Verily Verily I proclaim.

 "Verily, Verily, I Proclaim"

A Reflection on John 1:51, John 3:3, and John 5:24

Verily, verily, I proclaim—the double witness of the King,

The solemn, sacred truth that makes the heavens ring.

When Jesus spoke, He did not say, "Perhaps" or "might be so,"

But "Amen, amen" to let the listening heart know.

Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3, NKJV)

Verily, verily—not a whisper, not a guess,

But the voice of the One who knows, who sees, who can bless.

He who holds the keys of death and life opens His mouth to declare

What is certain, what is final, what is beyond compare.

I proclaim—not in my own name, but in His who sent me,

The same authority that calmed the sea and made the blind to see.

The word of the Lord stands forever; it will not return void.

What He has spoken, He will accomplish; what He has promised, enjoyed.

He who hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. (John 5:24, NKJV)

Verily, verily, I proclaim to every soul today:

The Son of God has made a way.

There is forgiveness, there is hope, there is a future bright.

Trust Him, follow Him, abide in His light.

Verily, verily—the truth is sure and plain:

Whoever believes in Jesus shall eternal life obtain.

So let the doubting cease, let the fearful take heart.

Verily, verily, this is the way. Let your journey start.

Amen.