The Prisoner in the Ornate Picture Frame
Someone gave me a lovely painting
showing Christ Jesus by a door,
so I bought a golden picture frame
from a local antique store.
I hung it in a prominent place
and was pondering my prize,
reflecting on its beauty
'til a voice caught me by surprise.
"Dear one, do not gaze on Me
with admiration on your face,
for I came as a lowly Servant
bringing mercy, love and grace.
I don't want you to hang Me
in an expensive ornate frame,
while you keep Me on the outside
and never call me by My Name.
The picture exalts the painter,
not the One the picture's about,
and the painter gets the glory
while I remain shut out.
Dear one, don't keep Me locked up
while you gaze upon My face,
but welcome Me within your heart...
let Me fill you with my grace."
I knelt down to unlock my heart
and felt such sweet release
as The Prisoner left the picture frame,
giving me His love and peace.
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