“The Lord Nudged Me”

One day I saw an old man, sitting, shivering in the street.

His clothes were old and ragged, he had no shoes on his feet.

His eyes were dark with circles, so much sorrow I could see,

As I looked into his lonely eyes, that was when the Lord nudged me.

I was a little doubtful, but my heart was burdened down.

I couldn’t just walk by and leave that old man on the ground.

So I talked to that old man, then I took him out to eat.

I fed him, then clothed him, and put new shoes on his feet.

All along I spoke of Jesus, I told him all about my Lord,

He listened very silently, but took in my every word.

At the end of the day, he wanted to be saved, a bit to my surprise;

Right then he repented, and God saved him, with tears of joy in his eyes.

When I left that old man, he was smiling joyfully,

He said for the first time, he saw a picture of Jesus- in me.

The last time I saw that old man, they had put him in his grave,

I thanked God through tearful eyes that his soul at last was saved.

Now I rejoice to think of that old man, sitting in glory,

And I thank God that I responded, when the Lord nudged me.

But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? 1 John 3:17

Excerpt from Jacqui's book: "Goudeau Gumbo for The Soul"

Available at www.wisdomspeakstoday.com