The Story of Jesus Christ began in the Garden of Eden and will end in God's new garden. This Feature Image is the same one I used in The Christmas Story in the Garden of Eden Part 1. My interpretation of this image is that God's hands hold the garden. The smoke and fire rising from the garden depict the destruction of paradise by Adam and Eve's disobedience to God in the Garden of Eden. But there is a glimpse of a city on the other side of the fire, depicting God's promised new city and garden. The waterfall represents the river of life that will run through God's new garden. A lion depicts Jesus (Revelation 5:5), and the eagle with its wings spread wide, soaring over the garden, reminds me of one of my favourite verses in the Bible. (My poem titled Eagle Wings, based on Isaiah 40:31a): "But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles."
Christians wait eagerly for God's new heaven and the new earth…He will dwell among His people. He will wipe away every tear…no more death, mourning, crying or pain… Those things will pass away. He will make all things new… Revelation 21.
Poem: Back to the Garden
Through Adam and Eve's genealogy
A baby was born in history
Who grew to become the Saviour of the world
To rescue mankind from sin and toil.
Jesus showed us a glimpse of heaven on earth
When He lived with us, He lived out God's love
He healed the sick, and He fed the poor
To the down and outcast, He showed mercy and grace.
The first Adam failed in the first garden
He lived one thousand years before he died
The second Adam was Jesus Christ
Willingly died to save mankind.
From sin and death, He rescued us
And put an end to the Adamic curse
Now we eagerly await His return
When King Jesus will rule in God's new garden.
A new world with a Holy garden city
Will be God's dwelling place with His people
God will wipe away every tear and all pain
Death shall be no more; all will be made new.
Until His return, Jesus commanded the church
To share the Good News and continue His work
To care for the sick and dying of this world
To show mercy and love to the down and outcast.
As Christians, we wait eagerly for Jesus' return
We encourage each other with His words
"I will return, Live in peace and do not fear"
Oh, I can't wait to walk in the garden with Him.
Beverley Joy © 2022 Simply Story Poetry. All Rights Reserved.
The poems in this series: The Christmas in the Garden of Eden - Part 1, Four Unusual Women - Part 2, 700BC - Part 3, Mary - Part 4, 23rd Nov, Mary and Elizabeth - Part 5, Joseph Part 6, The Savious is born - Part 7, Gifts fit for a king - Part 8, Quick, Save the Saviour - Part 9, Back to the Garden - Part 10.
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Thank you for listening to this poem. May God's blessing be with you.
Beverley Joy
