***** There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil (Job 1:1). Now, first time I read that I was like, you mean to say Job didn't have no sin? Not even a small small sin? I know … Continue reading Let’s talk holiness
Month: April 2016
Is heaven for real?
***** I am starting to wonder how easily we are losing the dream of a heaven. I don't know which is worse between the Thessalonians that were perhaps more eager for it or our generation that seems to ignore and let go this dream. Neither is better but when I look at our times, I … Continue reading Is heaven for real?
What is love?
***** Friends I seek to know, what is love? I seek to know and understand better And so now I wonder; what is love? Who out there will hear my query? Talk to me and tell me, what is love? ***** I doubt I have a word to pen on this noun A description to … Continue reading What is love?
The troubles of my age and day.
***** Dear God, as your son in this generation hear me Hear my cry on my troubles in this day and age Unlike my fathers, my temptations have a new dimension Not that I am tempted beyond them, no only differently And so dear God hearken to my prayer of our times. ***** You see … Continue reading The troubles of my age and day.
Dear world; I am not your son.
***** I know you must hate me What's more, I would expect worse And if for a moment you did love me Then sure I would and need worry For dear world; I am not your son. ***** Why would you love such a stubborn soul? When all you have screamed to me I ignore. … Continue reading Dear world; I am not your son.
What would I withhold from you?
***** My mind is made up and my heart follows My gaze only is on that Cross of Calvary There where I was birthed in grace and love; To be called the son of the most high God What would I withhold from Him? ***** If He could not save His son for me If … Continue reading What would I withhold from you?
Saul of Tarsus; what did you see?
***** Dear Saul, this allow me to ask, only a bit For in my mind this nagging thought rings I must but know for I cannot understand; How a persecutor so soon becomes the victim Saul of Tarsus; what did you see on that road? ***** Walking down that Damascus pathway With authority and focus … Continue reading Saul of Tarsus; what did you see?
Be of great cheer, Simon of Cyrene
***** Oh dear Simon, of all that gathered there to look, Among them that witnessed my Savior beaten None other they chose a hand to lend on the cross But you Simon of Cyrene, you must have wondered; Why me of all, a foreigner yet the cross to bear for Him? ***** If the Lord … Continue reading Be of great cheer, Simon of Cyrene