To restore our soul and shelve our sins

Where our spirit is inspired.

God’s wisdom chose humility

Particularly when Christ was crucified;

To highlight the importance of a humble spirit

And to not be elevated in man’s sight.

Jesus was a Godsend

And it’s Whom we all ultimately need;

So our soul is reconciled to God

When His word our spirit feeds.

The greatest need is spiritual

And not all temporary things…

Because the condition of our soul is paramount

When salvation it so brings.

(C) P.B. 2020

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.  And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  Isaiah 9:6

“Nor is there salvation is any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”  Acts 4:12

In a calculated move

Life is like a game of chess…

Where every manoeuvre has a mission

With a final quest.

We are mere pawns

And when the enemy of our soul,

Takes advantage we’re certainly all at risk

Where checkmate can unfold.

Are we at a stalemate

With no legal position to play;

Where our conflict has reached an impasse

Where no resolution will stay?

When the King cannot escape

He’s arrested and checkmated;

Defeated and outwitted indeed

Subsequently becoming ill-fated.

The devil thought he had a checkmate

When our King hung on the cross…

But our Victor rose after three days

As the kingdom of darkness suffered great loss.

Our King of kings and Lord of lords

Was never checkmated at all,

Since all victories belong to Him

And now our name He calls.

Are we checkmated with nowhere to run?

Since a swindle cannot succeed

Have we become as stalemate,

When we’re cornered by God indeed?

As the endgame proceeds to checkmate

With a victorious conclusion;

The opponent’s King is thwarted

Conquered and baffled through confusion.

As this simulated war

Eliminates our opponent’s pieces,

Let’s keep a check on our spiritual condition

Before trouble it unleashes.

We’re at the final stages

And the endgame is imminent;

Let’s not be checkmated by our opponent

As we humble ourselves and repent.

(C) P.B. 2020

“Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power.  For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.”  1 Corinthians 15:24-25

“By this I know that You are well pleased with me, because my enemy does not triumph over me.” Psalm 41:11

“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honour and glory forever and ever.  Amen.”  1 Timothy 1:17

“KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”  Revelation 19:16

It will never sound logical

And too extreme to be true…

But when Jesus leaves the ninety nine

It’s so He can come to rescue you.

We are all like sheep gone astray

Every single one,

And when the shepherd calls us by name

It’s His desire to lose none.

The lost sheep may wander

And be totally unaware,

But the shepherd is responsible

For its tender love and care.

The shepherd will anoint the sheep

To keep the pests away;

With oil on its precious head

To keep the flies at bay.

The hireling is a thief

And is a wolf in sheep’s clothing;

He comes to scatter and to divide

And to bring all the good to nothing.

He will enter through the gates

And pretend to show much care,

But the true flock is not ignorant

Of his devices and his lairs.

But the Lord is sweet and tender

With His pure and precious flock;

To ensure it is well nourished

And that none are killed or lost.

When the flock is loved and cherished

Sweet and humble it becomes;

Since the unconditional love of the shepherd

Transforms the life of every one.

The ninety nine are well established

But that dear prodigal one…

Needs to return to the safe green pastures

Through the love of God’s own Son.

(C) P.B. 2019

“What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying? And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.” Matthew 18:12-14

“For you were like sheep gone astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” 1 Peter 2:25

“All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned every one to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them.” John 10:11-12

Life is beautiful to behold

In every aspect and stage;

From the birth of a child

Until our very final page.

Our birth gives anticipation

Of a life to be well lived,

And the growth of us as toddlers

To our parents is a gift.

We grow to new heights

And as we enter the next chapter;

With memories made during our school years

We mature in mind and stature.

We subsequently fall in love

As we marry our loving spouse,

And we look forward to the next chapter

Making a home inside our house.

And our offspring arrive in due course

Planting a smile on our heart;

This miracle of life indeed

Is a pure work of art.

As we age we appreciate

The tender moments so special and true,

And throughout our struggles we’ve overcome

To forgive and make things new.

Most times life’s direction

Is not one we anticipate;

With unexpected turns indeed

And challenges we face.

But when we’re old and frail

What’s the next chapter in store,

Since our time on earth becomes limited

As we face the forevermore.

Eternity is the longest chapter

And we must ensure we’re ready;

With a solid faith in Jesus Christ

As our hope is sure and steady.

And when that chapter will begin

Our soul will come face to face,

With our Lord and Savior for eternity

Where His love we will embrace.

(C) P.B. 2020

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

We’ve all been conditioned

To believe that God and science…

Are polar opposites indeed

Which has led to much defiance.

Science is a branch of knowledge

Factual truths arranged systematically;

Where general laws are operated

Where through observation we clearly see.

But every scientific law

Is backed by God’s creation;

It is factual with a system of harmony

A clear and evident sensation.

We cannot have one without the other

Since they’re both intertwined,

As the creator of the universe

Has every scientific aspect defined.

He created the Pleiades and the Orion

And every planet suspended on high;

Every star has its own glory

Yet visible with the eye.

Millions of light years away

And billions of times greater than earth,

Orion is the most prominent constellation

The brightest and most beautifully birthed.

Astronomical and majestic indeed

And spanning into the forevermore;

The moon and sun suspended perfectly

Much brilliance within their core.

From an atom to an Adam

His creation is fine indeed;

A miraculous sight at every angle

One that only He can interweave.

The Milky Way and its splendour

Too wonderful to comprehend,

But HIs message to us is monumental

That HIs ways we’ll never understand.

But to trust that He is in control

And has created all so beautifully;

That encapsulates science in every way

So His majesty we clearly see.

(C) P.B. 2020

“He alone spreads out the heavens, and treads on the waves of the sea; He made the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, and the chambers of the south; He does great things past finding out, Yes, wonders without number..”  Job 9:8-10

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.  Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.”  Ecclesiastes 3:11

“If you study science deep enough and long enough it will force you to believe in God.”  Lord William Kelvin 1824-1907

“It seems probable to me that God, in the beginning, formed matter in solid, massy, hard, impenetrable, moveable particles.”  Isaac Newton

From a manger to a cross

And all humility between;

Our King of kings and Lord of lords

No honour to be seen.

A quiet life in Nazareth

To learn His Father’s ways;

No evidence of showmanship

Just meekness all His days.

A lowly gentle servant

Who washed so many feet,

A pilgrim, a sojourner

Who bore the day’s great heat.

A life of pain and grief

As rejection paved His days;

The seeds from words that fell

As they mocked God’s mighty ways.

But He conquered darts of darkness

As His body bore the cross,

And His blood was freely shed

To compensate for man’s great loss.

From humility to greatness

As He rose and lives again;

He’s our perfect illustration

Our Jesus, Lord and God Amen!

(C) P.B. 2004

“And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.  Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.”  Philippians 2:8-9

“If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Mark 8:34

Lord Jesus be our chef

As you marinate our soul;

Select our daily menu

As Your freshness it unfolds.

Lord Jesus be our teacher

As You teach God’s wondrous ways;

Fill the whiteboard with much wisdom

Preparing us for heaven’s days.

Lord Jesus be our best friend

And confide in us Your word;

As it changes and restores us

As Your heart in us is poured.

And Lord Jesus be our husband

As Your bride awaits Your love;

As You’re united to Your church

To spend eternity above.

(C) P.B. 2004

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.  Praise the Lord!”  Psalm 150:6

When can I see Your face?

Many million miles away…

When can I feel Your touch?

Which warms my every day.

When can I smell Your fragrance?

Your pure enduring ways,

When can I hear Your heartbeat?

Which sustains my living days.

When can I taste Your glory?

To honour You all my days,

It’s when I surrender all

As I begin to walk Your ways.

(C) P.B. 2004

“Lord, I cry out to You; make haste to me! Give ear to my voice when I cry out to You.” Psalm 141:1