Showing posts with label Believe in God. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Believe in God. Show all posts

Saturday, July 15, 2017

VESPERS AT THE END OF THE SABBATH: Believe It ... Or Not!





You May Choose
To Believe It ... Or Not
BUT
Unobtrusive Humble Poor
Was The Savior Of Mankind
The Lord Of Life
The King Of Creation
BUT
He Was Not Given To
Self-indulgent Displays
Of Great Pomp As A Usual Circumstance!

He Was Despised By Carnality's Clan
AND
By The Religious Glitterati
Hated
To His Very Core! -
It Was Not For Show!

You Would Not Believe
That He Was The Creator Of Man
God
Infinitely Kind
For
His Divinity Was Wrapped Up
Cloaked, If You Will
In The Sodden Garment Of Humanity
Prone To Sin - But Sinless
Prone To Temptation - But Guiltless
Hunted By Satan - But Not Caught
Tormented - But Not Terminated
For
As He Said Of Himself:


I Lay Down My Life -
No One Takes It From Me! 
I Shall Rise Again!



They All Thought It Was An Idle Boast
Because They Knew
- Of A Surety -
That A Once-Dead Man
Could Only Ever Be Known Again
As A ... Ghost!
They Were Clear On The Fact
That The Dead Cannot Live Again!
Or So They Thought!

Unobtrusive Human Poor
Before He Attired Himself
In Mankind's Robe
AND
Descended Into
Mankind's Veil Of Tears
Was Known
AND
Enthusiastically Worshipped
In The Heavenly Realm
As The Only Begotten Son Of The Father
The Ancient Of Days
AND
He Was Also There Known As King Glorious
The Pet Of Heaven!
He Was Greatly Beloved!
He Is Love!

Would It Surprise You To Know
That Unobtrusive Humble Poor Came To The Earth
To Return Man To His Father
BUT
He, Himself 
Arrived As A Defenseless Baby
In Need Of Earthly Parents
To Nurture Him
AND
Of Him To Take Care?!

As An Obviously Helpless
Apparently Defenseless Baby
He Had Enemies
In The Form Of Herod The Great
- A Murderously Vile And Godless Man -
Who Was A Tenant King Of The Roman Pagans
The Jewish Nation's Overlords
AND
The One Who Is
The Ultimate In Reprobates
AND
Who Was
The Most Beautiful 
The Most Musical
Creature
Ever Expressed From The Creator's Hands
Named Lucifer - The Covering Cherub
Now Called Satan
- The Adversary -
Who Was Cast Out Of Heaven
AND
Fallen To The Earth
With No Fixed Place Of Abode
- He Is A Free-Ranging Spirit -
Who Hated Him Like Poison
AND
Wanted Him Dead, Dead, DEAD!

Battle Lines Were Irrevocably Drawn!
Thing Will Come
To An Explosive Head!

With The Passage Of Time
Unobtrusive Humble Poor
Became A Gentle And Kind 
Man
In The Favor Of The Father God!

He Was Baptised In The River Jordan
By The Man Called
The Voice That Cried
In The Wilderness:

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord!


Who Was Likened Unto The Prophet Elijah!

The Godhead Three
Were All Present
All In Agreement
Each Filling His Own Position
At The Baptism!

Unobtrusive Humble Poor
Became The Christ
- The Anointed One -
On That Very Day Of His Baptism
AND
Started Out On His Mission
- As The Seed Of Eve
The Mother Of All Living -
To Crush The Head Of The Serpent
Aka Satan
Fka Lucifer!

In The Fulfillment Of The Mission
He Would
- Ultimately -
Have His Heel Bruised!
It Did Hurt!

He Was Roundly Despised
AND
Rejected
By Vile Men
AND
One Of His Closest Friends
- Who Ate His Blessed Bread -
Sold Him Out For Silver
When He Could Have Had Eternal Gold
In Heaven!

His Betrayer's Unfair Gain
Did Not Prosper Him
For
He Committed Suicide
AND
His 30 Pieces Of Illgotten Silver
Purchased A Field Of Blood -
A Burying Ground!

Unobtrusive Humble Poor
Was A Man Of Sorrows
AND
Well-Acquainted With Grief
Who Healed The Sick
Fed The Poor
AND
- No Surprise Here -
Asked Man To Believe On Him
IFThey Willed To Walk Through
Heaven's Pearly-Gate Door!

Another Close Friend
- Talkative Boastful Peter -
Denied Him!
The Sanhedrin Decried Him
BUT
The Heavenly Father Succored Him
AND
He 
- Ever Always Obedient -
Did The Will Of The One Who Sent Him -
His Life Was Not Even
34 Years Long!

From Teacher
Healer
Master
Prophet
To
Condemned
Sacrificed
Dead
Risen
To
To Heaven Returned
To
High Priest
Advocate
Savior
To
King
Judge
Returning Soon
Is Christ Jesus - My Savior
Not Some Vain Man
Who Died Too Soon!


I Shall Follow You, My Savior
I Know Not What My Lot Shall Be
But
I Know You
And
That Is Enough!


Please, Lord
Bless Keep And Save Me
To Do Your Bidding
To Walk In Your Light
To Live Right
To Stay In The Faith Fight
And
In The Great Day
See You In Delight!
AMEN.



I Believe Him!
Won't You?
Please Walk With Him!
I Do!
Take The Hand Extended From
The Son Of God
The Hope Of Man
AND
At The Appointed Time
You Shall
Range Around Glory Land!

The Promise Of God
Is Given
To Those Who Choose To Believe!



Sunday, January 15, 2017

PRAYER ... Because In The Lord God Jesus Christ I Do Believe!






Thank  You, God
For Grace And Glory!
Thank You, God
For Truth And Right!
Thank You, God
For Love And Salvation!
Thank You, God
For Being The Holy, Leading, Light!

Thank You, God
For Care And Comfort!
Thank You, God
For Peace And Rest!
Thank You, God
For Help And Healing
And
For Preparing Bright Mansions
In The Land Of No Night
As Homes For The Faithful Ones
Those Truly Blessed!

Father,
In Sorrow
In Gladness
I Fall Upon You!
In Bitterness
In Grief
To You, I Repair!
In Joy
By Faith
I Call Upon Your Name
Knowing
No Matter My Present Condition
In You
I Will Never Know Shame!

Whether
Heavy Hearted
Light Spirited
Or
Lagging On Leaden Feet
My Grateful Soul
To You Willingly Leaps
Knowing
Trusting
Believing
Walking In Jesus Christ's Faith
To The City Of Zion
Where Hope For Surpassing Glory
Has Me To My Soul's Savior
Well And Truly
Enchained
Hoping
The Victory In Salvation To Reap!

Jesus!
Blessed Jesus!
Please Take My Transport's Wheel!
 I Love You
And
I Bless You
And
I Honor You
As I Say My Prayers In
Your Matchless Name!
Please
Bless Me!
Teach Me!
Guide!
Guard!
Feed Me!
And
Lead Me!
For I Know
And
I Believe
You Will Never
Despise
Misguide
Nor
Discard
Your Faithful
Believing Ones
Unto The Disbelievers
Unquenched
Destroying Flame!

Dear Father, 
In The Hour Of My Trial
I Know My Jesus Will Plead For Me
And I Ask
That In The Day Of The Planned Destruction
Of Your Faithful Ones
That You Will Help
Our Souls Upon Thee
Like Limpets
To Cling!
Lord,
Help Us
Even In Dire Distress
A Zion Song To Sing!

In My Strength I Know Weakness!
In Your Strength, Lord
My Weakness Is Gone
So, Please
Grant Me A Boon
Blessed, Beloved, Father
And
Help Me To Keep My Mind
Fixed
On You
So That
In The Glorious Day
I Will Sing To You
- United With The Holy Angels -
A Glorious Praise
And
Worship
Celebration Song
Having Been
Delivered From Eternal Death
And
Delivered To Eternal Life
- Face To Face -
With The Lord Jesus
And
As A Glad Recipient
Of
A New Name
An Overcomer's Palm
And
A Royal Child's Gold Crown!

I Am Satisfied In Christ!
And
I Shall Praise You, God
All The Day Long
For
I Do
- In Child-like Faith -
Believe You
And
Your Holy Word
And
Know That You Are
Never Hasty!
Never Late!
Never Wrong!
A Keeper Of Promises!
A King To Loving Believers!
A Judge To Those Who Hate!

Lord,
In Mercy
With Dear Grace
I Beseech You
To Keep Me
And
The Brethren
Ever In Your Faithful Care
To Live Ever
Jesus' Faith Strong!
May Your Holy Spirit
With Us Ever Abide!
Grant Us The Promised Victory E'er Long!
AMEN.




Saturday, December 10, 2016

GOD IS NOT DEAD: The World Laughs!





Our Lives Are Often Beset By Dangers
 AND
Duty Seems Hard To Perform!
Our Imagination Paints Pictures
Of Impending Gloom And Ruin
AND
Our Faith
Born Of Belief And Obedience
Hears The Voice Of God Clearly Saying:
Child Of Love, Move Briskly!
Move Along In Faith! Move On!

The World Laughs!
Friends Snicker!
Beloved Family Turn Away
AND
All That Is Left
Is The Love Of Jesus
AND SO
Walk Is What We Do
For
In Holy Him
We Wholly Trust
For His Living Word Is Eternally True!

Mortals Working For Salvation
Is A No No!
BUT 
Working Because Of Faith
Is A Christian Must - Faith Works! -
For If Satan Can Cause Us
To Doubt The Word Of God
Christ Jesus
Our Eternal Hopes
Will Be Rendered
As Choking, Killing, Dust!

Wherever We Go
Let's Take With Us
Our Own Lamps
Lights
From The Living God
Let Us Not Let Ourselves Be Dazzled
By The Brilliant Light-Show Work
Of The Fraud
In Whom Is No Viable Reward!

Let Us Work
In Faith
While It Is Yet Day
For The Night Cometh - Pray!
Pray!
Ever Pray!
Trust The LordHe Will Deliver!
Trust Him
Who Created Me And You
For
He Is Faithful
AND
He Has Prepared Places For Us
In His Father's House Of Many Mansions!
I Desire One To Call My Home!
What About You?

********

I Desire To Go To Heaven
Even If I Go Alone!
It Would Be Nice To Have Company
BUT
The Choice Is Yours To Make!
Yours Alone!
Come ... If You Will!
Stay ... If You Must!
BUT
I Desire To Possess 
That Promised Home In Heaven
Even If I Go Alone!

God Is Not Dead!






Thursday, October 13, 2016

PRAYER: Lord, We Believe Your Word!





Oh, Lord
Great And Glorious
We Come Before You
Hearts Heavy
At The Plight Of Our Nation's People!

Lord, What Is To Become
Of This Prodigal People
Who Relish A Diet Of Pig Swill
And Reject The Lush Banquet
Arrayed On Zion's Hill;
Who Studiously Walk By Blind Sight;
Who Consider The Faith Of Jesus A Pox And A Blight;
Who Wallow In Flights Of Fantasy;
Who Enjoy Playing Pat-A-Cake
In The Whispy Web Of The Fabled Spider Anansi;
Who Thrill At The Experiencing Of The Mind-numbing Pill
And Laugh Uproariously
At All That Is Worthy A Toilet To Fill;
Who Play With The Fraud
And Believe Themselves To Be God;
And Who Consider The Confessed Children Of The Living God
To Be Kin To Demon Frogs?
Lord, Have Mercy Upon Them In Their Distress!

Oh, Lord
We Who Love And Believe In Your Beloved Son
Are Denigrated
And Denied
And Despised
And Abused
And Accused
Because:
We Don't Indulge In Thrills And Spills For Fun;
We Refuse To Play Russian Roulette With The Known Loaded Gun;
We Acknowledge That Sin Has No Degrees
No Matter Its Color
And That It Separates Us From The Holy God
We Daily Seek To Please;
We Know That An Elevating Love Of Self Is No Green Grass
And That It Puts Us In The Position
Of Requiring Your Sending Unto Us A Balaam's Talking Ass;
We Recognize That Self-Medication
Puts Us Up High On A Rotten Tree Limb;
We Refuse To Live To Experience Fleeting Thrills That Will Ultimately Kill;
We Choose To Accept And Know The Creator God Who Lives
Who Loves Us And Who Causes Us To Grow;
And Because
We Choose To Live By The Intangible Faith Of Jesus Christ The King
And Sing Praises To Him As We Look With Great Hope 
For The Sky Break Heralding His Returning!

Father,
Give Unto Us Strength For Our Journey
And Courage For The Way We Must Walk
Even In The Face Of Gross Opposition
To Humbly Keep The Holy Faith
To Be Able To Disagree
And Not Be Disagreeable
As We Share The Truths Of Heavenly Light
And Freely Available Salvation Unto Eternal Life!
Let Not The Spirit Of Fear Overcome Us!

Father,
Pity Us By Your Mercy
Comfort Us With Your Grace
And Let The Indwelling Holy Spirit
Direct Correct And Chide Us
And The Holy Angels Protect Us
Until The Day When In This Fleeting Life
We Have No More A Place!

Oh, Father,
Let Our Love For You Be Not Fair Weather
Neither Let It Be Wasted On The Accursed Other!
Bless Our Faith With Holy Sight
Unto The Day When There Shall Be
No More Night!
And, Lord
In That Day Of The Trumpet Of God
Call Us Forth From Death
Unto Eternal Life
For We Believe Your Holy Promises
And We Trust You To Honor Your Promise
To Get Us Home Safely
Through Jacob's Time Of Trouble
The Coming Prophesied Strife!

Oh, Lord
We Love You Indeed
And In The Name Of Jesus Christ The Righteous
With These Petitions We Plead.
Oh, Lord, Hear!
Oh, Lord, Do For Us What Only The Holy God Can Do!
AMEN.


Oh, That Men Would Praise

The Eternal God Of Love

The Giver Of True Life!





Sunday, October 9, 2016

Put God First!

Honor! Love!
Trust! Worship!
AND
Obey!
Mark The Way To Walk In Fellowship
If We Say God Is Our Lord
When We Pray!

If We Love God
We Will His Commandments Keep!
If We Trust God
We Will Walk In His Ways
No Matter The Way Steep!
If We Honor God
We'll Give
The First Fruits Of Our Increase 
To Help Further The Work Of The Kingdom To Come
AND
If We Worship God
It Will Be With More Than Just Our Tongues
Which In Our Mouths Live!

When We Obey God
God Repays Us
- As Only The Holy God Will Do -
With Treasures Of Peace And Rest Here
AND
Unimaginable Treasures
In The Blessed Kingdom Fair
It Is Promised That We Will Share!
We Will Have No Reason
To Doubt The Payment Of Rewards
For All Will Reap Of His Own Labor
Including The Wicked Fraud!

Honor! Love!
Trust! Worship!
AND
Obey!
Are Not Highminded Concepts
Like Those With Which
The Illuminated Intelligentsia Plays!
These Concepts
These Ideals
Are The Currency Of The Kingdom Not Made With Hands
AND
Are Eternal
Just Like The Godhead
Grand!

Talk Is Cheap!
It Requires No Sweat!
Lying Is Expensive
AND
Gets Us Caught
In Satan's Net Wide And Deep 
BUT
If We Call
The Father
The Son
AND
The Holy Spirit
Almighty God
We Will Do These First Works
To Claim The Reward
Payable At The Coming Of Him Who
Will Claim His Peculiar Treasure
At The Sounding Of The Trumpet Of the Holy God!

Add Endurance
To The Ideals
In The Trial Of Our Faith
For With The Grace Of God
Mercy Shows Its Lovely Face
AND
God's Great Love
Being Ever In Place
We Will Have Nothing To Fear
When God's Justice
Is Executed Against The Wilful Wicked
AND
The Unbelieving
For Whom In Glorious Heaven
There Is No Prepared Place!

Why Would You Choose To Die?

Believe In The Lord Christ
AND
Live!

Keep God's Commandments!
Setting Aside The Lusts Of Carnality
AND
Fear God
Which Together
Is The Whole Duty
Of Humanity!



Keep A Song In Your Heart
And
In Jesus Christ
Be Strong
As You Go On God's Errands!

*********

A Glorious Home In Heaven Awaits!





Wednesday, July 13, 2016

I Believe God ... BUT!?!






There Is A New Game Among Christians Called
Called
I Believe God ... BUT!
It Encourages Christians Called
To Question
What God Wrote
In His Holy Book!

It Permits Christians Called
To Call Into Question
The Foundation
AND
The Efficacy Of The Word
AND
Gives Satan
The Ability To
Acquire A BIG Able Goat Herd!

I AM The Way!
I AM The Truth!
I AM The Light!
I AM Your Life
Is What Jesus Christ God Says In The Instruction Book
On How To Gain Eternal Life
AND ...
Choosing To Believe The Liar
The Father Himself Of Lies
Is Indeed A Dreadful Place
For The So-Called Christian To Abide!

A Word Shall Not Change!
I AM The Word!
The Word Is My Character!
I AM The Eternal God!
No Beginning!
No Ending!
I AM!
Just Believe
For I Make Only Just Judgments
In The Life Stakes!

Choose To Believe And Receive
The Blessings Of Eternal Life
With Me
In Eternal Mansions
Where There Is No Strife
No Sorrow
No Hate
No Sadness
Only Blessing!
Choose The Glorious Blessing
Not Satan's Ignominious Fate!

I Believe God BUT ...
Is A Ploy Of The Fraud
Setting Up Man To Believe
He Can Question
Match Wits With The Holy God!

Don't Believe The Propaganda
Against God's Word Being All!
Ditch The Question!
Ditch Satan
AND
Go To
AND
Reason
With Your God
Who Loves You
With His Blood
With His Life 
AND
With His Everlasting Love!



Don't Fall 
For
The Intelligentsia's Fashions!
There Is 
No "BUT" In Believing God!


Buy The Truth
And
Sell It Not!
Satan Is The Liar
But
Jesus Christ Is All We Need
And 
With Whom We Should Cast Out Lot!