Epiphany

The epiphany that came to me 

transformed my outlook utterly; 

pervaded every part of me; 

became my divine odyssey. 

What first began as jamais vu

was all at once a bird that flew

as I saw what I hitherto

had found elusive, rarely viewed.

My vision came in dead of night

a dream of ethereal insight.

I saw a city, gleaming white

wherein the streets of gold shone bright.

My vision next changed to reveal

a vast meadow of flowering field,

with sparkling streams of life that heal

and fruiting trees of constant yield.

A wondrous pathway next I trod

toward the Great White Throne of God

and there I saw with awe and dread

the One from whom all darkness fled.

He had the radiant face of Christ

full iridescent, shining bright.

His mighty throne, the source of light,

made heaven's stratosphere ignite.

A million million voices sang

worthy is He, the spotless Lamb,

Creator God, the great I Am,

Jesus the King, the Son of Man.

This glorious epiphany

came to my dreams, inspiring me,

for as I glimpsed eternity

I saw through faith my destiny.

One day I'll kneel before His throne

and there I shall cast down my crown.

In radiant robes of white I'll stand,

protected by His nail scarred hands.

Steve Wheeler © 27 May, 2021 

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