The Unclaimed Presents Poem by Denis Martindale

While fast asleep, I saw the Lord
And ran to where He was.
Then on my knees, I prayed assured,
With all my love because
Lord Jesus loved me, totally,
With love that can't die.
From Bethlehem to Calvary
And from His Throne on high

Christ greeted me with such a smile,
Like none I'd known before.
Then bid me walk with Him awhile
Past mansions by the score
Yet in each room that we walked through,
Were presents packed and named.
I was a packer, yet I knew
These gifts remained unclaimed.

So many answers to our prayers
Remain with God above!
It's not His fault, because He cares!
His heart is full of love!
But we are given faith to trust
That He is Lord of all,
Not just for Christians we've discussed
Like Peter, James and Paul.

It's like a banquet! Food on show!
For everyone to choose!
So that our hearts may overflow
With praises of good news!
God wants the world to be as blessed,
As we've been blessed by grace.
Received like me, God's welcome guest,
Who saw Christ's smiling face.