Matthew 27:26 “…But he had Jesus flogged and handed Him over to be crucified.” (NIV)*

With one word spoken

The earth could swallow alive.

Lightening could strike–

Just one look from those eyes.

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In one breath taken

winds could blow them away.

Right arm stretched out–

Fear, holding enemy sway.

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Jesus, all powerful,

All power restrained.

He let them crucify Him–

Gushing love unconstrained.

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photo and poem by Patty Perkins

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*The One Year Bible, New International Version, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.