Set Free! Inspired by Colossians 2:15

As one wages a battle with self and forces of evil, the power of The Holy Spirit wages His battle to set the spirit free!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Set Free!

Lost in the middle of the deepest realm of dark night,
Spirits were blurred by vivid images of impending fight.
Conscious minds lay bound in a fragile tense of dream,
As souls had crossed o'er path to inspect views unseen.

Past, present, futures tied in knots of "Come What May",
Evil forces unleashed plans devouring sunshine of day.
Air was infused with thoughts to render sane ones mad,
Dawning of prosperity veiled o'er by images drawn sad.

Pulses quickened while heart's beating did suddenly race.
Dreariness of past vanished rays of joy from truth's face.
Steps slowed as feet coursed o'er future's charted path.
Vile demons drenched pilgrim's body with a bloody bath.

Pending doom appeared as reality to ones weighed down.
Darkness shadowed brilliance of jewels in Heaven's crown.
Inner mirrors of the soul reflected reality as visibly blank.
Emotions were tossed to and fro on hope's ship as it sank.

Lost souls were plunged closer to flame of purgatory's fire.
Screams implored God to blot out scenes of bubbling mire.
Angels of good rallied, swords drawn to wage a Holy war.
Angels of evil assembled to battle to gather souls more.

Cries rang up into the Heavens for God to come and save.
Darkness was bid to leave in currents of salvation's wave.
A loud plea begged angels of good to lift up a battle shield,
As scripture promised evil would depart on God's battlefield.

A valiant fight was waged for captive spirits to be set free.
Prayers of freedom were uttered to grant release eternally.
The Holy Spirit heard sinner's pleas as truth was revealed,
As past belief that evil was truth was no longer concealed!

Jesus came to set the captives free.......

Hallelujah Lord!
Colossians 2:15 NIV And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

Sheila Bowyer Kline

Reviews

[AYVID N]

A powerful write depicting the fight of good and evil. This poem was written with a lot of devotion and faith and every word gives witness to it Sheila. The conclusion delights every believing reader who has accepted Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome faith.

[Sheila Kline]

He came to set the captives free! Hallelujah my dear friend!! All glory to Him to share with others words of His amazing power and love for us!!!!!!

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Divine and profound.. this has so much energy stepping from the dark into the light .. feeling of being set free by the truth.. having a higher belief! The two images from start to finish are a nice touch to such a dramatic setting.. fierce fight between two and mighty powers of good and evil.. we struggle with daily! I loved the flow, rhythm and rhyme.. this one going to favorites ... belongs in a superb book of poetry! Will read on those trying days!!!

[Jenny Nelson]

Very vivid and honest description of sinful man and how darkness works hard on us. As you pointed out at the end of this piece, help has been offered, which adds the element of hope that is out there for us in this mess. This was beautifully written, no doubt.

[deeps]

Amen! Sheila, This is wonderful
So truthful too, I like this alot.
Very well stated my friend!