Both God and Man

From Hebrews 4:15:  “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin.”

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Jesus, Son of Man

Human in every way

Temptation’s darkness

Resisting Satan’s play

 

Jesus, Son of God

Father’s one righteous path

Perfect and sinless

Upsetting evil’s math

 

Jesus, Son of Man

Born in humble stable

Love sent from Father

Sitting at His table

 

Jesus, Son of God

God walking among us

Our steps become His

Boarding heavenly bus

 

Christ, both God and Man

Bridges between each realm

Never bending knee

Steering from heaven’s helm

 

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From John 8:54-55:  “Jesus answered, ‘If I glorify Myself, My glory is nothing.  It is My Father who glorifies Me, He of whom you say, ‘He is our God,’ though you do not know Him.  But I know Him.'”

Treasured Leaves (Haiku Series #249)

Harmony’s Palette

Final breath of summer

Extinguished by autumn’s tune—

Leaves’ colorful sketch

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Day by Day

Autumn brings changes

Nature’s preparation time—

Every fallen leaf

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Mission Accomplished

Trees’ full canopies

Annual autumn harvest

Left bare once again

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Monday Memories: Infinite Road

person wearing white shirt walking on dirt road

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Walking this lonely road

Losing count of each step

Packing life’s hefty load

Careful not to misstep

 

Miles of infinite road

Where will it finally end?

Life scanned, like some bar code

What lies around the bend?

 

Few answers on this road

Walking day after day

Needing life to reload

Feeling like nature’s prey

 

Danger lurks on this road

Always staying alert

Life delayed in safe mode

Old, worn boots kicking dirt

 

Life resembles this road

Challenges come and go

Heavy, infinite load

Never walking too slow

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Originally published May, 2020.

Redemption’s Ticket

From Ephesians 2:8  “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

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Dotting I’s, crossing T’s

Life’s performance checklist

Nice life bestowed on thee

Knowing Father shall insist

 

Worshipping each Sunday

Dollars fill collection

Mirror says, “Good Christian”

Seeking Father’s affection

 

Feeling faith’s emptiness

Life’s perfection falls short

Redemption’s ticket waits

Striving for Father’s passport

 

Hearing at last, Word’s truth

New covenant shall rise

Hope’s mercy calls for faith

Fulfilling Father’s franchise

 

Receiving salvation

Despite life’s sinful walk

By grace, Savior redeems

Grasping Father’s faithful rock

 

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Leaving life’s performance treadmill, the Gospel’s true road offers guidance through our Savior’s blessed grace–as we walk faithfully in His light into new life.

Testaments of Faith (Elfchen Series #172)

Listen

Calling

From God

Following His righteousness

Running away from temptation

Living

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Promise

Living

Through Christ

Calvary’s cross waits

Blessed salvation rises ahead

Fortifying

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Transform

Fortifying

Against enemy

Darkness stirs doubt

Stand now, follow Jesus

Light

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Dreamland Express

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Nightly journey

Making every turn

Dreamland Express

Locomotive churns

 

Night’s stardust twirls

Beaming moonlight shines

Dreams coloring

Brilliant skyline

 

Stillness breathing

Dancing with more guests

Each dream connects

Peace surrounds night’s quest

 

Endless travels

Finding elation

Dreams speak softly

Night’s destination

 

Early dawn’s pause

Closing nighttime’s gate

Dreamland Express

Morning’s station waits

 

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Opening Thy Door

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Standing outside door

Holy Son of Man

Knocking and waiting

Sharing Father’s grace plan

 

Conquering darkness

Timeless gift He brings

Coming to serve man

Soaring on eagle’s wings

 

Hearing now His voice

Sacred, divine love

Calling to repent

Witnessing from above

 

Opening thy door

Christ boldly walks in

Showing wounded hands

Forgiving every sin

 

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Charles Stanley Quote

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Our connection with God cannot be a one-way street.  We will get to know our Father more intimately when we learn to listen.

From Isaiah 30:21:  “And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”

Reassurance (Haiku Series #248)

Receiving

Attitude’s darkness

Single moment sharing light—

Friend’s words of kindness

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Energizing

Beaten, defeated

Evaporating spirit—

Tomorrow’s sunrise

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Discovering

Confidence shaken

Endless search for proper key—

Today, door opens

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Monday Memories: Speaking to Thee

This short poem is inspired from two different hymns:  “Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” and “I Love to Tell the Story.”

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Telling His true story

Jesus, His glory reigns

Unseen, heaven above

Breaking sinful chains

 

Hungering and thirsting

Weary, endless despair

Message of Salvation

Answering these prayers

 

Firm rock, speaking to thee

Living echoes of hope

Children, lost and alone

Faith walking life’s tightrope

 

Hidden depths, troubled sea

Precious wisdom fills thee

Hearing His glowing words

Loving hand calms the sea

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One of my favorite hymns is “Earth and All Stars” which we sang many times at my former church in Montana.  Here is a link for the hymn:

Do you have a favorite hymn (an old favorite or a more current one)?  Let’s have a discussion in the comments.  

Originally published May, 2020.