IT IS JESUS

View from my window -  blizzard coming on! Jan. 2011

In my heart shines Light that’s brighter than a sunrise,
It is Jesus! It is Jesus!
Never can the works of darkness with its bold lies,
Stop the radiance of this Light within my heart.

It is Jesus, It is Jesus!
He’s the Son of God! The Sun of Righteousness!
When the sun and moon and stars fade in their glory
Jesus Christ, is still the Bright and Morning Star.

Who has called us out of darkness to sing praises?
It is Jesus! It is Jesus!
For He opens eyes, forgives our sins, and saves us.
So proclaim the Light, the Way, the Truth, the Life!

It is Jesus, It is Jesus!
He’s the Son of God! The Sun of Righteousness!
When the sun and moon and stars fade in their glory
Jesus Christ, is still the Bright and Morning Star.

For He changes not, He’s not like shifting shadows.
It is Jesus! It is Jesus!
He will be your strength and comfort in life’s sorrows,
Hand in hand He’ll light your path to heaven’s home!

It is Jesus, It is Jesus!
He’s the Son of God! The Sun of Righteousness!
When the sun and moon and stars fade in their glory
Jesus Christ, is still the Bright and Morning Star. 
Karin Ristau©

Comments

Ginny Hartzler said…
Another beautiful and uplifting poem!! His light shines brightly even through that dimming and hazy sun in the bleak mid-winter.
January 13, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Warren Baldwin said…
I love the poem and the picture.

Hope you guys are having a great new year!
January 13, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Glenda said…
"It is Jesus!" And He is enough!!

Karin, you have such a gift of exalting our Lord and encouraging His children!
January 13, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Lady Dorothy said…
Jesus IS the Light! Thank you for another God-glorifying poem!
January 13, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Sandy said…
Yes, "It is Jesus!"

And as Glenda has already expressed, you do have a gift of encouraging others. Thanks!
January 14, 2011 at 5:03 AM
Anonymous said…
Such beautiful words! Wishing you a very nice weekend.
January 14, 2011 at 7:51 AM
Ruth Hiebert said…
Praise God that He does not change.Were it not for Jesus in my life,I don't know where I would be.
Blessings,Ruth
January 14, 2011 at 12:14 PM
ellen b. said…
It is Jesus! Love it Karin. Blessings...
January 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Linda said…
Karin...this is beautiful...one of my favorites. You are a gifted writer.

It could be a song of praise for sure!

Love you,
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
January 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM
George said…
This is a beautiful -- and joyous -- post. Thank you, Karin.
January 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
Beautiful poem, Karin... I always enjoy reading your poems. And what a gorgeous picture... Aren't you glad you are inside and WARM and SAFE??????

We did get out today to get some groceries and run some errands. The main roads were good and the back roads were fair, due to the snow and ice.. It was nice to get out though.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
January 14, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Grace on the Narrow Path said…
Praise HIS name!!!
Blessings,
Bren
January 14, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Connie Barris said…
as always you have the most beautiful poems... and pictures...it blesses my soul

Connie
January 16, 2011 at 6:52 AM
Kimberly Pitman said…
It is Jesus! And I'm so glad that it is!
January 16, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said…
I remember being caught in the blizzard of 1976, and I didn't know what it was.
January 17, 2011 at 2:27 AM
Karen said…
I agree with the others...beautiful words!

I especially loved this line...

"Never can the works of darkness with its bold lies,
Stop the radiance of this Light within my heart."

Praise the Lord!
January 19, 2011 at 4:48 AM
C. JoyBell C. said…
We are the light on the hill, and should not be covered! :)
January 22, 2011 at 8:25 PM
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