He expected to hear groans, complaints & cursing. Instead, his jail was filled with peace and
contentment. The aura was complete
opposite that of jail. He heard singing;
praises to the God in heaven. He heard
prayers. He heard silence as the other inmates
were listening acutely. No one asked the
newest convicts to ‘shut up’.
The jail keeper never had to check on them. He was satisfied with hearing them and fell
into a fitful sleep.
He awoke from the rocking sensation. As he glanced around him, he saw open
doors.
Oh no! They’ve all
escaped. He didn’t hear anything
anymore.
So he looked. Groping
through the dark for his sword, he found it and raised it to take his life.
“Stop!” he heard with a cry.
Then he chose to really look. Calling for a light, he illuminated the dark
space and found all prisoners present and accounted for.
“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” he pleaded. He saw their faces. Looking at them, the jail keeper wanted what
they had. He wanted to know more about
Who they were representing.
(Time’s up! The words
of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir song “Only A Look” also came to mind when I
saw today’s word prompt. I’ve included
them below)
Only a look at Jesus,
Oh, so bowed down with care.
He has promised to defend you;
He will all your burdens share.
Only a look,
Only a look,
Can turn you away from sin.
Oh, a look will bring you salvation,
Eternal life to win.
Only a look at Jesus;
He’ll prove a constant friend.
He will bring you peace and comfort
And go with you to the end.
Only a look,
That’s all it takes.
Only a look
Can turn you away from sin.
Oh, a look will give you salvation,
Eternal life to win.
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