THE ENCOUNTER

Standing in front of the mirror staring, the reflection wasn’t me
An image of a stranger in my body is who I’m surprised to see
Perplexed at the moment I realized he bore striking looks just like me
Looking at me deep into my eyes he could see my soul; but how could this be
Enthusing some feeling of guilt within me telepathically He questions my being
It wasn’t a trance I was going through I was consciously aware it wasn’t a dream
His words cut deep like a blade when he spoke the Truth was all he vividly said
I tried not to tremble in fear but he knew I was shook from my toes to the head
He reassured I won’t be harmed coz if he had wanted to I would have been dead
In his hand I saw he was holding a black book it wasn’t open but he could read from it
I could testify the words contained inside in details about me were totally complete
He began by telling me how sinful I was, my dark secrets he knew conspicuously all
Who was he to judge me I queried his authority coz I was quite overwhelmingly gall
He said he could read my mind and every thought inside of me that I ever conceive
He knows my gullibility, my weaknesses and strength; he wasn’t the type to deceive
Simultaneously as he revealed everything about me was replayed in my memory
From the days of my childhood, seeing all the wrong I did it’s more like my life story
Disgusting & frightening acts such as deception, greed, corruption, hatred and envy
Was all dwelling inside of me, I tried to deny them but he said every mortal is guilty
Even when such traits have never controlled my life I knew deep down I was filthy
He proceeded to question my honesty & integrity he knew my flaws with sincerity
He dared me to say I wouldn’t be found wanting if I was given immense money & power
Will I not be proud to look down on the poor oppressing them coz I live in a high tower
My objection was clear; He knew I wasn’t the inconsiderate type to which he attested
Will I use my wealth to help the most deprived beings or will I turn out selfish & wicked
He said the true character & essence of a man is known if he can defeat such lust if tempted
I was like I’m compassionate, but every mortal is vulnerable to evil to which I’m not exempted
If I’m in authority will I uphold the truth or turn a blind eye to it for justice to be perverted
What if I was a shepherd of the Lords flock, will I teach salvation or preach about wealth
Will I choose to exploit the innocence of followers promising fake miracles & good health
Will I be the type that preaches what I don’t practice, will I be a cheat or impostor he asked
Will I sacrifice my life for the sake of humanity without selfishness? I knew it was a difficult task
I said I wasn’t perfect though my whole life seems polished before the eyes of the public
Infuriated he threatened to expose me in my true colours for all to see my incompetence
Then he laughed at me derisively saying I’ve been feeling comfortable living in pretence
I’m a good man my deeds speak volumes of my goodwill, I’m not evil I replied in Innocence
But he said coz people give you compliments & hold you in high esteem don’t mean you’re clean
Knowing yourself flaws more than anyone else reminds you of the deceit’ that’s what it means
An upright man should be found without blemish he said but except the Lord can, I retorted
He seemed astonished by my reply coz he could see I was confused with a mind state distorted
He felt pride and arrogance brew inside of me he knew to what extent a man I am greatly flawed
He said I’m lucky to be saved by grace if not he would have not just my body but my soul destroyed
Coz I’ve been living a life contradicting His own perfect being from which I was divinely created
He reminded me of those times He sends His servants to me with the gospel but I always rejected
He showed me His beautiful dreams planned for me to achieve if only I was obedient & honest
He reminded me of those times I lost my faith, all the trials & tribulations he said was all a test
And I could see how I failed most times in my flesh I was blinded by lust I was enslaved by sin
Bound in deception, immorality, lies & ungodliness; the truth alone can set me free from within
The BIBLE He suggested as my weapon in the battle if I’m submissive to the Almighty I shall win
As I gazed deeper into His bright eyes it dawned on me the man talking was the god inside of me
Coz if we are all created in God’s likeness and image it means He lives in every soul of human breed
I was enlightened as I was immersed in soberness reflecting calmly; from bondage I knew I was freed
Before I could thank him, he vanished but everything He said is true to which I vowed to take heed
He left a note of salvation behind for me written in His blood; to be saved’ it says Jesus is all you need.