The Greatest Man

The greatest man there ever was Was the one who taught us forgiveness and gave us love, He continues to invite us into a story of redemption With no exemption. He had no slave and not even a servant Unto him people became more observant, To him he was seen as their pastor But, instead they called him their master. He had no diploma and not a degree But, he set the soul and the mind free, Many listened to him as if listening to a preacher Yet! they called him their teacher. He had no medicines and no pills But, the sick he heals, To all he was the revealer Yet! they called him healer. He had no army or no military force Yet kings feared him and his course, He won no military battles with banners unfurled But, yet he conquered the world. He did not live in a castle or a guarded fortress For his success, He never wore armor or carried a sword Yet they called him our Mighty Lord. He ruled no nations Or controlled or ruled populations, Punishment he did not bring But, they still called him king. He committed no evil or no crimes Not then, or when, or a few or sometimes, But, him they crucified They enjoyed it when he suffered and died. He was buried in a tomb There was buried the groom, But, the truth is as he did ever say So, he still lives today. His kingdom is not of this world No nation flag is unfurled, He does not lie or trick or deceive Yet! he lies in the hearts of the ones who believe. He spoke of love and forgiveness His love for all he did profess, And his words has transformed millions He preached about in homes, churches and pavilions. He offers no material wealth From which he cares not and is dealth, In heaven no wealthy or billionaires are there When for wealth and riches is their ultimate care. When the greedy and the sinful are dead Unto hell the unrighteous and the greedy are then led, The righteous know Jesus as the treasure of our lives More than our children, siblings, parents and husbands and wives. He promises no earthly power Yet in his name we none are afraid or cower, Though he has left no written word But, God was always heard. His message has filled many countless pages Which will last forever and has changed the ages, In his weakness We find our own meekness. We find our courage and our strength Stretched to the farthest length, In his suffering we found our salvation In our souls there's a continuous celebration. We are now all heaven bound When we were lost and him we found, He continues to invite us into a story of redemption With no exemption. He will erase all worries and pain and suffering and strife And we will give us love and eternal life, His kingdom is forgiveness He is always remembered at Christmas. His words has transformed millions He has saved billions, He is truly the treasure of our lives More than our children, siblings, husbands and wives. All of his promises he does keep Because, of him we will no longer will weep, It is indeed no mystery He is still the greatest man in history. His book is the greatest selling book of all time And he has never sinned or committed a crime, He is our lord and our mighty loving savior He makes us all stronger and braver. He gives us strength whenever we are weak His way the lost and the righteous will still seek. He loves each and everyone of us The greatest man there ever was. is Jesus. Randy L. McClave