When Jesus Returns
(Inspired by Psalm 96: 11-13)--Found on Facebook
What will the earth do
When Jesus returns
When all is made new
For which my heart yearns?
Will the grass wave joyously?
Will the trees sing victoriously?
Will I hear the leaves rushing? "He's coming! He's coming!"
Hear wooden throats rushing? "He's coming! He's coming!"
Will horses let out the happiest of whinnies
And come thundering hooves to meet Him?
Will dolphins chirp excitedly
And leap for a chance to greet Him?
Will flowers bloom more brightly?
Water run more sprightly?
Will the wind rush more excitedly?
"He's here! He's here at last!"
Will cat kind come running, leaping
Eyes bright and steady seeking
The One who made them nose to tail
To purr, roar, climb and delight us without fail
Will dogs come running, tumbling
Barking all the way
Will the earth let out a rumbling
Of all creatures on that glorious day?
But for now, my ears ring in the painful silence
I hear nothing but a whisper
I fight to hold to the promise
Until I can shout, "He's here!"
When that day comes, I will join
The shouts and trumpets and roars
The grateful clamor of joy
The night at long last is over
The Morning Son is here!
Rebekah is the granddaughter of the late Ben Rake, Jr.
