God And Man (2) Poem by Gert Strydom

I
In inexplicable ways God does think and act
out of the realm of mortal science and human design
and do in vain human interpretation attract
while His brilliant intellect and skill do never resign

II
to perform His unexplainable wonders everywhere
and in his judgement and scanning man do err
do not notice His deeds while they are right here,
do in laboratories their theories in test-tubes stir

III
while unfathomable with His great art and skill
God of His presence everywhere do leave the signs
and nothing, no power or science usurps His sovereign will
or are fit to stand against His perfect designs.

IV
He walks upon the sea, ascends beyond the sky
talks to the elements of wind and wave and storm
while in His hands their essence does lie
and all things at His bidding do His will perform

V
and yet by His love and great selfless grace
He did clothe Himself in the feeble essence of a man,
did not judge on merit of nationality or race
or by pestilence and illness people ban

VI
but gave freely to those in great need,
acted utterly sinless and with common sense
came to help everyone at His own speed,
relied as fully human and God on his Father's providence

VII
and His children who have a relationship with Him
He does never abandon or forsake
even when destiny at Lucifer's whim
do all their possession and their lives take

VIII
as He is not constrained by time, by death or anything
and at the right moment His wonders and science do appear
even if with half-truths the demons do some twisting
His presence and His care is always near

IX
and yet to convert everyone His Spirit still lingers on this earth
while people do still of his mercies and great love tell
while angels protect all humans from the day of birth
and His servants do try and rescue humanity from the forces of hell

X
but at the moment that suits Him best
on the great day of His judgement He will come
and every man will be put to the ultimate test:
will be judged for destruction fit or to go home.

© Gert Strydom