P4CM Presents Ready or Not by Featured RHETORIC Poets Ezekiel & Janette..ikz

For the latest info on the next RHETORIC or new poems coming out on KZbin or DVD check out rhetoric.p4cm.com. The latest RHETORIC was off the hook. If you missed it or even if you were there, you should see the closing poem which left everyone in awe.
Christ is coming back for a bride without spot wrinkle or blemish. This poem by Ezekiel and Janette...iks asks you if you'll be Ready or Not. All to often though, we try to do the cleaning and the planning when we Christ should take the lead. We say let him lead and the wedding day will be just as it should be... all for His glory.

[@steveshubert]

Best line - "When you became pregnant with falsehood, it became impossible to conceive the truth." WOW! What an incredible message!

[@lasheamonique]

The Bride represents the CHURCH and The Groom represents Jesus....They DID THIS!!! Snaps to LIFE!

[@brightgaitu5423]

Vv

[@boricua4483]

I know you wrote this 9 yrs ago, so you may not even remember this comment. but I just felt the need to remind you...and not only the church, but indeed each one of us as well, if we let this happen to our hearts. WE are HIS church. stay hopeful

[@leelahwilburn9518]

This is so powerful....11 years later out of nowhere this video is sent to me. The way God spoke to me in this message 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Amazing how he lives outside of time and yet is always perfectly ontime 💕💕💕 there to show you he is always fighting for you right when you need it

[@summachilds1925]

"I took lashes for your lashes, I took nails for your nails"

[@ShadowStarMicah24]

That line ALWAYS hits me

[@user-np6in6kn1u]

" No, I am your 'cover girl' I make up for your lacks and deficiencies. I'm your very foundation; see I blend with you perfectly. No need for concealer for I'm the revealer of all" ....AMEN to that..

[@deasiabrown6573]

Enaj J i like that part when he says i am ur cover girl hey felt that thing

[@euniceuyiekpen7292]

Amen

[@DailySupporter9446]

KZbin

[@NopeNotToday26]

Right!!!! ThIs is so great man! That was one of the best lines thrown in there.

[@wittyonyinye3474]

Best line for me🤭🤭

[@0money4u]

"We don't even have to worry about remembering our anniversary because I have yet to find a calendar with a date for eternity." Amen!

[@maryburrell3948]

I am crying I was convicted that was so powerful. It's a dangerous thing to be lukewarm and spewed out the Lord's mouth.

[@miladyartistic5324]

1ääqq

[@ngonimoeti1538]

I am in tears, God is so in love with us

[@blackbeauty5811]

Same thing I was thinking!

[@DailySupporter9446]

KZbin

[@2adebola]

Omg, the last time I watched this was in 2012 😩😩😩. Who’s here in 2021?

[@shannonway2215]

Last watched this in 2013/4. Back here in 2024

[@TFaminu]

♥️

[@patrickhodson8715]

9 years ago and I’m still coming back to this video

[@Mr.Lupena]

didn't understand until she was shocked at his arrival then i clicked OMG she represents the Bride [us] waiting on the groom [Christ] wow that was so deep...Christ wants a spotless bride with no blemish...Are we ready?

[@steflondon88]

We are responsible, but we are also dependent. He is the one who cleans us up if we come to him. and repent.

[@saritaaprendeespanol]

stefftotheleft Well put!

[@Shanti1348]

Not yet but we will be .His fighting for us to get on track and speak on he's words and let god show or actions our hearts and our minds and or souls even though he's giving us time we shouldnt waste his time .To be honest I'm scared that maybe I didn't do enough to magnify his name for people who's not ready but I'm doing all I can .Cause I cry when I hear about the end times and its not because I'm scared of his coming .I'm just scared that the people on the earth isn't so I cry cause I don't want nobody to go to hell not even my enemys or people that wronged me because I love everyone and everyone is special to me . so just know God love you and he's not giving up Never!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤y'all forever😄

[@KeianaMonique]

Ashanti Jackson same

[@kayceeroesler9907]

I love how Ezekiel speaks as God would be speaking to us!! This was truly amazing!

[@claylewis8447]

I must admit, I was lost at first , with the dialect of this poem. but the Bible says, let them that have ears here. this poem is very powerful, and the ones that gave a thumb down, did not hear.

[@lanicert]

It took me 5 minutes to realize she represented the Church. Woo. That was intense, man.

[@clairesalomon3566]

Black and Natural in Jerusalem you just cleared that up for me. You made it even better

[@steflondon88]

Pretty sure this represents every believer.

[@gabrielledooley3052]

"You called it crucifixion I called it proposal" That part stuck with me so deep great piece it was truly a blessing to my heart.

[@duganacelestin1349]

"I am your cover girl! I make up for your lack and deficiencies. I am your very foundation, see, I blend with you perfectly." Snap!! Snap!!

[@toniapeter9383]

Yes yes yes I'm snapping those fingers of mine at those lines.

[@gloriaterry333]

It's sad how some people still don't understand, they fail to see that Jesus us our groom in every sense of the word. We need to tell the young people especially because their idols are the poplar singers that show the opposite of what our God teaches. They don't know him we must talk to them everyday about Jesus and his love.

[@Miss_Olufunmi]

Ready or Not Lyrics Janette: I’m trying to remember why I was created or at least, thats what Id like you to think. Because amnesia sounds a lot better than just plain ignorance. Well…even ignorance is defined as a lack of knowledge, see I’m just faking it. Pretending as if I dont know, when really I do. I felt less than what my designer thought was best. So I sup “pressed” who he super “natural”ly intended me to be no lie I got relaxed, then I combined, by “weaving” in a little bit of his will with a whole lot of mine. So how do i look? Cuz I think I look good! And yes, I know its not His original design I have Time, to change, Fix any minor things I may lack, Its not like He’s coming back… tomorrow Seriously, how long have we heard, these are the last days Its the same old song, I mean is it just me or do these last days seem to be lasting kinda long. I know I’m not perfect. Ive had so many I couldnt count my falls #niagara Rather than responding to his call I’d rather schedule Him #viagara Whatever is wrong He can heal but I want the cattle on a thousand hills with the ability to take the wheel grasp will like Jacob to esaus heel, his love is based on how I feel, He loves me He loves me not, like pullin petals of flowers, yes Hes coming back but no man knows the day or the hour…? Together: Where have you been. I’ve been at the altar, waiting For you… Ezekiel: To repent… What happened you’ve… Janette: Lost weight yes, I wanted to look good for you so I haven’t been eating my Daily… Ezekiel: Bread of heaven is who I am but its scary, I give u loaves of my word but you get by with the crumbs of commentaries. You needed… Janette: I needed a make over… No one was attracted to me so I dressed up the gospel , stayed silent seeing sin saturate sanctuaries shadowing sight smoky eyes because you know…you are love, Ezekiel: No, I am your “cover…girl”…I “make up” for your lacks and deficiencies, I’m your very “foundation”, see I blend with you perfectly, no need for concealer for I’m the revealer of all, don’t you recall when I tore your veil? Janette: So you’re saying you don’t like my lashes and you don’t like my nails) then Ezekiel: You don’t understand, you don’t understand, I took lashes for your lashes and nails for your nails but If I’m not gaining your heart, then I’m just losing time…cuz More than I want you to be outwardly beautiful, I need you to be mine, Janette: Ok But we’re here now so let’s just go on with this ceremony Ezekiel: Knowing… there will be no one in attendence? you never extended invitations. Too excited about the reception, and the gifts that you would get that you forgot my (presence). Janette: (Presents) and dollar dances quarters nickels and Ezekiel: the world could keep their dimes, pieces of silver don’t impress me…don’t forget what happened to Judas… Janette: you just failed to see that I’ve changed, i admit I grew distant I lost sight of you the absolute value missing the sin so now with ignorance at times i cosin unable to stay away from tangents, I thought I had the “right” angle. Ezekiel: look I know ur heart has been broken but if you can Keep your eyes “fixed” on me I can re-pair us. And we will be one no longer be Fractions. Being dominated by denominations Janette: Yet i choose to stay Divided like palestinian nations Ezekiel: yes, ur fouls have been flagrant, your fouls have been flagrant but I am positive I’m the one for you! But we equal nothing if u continue to be the negative one in this Equation Together: Can you sense… my frustration Janettikz: You are Holy, so I impose what’s legalistic, making appeals for what you already acquitted, obessesed with overruling your objections purposely plucking purpose Ezekiel: professing prosperity, practicing pride, prosecuting people persistently, and when u became the Judge, you took away the Saint’s defense and see you’ve silenced the miraculous testimonies of my witness, so no one’s ever convicted, yet so many of children are turned away from life because you condemn them with your death penalty sentence Janette: not all of them, which reminds me.. about their entrance, In the lambs book of life some names u may have skipped, with attendance I stamp their wrists so that they can get in. The VIP section, we don’t address their sin, neither do we offend, bouncers don’t trip on those who abundantly give, all of their praying grandmothers had a plus one on the list. Ezekiel: well Tell them, they wont see me, by visiting you routinely Be the example, That you need relationship with me You are more than stained glassed windows, pulpits, pew and singers ‘cause If you want to see my church, just Look in the mirror Janette: but you wanted me to be fine, perfect, righteous, and eloquent. But this land seemed desolate and needed development, I exceeded your budget so I withdrew from Tyras “bank” and continued to remodel staying culturally relevant, my girl Katrina called said hurricanes and hard times came and you didn’t make yourself evident Ezekiel:but I told you I would never leave thee nor forsake thee Janette: I hear you but I had immediate needs, . Ezekiel: but promised that you would… Ezekiel: wait for me Janette: Wait for you? By the way what happened to your ring? Janette: my ring? Ezekiel: you don’t remember the ring when I called you out of darkness into marvelous things. You wear it IN you not ON you, it was my spirit, my sign to, and remind you AND your ex who you really belong to. Janette:My ring, I pawned for money to get back to who I thought was my first love Janette: he spoke to me with words so sweet.. he “waves” and I feel the “shore”ness of my wrong decision shifting my view, He wanted me to “sea” breeze so I could forget where the “Son” sets next, I was convinced I didn’t need to repent of my sin, He told me he could wash me with the “Tide” that was coming in. the weather was pleasant on the Atlantic surface but as I got to His core the temperature drastically changed yes, I contacted an STD, he “burned” me at 9,800 degrees. He was my earth, he wasmy world I’m sorry to tell you but there’s more Ezekiel:Did u think I wouldn’t notice… the symptoms and the signs, and your unexplainable cravings for sin of all kinds, even had trouble sleeping Janette: Weeping may endure for a night but joy didn’t come in the morning sickness. So in my shame and my mourning you witnessed me take the pill for the morning after coincidently located right next to my box of alabaster, I was to shameful to bring forth Al a bast… Ezekiel: Stirred lies of wicked men’s tongues started deceivin you, then automatically planted the seeds of deceit in you, And when u were pregnant with falsehood it became impossible to “conceive” the truth Janette: (The truth) made me free but I ran back to what was comfortable being enslaved a mind depraved, I’m sure you don’t want me now. Im not worth the price u paid…. Ezekiel: They flogged me with whips,that left my flesh stripped, I was Beat with their instruments, rhythmically, which caused my skin, I bleed symphonies, I can still remember the hooks, Like a chorus, and those weren’t just 66 letters they were musical scores, which contained the every note to keep us on one accord, for, you, to always have the right keys to my hearts doors Janette: I just wanted a sample repeat sin like loopin 8 bars, on my own tempo I embarked, Instead of following your instrumentation i drown out your heartbeat of tympani, and strings of harmonies, ignore the woodwinds of your spirit, if your trumpet sounds I wont hear it or even the brass ring, cuz ive layed tracks and tracks of acapella but so i can hear myself sing, majoring in minor, has left me scratched like broken records, causing my life to, causing my life to, causing my life to - stutter, im an false instructor pretending as if im watching the conductor, I’m too unlawful to be your wife and probably never recover…. Ezekiel: My WILL, was put to the test, when I had to choose to escape glory to escape in glory, or bear torment upon my flesh, YOU, were the reason I embraced that rugged cross, like my child, whom was long lost ,MARRY, my own mother could even recognize disfigured the face of her son. ME, is what I gave you on calvary when It was done. I told you I loved you, how much, well I showed you ,You called it crucifixion, I call it “proposal” WILL YOU MARRY Me… You don’t need a third party u have direct access to me, and we won’t ever have to worry about remembering our anniversary, because I’ve yet to find a calendar with a date for eternity. Janette: I, need, your Ezekiel: GRACE and MERCY is what I lavish upon, there’s a recession of my presence, I see the demand so I supply the missing peace that your heart demands , And then Janette: some cry over spilled milk I weep over spilled… Ezekiel: Blood that could not be measured in pints to count Together: (my love) Janette: was contingent on what was instant Together: I know I had to come Janette: to repentance Ezekiel: Father, forgive them for they know not what they do Janette:Father forgive me for I know not what Ive done Janette: Ill get myself together I’ll clean myself up Ezekiel: Please, allow me, im the only one who can make you clean Together: Without Spot Wrinkle Without Blemish Ezekiel:Your bridesmaids goodness and mercy will follow u, it is already finished It was you who I chose even though I called many. I am coming back for you Together: Will you be ready OR NOT???

[@adeyemibeatrice9881]

Ms. Olufunmi vlogs Thank you very much. God bless you.

[@jaylenpatterson8062]

Thank you so much for this!!! You saved me tons of time of typing it all out! God bless you

[@bat-melechhamelachim4063]

You're a good citizen, random stranger!

[@evesantiamosehla4545]

Wow..... Heartfelt

[@lizzymwamba7546]

thank you for this

[@larhondah.2793]

pure genius. she said majoring in minor I was like wooowwww!! but when he begged to clean her tears mine started flowing LOL

[@layniewolfe]

Just balled my eyes out for 13 minutes... I heard your poem over ten years ago.....and I was somehow brought back to this..and it has blessed me so greatly. Thank you ❤️

[@deneesampson2697]

You called it Crucification I called it proposal

[@stephenmartin6714]

🤯

[@marypeaceprincess3819]

Lovely!

[@blackbeauty5811]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@gem9213]

"We don't even have to remember our anniversary..." fav line 😇

[@sOnlight67]

Ready or not He is coming! Oh the love of Jesus for his church! For me! For you! No matter where I am in my Christian walk...this brings me full circle every time! No better sermon!

[@nhadyalawes6802]

I don't even know how many times I've watched this in the past few years. Convicts me every time.

[@rachelrochelle3714]

Same here!

[@igetminez777]

It's beautiful that at 9:51 she didnt stop stuttering, until he touched her. The reference is unreal.

[@c.deserytysonsyder4459]

Just amazing. This poem was huge for me. Brought me to tears and set me in motion to act and to make myself ready. I have played it for some believers who still have yet to understand it. I guess It hits you at different time of the cycle in the life of a believer.

[@Uniklymade1]

performance gets an "A", delivery gets an "A," and da words get an "AMEN!" u guys r great, this delivery makes me cry

[@nathanielamohboateng2583]

I've watched this over and over again and I still love it. Jane and Ezk, God bless you. Can't wait for your next collaboration.

[@steflondon88]

me to!!!!!!

[@jadabrowne9182]

This is "DEEP" .... the emphasis and blend placed on many words helped me in understanding this ... Very good performance and a marvelous message delivered ...

[@winiowiny7258]

Oh.. How he loves us so..... HE LOVES US!!

[@kd0ileydorsey349]

wini owiny I'm so glad He does even when we stray away.

[@winiowiny7258]

Hallelujah... He is so good...

[@kwameshelta9814]

When we get to heaven one day, these guys are going to minister this piece there

[@christiansylvia2003]

When you're pregnant with the wrong things (sin),it becomes impossible to conceive the truth. Christ is my beauty & perfection I don't need CONCEALER

[@kjwright]

" I'm sure you don't want me now, I'm not worth the price you paid"-AMAZING POETS-MUCH love to you

[@09BlackKnight]

This is why I love spoken word poetry, I'd get an autograph from these two before a rapper any day.

[@streetfight1987]

I'm glad that I stumbled.... that God directed me to this video.

[@sphetowizzh]

Still the Best Duo, big ups P4CM, watching for like the 20th time now

[@MarkTisland68]

From beginning to end, I wept. One of those efforts that probably gets everyone that listens to ask within themselves, "How did you know?" I am in love again, and my heart is broken anew.

[@cynojack]

Wooooowww. This is exactly what I needed to understand the live of God for me. As a young adult the issues of today seem to pile up... university struggles, social pressures. But... the love of God!!! Amen

[@NicoleBusbee15]

Crying watching this video...This is my Testimony...Thanks for posting!!

[@kole7963]

Wow. Lord I'm sorry. I repent of my sins and want to leave this comment here as a public reminder of my re-dedication for you!!

[@SmoothiesnFacials]

I can watch this a million times

[@MrMelchan]

God THOROUGHLY spoke to me through this video. I need to be ready. Thank you P4CM for speaking truth in such a way to penetrate even the hardest of hearts. I Reaffirmed values that had long been forgotten because of this video. It Gave chills, brought tears to my eyes, and brought repentance to my heart. Thank you

[@Coverly573]

Am I the only one who is in tears? This pierced my soul. God forgive me of all my sins. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@RearviewWisdom]

I listened to this poem ten years ago when I first gave my life to Christ. Just happened to be listening to this poem today trying to encourage myself in this tough season. It hits so different when you’ve walked with Christ for some time , strayed from the faith and don’t know how to find your way back. I felt so convicted watching this. I pray the next time I come back here I’ll be on the other side of this battle.

[@ricalovesjesus]

I've been saved a long time and after watching this again I realize I need to repent and get closer to God

[@seratisapelo]

no matter how many times i've watched this.. i still get goosebumps from just clicking on the video

[@Nasiphi_Njomeni]

" Ill get myself, Ill clean myself....." Always gets me

[@benjaminadomako5313]

"We dont have to worry about remembering our anniversary becuz we have yet to have a calendar for eternity" Dammmmmmn Spiritual Bars This Set Me straight

[@juicyjewcez1983]

"when I called you out of darkness and into marvelous things"

[@JanelleMel]

"My WILL, was put to the test, when I had to choose to escape glory to escape in glory, or bear torment upon my flesh, YOU, were the reason I embraced that cross, like my child, whom was long lost, MARRY, my own mother could even recognize disfigured the face of her son. ME, is what I gave you on the cross of Calvary when it was done."

[@patrickhodson8715]

Woah! I didn’t even catch that! Thanks for pointing it out!

[@betelteka7113]

I cried shamelessly. God is Good! Thank you Jesus!

[@cbell1974able]

this is one of the most beautiful poems i've ever heard in my life

[@reapingmeadow]

Can't stop crying. Can't stop watching, over and over again. Thank you!

[@monalisamazvimavi9732]

Performed this for a poetry competition. Was truly amazing learning these words over and over again. My favourite poem of all time.

[@annitahagasha2952]

Seven years later, am still here. This is one amazing piece

[@PreciousPyn]

"if im not gaining your heart, then Im just wasting time because more than I need you to be outwardly beautiful I need you to be mine" SNAPS

[@edencartwright4353]

This had me crying like babyface! lol Gods love is soo amazing

[@jimmiel1]

Jesus' love for us so powerfully and clearly described in a way only a truly gifted and inspired poet can, Thank you Ezekiel & Janette for letting God speak through you is such a powerful and sobering way. May God richly bless your ministry!

[@mamazuu9916]

woooooooooow...such exposition. Got me tear stained and on my knees...He says nolet me...I am the only one who can make you clean, without spot, wrinkle, blemish. Thank you Lord!!!

[@NopeNotToday26]

Yo man…this is…I don’t even know. The power of poetry and then the fact God gave them that ability is truly remarkable! I love poetry but I feel selfish to take credit for something I myself truly cannot fully own at all! Praise be to God, forreal! 👏🙌

[@sakyibea1570]

It's 2018 and i''m still in awe of this piece.Totally amazing.

[@TheHill1027]

This never gets old...every time I watch it, I cry!

[@ThatGirlWithAVoice]

This is the most powerful thing I've ever heard.

[@janicebenjamin8276]

All praises to The Most High

[@DtownCboy]

I wanna get down with yall, I feel like these my peoples. Much love to all who enjoy truth under God's grace

[@MoDizzle92377]

I was blessed by that PERFORMANCE!!

[@ziyandayawa8234]

Ezekiel + Janette = Great combination 👌👌💕.God bless u.

[@pinkyngculu3127]

I am in love with the poem. Jesus is my groom and I am her bride

[@michaelhall7663]

My ex showed me this the other year and it changed my life. Long live poetry🔥

[@jessicamanoy8600]

Powerful brought me to tears realizing what God has been trying to get me to see as im blinded by the world...I love you ABBA and only you i ask that you fill me with your spirit daily help my overcome and kill my flesh daily for I want to be holy in your presence! For you are the one only true love!

[@3Malve]

Logged in to say...I felt the Spirit of God all on this!

[@pelukanmi]

wow, I remember some of these words randomly... 10years on! Thank you 😇 I have too many fave lines...but this one ''you are holy, so I have to impose what's legalistic, making appeals for what you already acquitted, obsessed with overruling objections, purposely plucking purpose...'' Just wow

[@wilhels.7986]

I really love this portrayal of the Love of Christ. It gave me a deeper understanding, and clarity and insight into the true love and peace of Christ, not like 'the world' gives, but as My Father giveth. AMEN

[@sheradiates6159]

Amen

[@saritaaprendeespanol]

2:40!!!! Jesus is our foundation!!!

[@nelisajojo]

this poem pulls at my heartstrings every time i listen to it, it's just too amazing. I love it.

[@maryburrell3948]

Never heard of them before need to Google them this truly an anointed performance piece.

[@NuLyteTV]

Almost a year ago I was ready to go back in the world... But this video-poem-upload interrupted. Thank you.

[@j.m.367]

This is has moved me so much.. Praise God!. We do not understand the depth of His love for us. This is the truth!

[@patrickhodson8715]

I’ve watched this easily dozens of times over the years. Gets me every time

[@ninath13]

Awesome Poetry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SummerRichardson]

I watch this at least once a month! Whew, it's so powerful!

[@peacethrumusiq]

dont know how many times I've watched this.. but it gets me every time!!!!

[@AfrikanBaby]

Great spoken word, awesome performance. Never gets old! (Ezekiel looks so different without his beard).

[@robrod007]

That was phenomenal! !! Congrats to you both. Great acting, execution and most importantly message and passion

[@JaniceMba]

Now that was powerful, I implore you to take the time to watch and listen with your heart.

[@Barbiiee360]

Shivers straight through!

[@meridithafrica354]

I just watched this video during a class lecture and was moved deeply.thank you thank God for those who still walk in him:)awesome clip

[@godsjewel9484]

Speechless!!!! This was BEAUTIFUL!!!!! GOD is so great... I fell in love with Christ all over again by watching this!!!!! snap snap

[@ameriqueindienindigene9096]

Triple Wows!!! This is so beyond deep!

[@naomimoon7082]

Speechless. That. was. beautiful.

[@PalesaLPhillips]

Fell in love with these words 5 years ago, and they still hit deep!

[@CreativeTheologian]

You right. I totally didn't realize i missed "WILL" 'till just yesterday I revisted to reply to a response... absolutely mind blowin!

[@elizabethnjoki4912]

this just left me speechless. DEEEEEEEP!!!!!

[@rizziep2023]

this gave me chills this was powerfull

[@heiress82]

This piece made me remember how important staying close to Him. Even when you think you are, that's when you're least. I thank God for this ministry!!!

[@michaelwimberly8]

Very powerful!!! one of my favorites

[@ceyoung504]

Love it, Love it, Love it!! Sent chills through my body.

[@tarabrown6932]

This was absolutely beautiful. It makes my heart melt and eyes water every time

[@thekingdomofgod95f]

This had me in tears. Lord your will be done in our lives

[@kd0ileydorsey349]

I am so glad that Jesus loves us the way He does. I really hate sin and I'm trying to be close to Him again. I thought because I had strayed too far and the hurt that I endured that caused me to run from Him the things I've done I thought He wouldn't want me back.