I was successful and so rich.

Although some would claim.

A cheat, disloyal, should be filled,

with guilt and shame.

I always loved accounts,

and playing with the figures.

Became a tax collector,

despite ongoing little sniggers..

Caught in a life of riches,

yet feeling oh so poor.

No way out . This my life forever.

Rotten to the core.

I had heard amazing things,

Jesus was coming my very way.

Just maybe he could change my life,

so I could feel…. a little bit okay.

A good teacher like him,

Could hardly accept a man like me.

Decided from a distance,

I would watch him from this tree.

Then he came past and looked,

Way up there so high.

Come down he said , I will eat with you.

I had to wonder why?

Would this man accept me?

I knew I was absolutely bad.

But now I want to change my life.

Raised hopes and heart so glad.

This confounded some, and went against,

all they did believe.

That God would love a guy like me,

is hard for others to conceive.

I said this day if I have cheated anyone,

I will pay back him fourfold.

I will give half my riches to the poor.

This has made me oh so bold.

A new man,  changed, leaving all behind,

I decided there and then.

If I can be accepted and forgiven,

I will go and tell all other men.

My security in Him alone,

Never again to feel , so empty and so hollow.

No longer looking for my own desire,

It is Jesus I want to Know and follow.

Asaw Miller