The poem depicts the aftermath of the Rapture, a Christian belief where millions of faithful are suddenly taken to heaven, leaving others behind. It portrays a world struck silent—empty streets, abandoned homes, and a profound sense of loss and confusion for those remaining. The Rapture, described as a swift, divine event, separates the ready from the unready, leaving the “left behind” grappling with questions and a sense of isolation. Yet, amidst the desolation, the poem offers hope, suggesting that through repentance and seeking Jesus Christ’s embrace, those left behind can find salvation through His boundless grace.

May all find Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord!

The Plan of Salvation through Jesus Christ is God’s provision for humanity’s redemption from sin and restoration to eternal life. All people are born in sin, separated from God (Romans 3:23). God sent Jesus Christ, His Son, to live a sinless life, die on the cross, and rise again, paying the penalty for sin (1 Peter 2:24). Salvation is received through faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord (John 3:16), repentance from sin (Acts 3:19), and confessing Jesus’ lordship (Romans 10:9). Through Christ’s sacrifice, believers are forgiven, receive the Holy Spirit, and gain eternal life in heaven (Ephesians 1:7; John 10:28). At Christ’s return, all will be judged: those who accepted Him will live eternally with God, while those who rejected Him face eternal separation (Matthew 25:31-46).

In a blink, the world grew still,
Millions vanished—gone, until—
Silent streets, where echoes roam,
Empty houses, once called home.

The Rapture came, a thief in light,
Swept the faithful out of sight.
No warning bell, no final call,
Just absence vast, a sudden fall.

For those who stay, the left behind,
A weight of questions grips the mind.
Where did they go? Why not me?
A truth too vast for eyes to see.

The air feels thin, the heart’s adrift,
A chasm wide, a divine shift.
Yet in the quiet, hope may stir—
A chance to seek what once was blurred.

The Rapture, swift, divides the day,
Takes the ready, leaves the stray.
Repent of sins, seek Christ’s embrace,
His mercy saves through boundless grace.

The sonnet, titled “With Jesus in Our Hearts, Come What May, We Hold the Hope of Eternal Glory,” explores the theme of unwavering faith in Jesus as a source of hope and divine glory. It portrays Jesus’ presence in the heart as a radiant light that remains unshaken by life’s trials, such as storms, pain, or doubt. This indwelling love serves as a steadfast anchor, guiding the soul toward eternal life and providing strength to overcome challenges. The poem emphasizes that with Christ within, one possesses an enduring hope that transcends all earthly struggles, ultimately leading to spiritual fulfillment and glory.

When Jesus dwells within our hearts’ embrace,
A light divine illuminates the soul,
No storm can shake, no trial can displace
The hope of glory, making broken whole.
Come what may, through tempest, pain, or strife,
His love remains, an anchor ever sure,
A beacon bright that guides us into life,
Eternal promise, steadfast and secure.
Though shadows fall and doubts may cloud the mind,
His presence burns, a flame that never fades,
In every heart where grace and truth entwined,
We find the strength to face all fleeting shades.
With Christ within, we rise above the fall,
For in His hope, we truly have it all.

The sonnet “The Prodigal’s Return: A Sonnet of Divine Love and Forgiveness” explores the theme of redemption through the lens of the biblical parable of the prodigal son. It depicts a soul wandering far under a “sable sky,” burdened by a “tattered heart” from an “errant way,” yet guided back by the Father’s compassionate gaze and graceful “silken lifeline.” Despite deep flaws and vast distances, the Father’s love, symbolized by “zephyrs pure and art” and a “cascade of mercy,” eagerly embraces the repentant. Drawing from Luke’s parable, the poem portrays the father’s joyful reunion, mending pain with “tender beams” and offering absolution and peace. The closing lines encourage turning to Him despite heavy sins, promising that repentance brings forth an abundant display of grace.

When far you wander ‘neath a sable sky,
With heart in tatters from your errant way,
The Father’s eyes, a beacon soft and high,
His grace a silken lifeline through your pain.

No flaw can quench the splendor of His heart,
No abyss deep enough to bar His stride,
He glides to you on zephyrs pure and art,
A cascade of mercy in a hallowed tide.

As Luke’s dear parable the lost redeems,
The father spies, his spirit fiercely glows,
With arms flung wide, he mends with tender beams,
With love he absolves and harmony bestows.

So turn to Him, though deep your sins may lay,
If you repent, His grace will brightly display.