Messiah’s Light

From Isaiah 53:9:  “They made his grave with the wicked and his tomb with the rich, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.”

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Born before light breathes

God’s master blueprint

Only darkness exists

Waiting, His Son’s footprint

 

Sin breathes at Eden

Perfect light shattered

Tomorrow’s harsh darkness

Righteousness now scattered

 

From garden’s shadows

Bloody cross awaits

Savior’s light journeys on

From heaven’s open gate

 

God’s people wander

Darkness covers world

Divine plan’s fulfillment

Messiah’s light unfurled

 

Light moves against sin

Nailed to rugged tree

Every transgression paid

Saving grace sets man free

 

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From Isaiah 53:10:  “Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him with affliction.  When you make his life an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring and shall prolong his days; through him the will of the Lord shall prosper.”

Charles Stanley Quote

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We must look at the greatness, promises, and purposes of our God as revealed in His Word, because divine truth is our anchor in the storms of life.

From John 14:26-27:  “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you.  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

Deepening Relationship (Elfchen Series #219)

Adoration

Welcoming

Father’s door

Opens with grace

Finding joy in hope

Prayer

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Meditation

Opening

Wounded heart

Coming to Father

Asking for mercy’s aid

Prayer

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Affirmation

Enabling

Faith’s voice

Light replaces darkness

Gratifying conversation with Father

Prayer

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

A. W. Pink Quote

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Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude–an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God.

From Jeremiah 17:7:  “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose confidence is the Lord.”

Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer.  Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers.  This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.

Righteousness Feeds Faith

From John 4:23-24:  “But the hour is coming and is now here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him.  God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

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Wilderness travels

Darkness trembles, taking flight

Father always with thee

Witnessing Savior’s light

 

Mayhem’s daily noise

Stepping away, seeking peace

Father delivers truth

Savior transforms faith’s lease

 

Hope flowing with joy

Aligning with Spirit’s heart

Father’s eternal love

Savior’s breath brings fresh start

 

Cross proclaims mercy

Paying for every debt owed

Father’s unselfish grace

His love paves Savior’s road

 

Righteousness feeds faith

Bearing Spirit’s timely fruits

From Father’s blessed vine

Savior nurtures each root

 

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From John 15:7-8:  “If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.  My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become My disciples.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Who of us has not longed for a word from God, searched for a glimpse of His power, or yearned for the reassurance of His presence, only to feel that He seems absent from the moment.  Yet later, we realize how very present He was all along.

From Psalm 23:1-3:  “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.  He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.”

Share Savior’s Grace

From John 20:19-20:  “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’  After He said this, He showed them His hands and His side.  Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.”

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Witnessing faithful heart

Soul filling with boldness

Praying to Risen Savior

Transformed from Calvary’s coldness

 

Flowing from high mountains

Gift of living water

Feeding Jordan’s headwaters

Baptized each son and daughter

 

Proving mercy conquers death

Christ leads to faith’s rebirth

Walking no more in darkness

Anchored forgiveness at hope’s berth

 

Hearing “Peace be with you”

Spirit’s power now comes

Bestowing eternal joy

Heard from harmony’s faithful drum

 

Calling each believer

Go forth, share Savior’s grace

Blessing as He blesses us

Enriched with Resurrection’s embrace

 

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From Acts 4:32-33:  “Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common.  With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.”

Saint Augustine Quote

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He who is filled with love is filled with God himself.

From Psalm 18:1-2:  “I love you, O Lord, my strength.  The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

F. B. Meyer Quote

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The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer.

From Philippians 4:6:  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

F. B. (Frederick Brotherton) Meyer (1847-1929) was an English pastor, evangelist, and Christian writer.  He was heavily invested with inner city mission work in both his native country as well as the United States.

Trusted Guidance

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With element of mystery

Father’s divine plan evolves

Man imprisoned with transgressions

Faithful mercy shall resolve

 

Always leading with light of hope

Each treasured gift to embrace

Journey fulfills Father’s glory

Righteousness surrounds man’s space

 

Topped off with Father’s steadfast love

Filled with purpose in His name

Deliverance as He promised

Spirit igniting faith’s flame

 

Everything shall work together

Father forgives, lifting man up

Justified by faith, through His grace

Sharing His wisdom close-up

 

Tomorrow’s appointments scripted

Each written in Father’s hand

Choose to follow His Holy Word

Trusted guidance as He planned

 

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