Sackcloth & Ashes

By Matthew J. Fratus

The contents of this book are a collection of poetry inspired by the award-winning canvas art of Zeal Artistry. May the words within bring you understanding and endurance through all you may be called through. God bless you, dear friend.

In the spirit of truth,

I bring my lament.

A voice from the wilderness,

crying, "

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
• Release date: Jul 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9798887389790

Matthew J. Fratus

Matthew J. Fratus is an author, artist, and philanthropist in the Mooresville, North Carolina, area. As the founder of Zeal Artistry, a ministerial effort creating Christian-themed artwork for the purposes of philanthropy, Matthew’s artwork has been both acclaimed critically and published nationally. Married in 2004 to his loving wife, Brittany, he has been blessed with two wonderful children (Matthew and Cali). Matthew is devout in his belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. His purpose in all endeavors is simply to glorify the name of Jesus Christ.

Book preview

There’s a storm coming.

This storm is unlike any the world has seen before. The wrath of this storm will be massive, destructive and catastrophic. However, such a storm is not a mystery. This storm has been forecasted, some 5000 years before its emergence. Some are aware and awake to it, but many are not. Those in the path of this storm, will most likely offer one of 3 responses to it…

Many people today refuse to believe it is coming. They’ve made up their minds with such certainty that now only time, and the storm itself, can convince them otherwise. When they hear of the storm, they laugh. They mock and tease. They offer up tainted theories and broken theology. They question and criticize, without ever truly asking themselves why they hold such hatred toward this forecast. Many in this group may not recognize they’re in the storm until they’re in the eye (mid-point). Until their lord of the flies is replaced by the Lord in the sky, they will refuse. They don’t understand that by then, it will be too late. Woe to them. Woe!

Many others will hold to a degree of their faith while waiting for it to be proven before increasing their belief and commitment. Yet, it’s impossible to be fully prepared for any storm by waiting to see it in person. By the time you decide to make the necessary changes for the impending storm, it’s too late.