March 7, 2014

Last place

By Patty Perkins

Mark 9:35 “…If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.”*

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He made himself last—

servant of all,

by shouldering

the weight of the world.

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God made him first—

Lord of all,

under is over

in God’s spinning realm.

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photo and poem by Patty Perkins

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Jesus put himself in the lowest position by dying on the cross for everyone’s sin. By slipping under the globe, when flipped around, He’s in His rightful place at top—exalted over all.

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About Patty Perkins

I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word. View all posts by Patty Perkins

This entry was posted on Friday, March 7th, 2014 at 5:00 pm and tagged with Christian Poetry, cross, Died, First, heaven, Jesus, Last, Salvation, Servant, Sin, The One Year Bible 2/28, World and posted in Devotional. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

5 responses to “Last place”

Widow Beach
March 7th, 2014 at 5:33 pm

I love this–the way things get “flipped around” right in God’s economy. God bless you.

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- Patty Perkins
  March 7th, 2014 at 9:41 pm
  
  Thank you! And one day, it will all be flipped around right:) Appreciate your stopping by.
  
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  - Widow Beach
    March 7th, 2014 at 9:52 pm
    
    What a fabulous day that will be!
Heidi Viars
March 7th, 2014 at 7:11 pm

Well put, Patty! God’s ways and thoughts are not like ours! Thanks for sharing!!!

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- Patty Perkins
  March 7th, 2014 at 9:43 pm
  
  You’re so welcome. Thankfully…his ways are higher than mine!:)
  
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