Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Serving Jesus

Posted on June 21, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Galatians 4:4-5: “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.”

Wandering, undisciplined

Enslaved to darkness of sin

Unlikely heirs of God’s kingdom

Seeking Jesus, Scripture’s linchpin

Flaunting rebellious spirit

Indifferent to God’s Word

Fallible, filled with weakness

Finding Jesus, redemption stirred

Warming frozen hearts with grace

Light rising from blood-stained tree

Adopted as God’s children

Choosing Jesus, forever free

Breaking loose from evil’s chains

Deliverance, God’s design

Forgiven, more disciplined

Praising Jesus, mercy divine

Proclaiming Gospel’s viewpoint

Epiphany of God’s joy

Disciples, called to follow

Serving Jesus, mission deploys

From 1 John 1:7: “But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.”

Finding Encouragement

Posted on June 14, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Joshua 1:9: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Challenges rolling in

On waves of ceaseless tides

Searching for faithful hope

Jesus shall be thy guide

Universe seems empty

Darkness never takes rest

Seeking encouragement

Jesus hears each request

Faith walking toward light

Hope growing from His love

Filling heart with fresh grace

Jesus comes from above

Optimism descending

Day’s outlook shining bright

Finding encouragement

Jesus shares trusted light

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From Romans 15:5-6: “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Taken From a Church Sign

Posted on June 9, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Because He lives, I can see tomorrow.

From Romans 10:9: “Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Come, Follow Me

Posted on May 31, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 9:23: “Then He said to them all, ‘If any wish to come after Me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.'”

Walking road of solitude

Every step heading somewhere

Today, meeting one stranger

“Come, follow me”—He declares

Hearing His witness of grace

Darkness transitions to light

Stranger’s Word sinking deeper

Rendezvous sealed with Spirit bright

Sharing His comfort of peace

Truth serving as Scripture’s guide

Stranger’s righteous heart affirms

Mercy’s breath comes alongside

Traveling as one each day

Faith’s journey follows high road

Stranger’s compass always true

Love unlocks atonement’s code

Seeing life’s purpose at last

Redemption at Heaven’s door

Stranger no more, Jesus Christ

Eternity comes ashore

From John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on May 31, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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When we stay focused on Jesus, we can take comfort in knowing He’ll lead us through the hard places.

From Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on May 26, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Jesus has prayed that we might be one with Him as He is one with the Father.

From 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Walking Closely

Posted on May 21, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 24:13-15: “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself came near and went with them.”

On life’s Emmaus Road

Walking closely with thee

Grace of Jesus bestowed

Calvary’s path sets us free

Wilderness gathers near

Walking down evil’s road

Christ’s love making it clear

Sinful darkness now implodes

Life’s burdens weighing down

Walking with Christ, our Lord

Mercy begins countdown

Redemption coming on board

Heaven’s kingdom awaits

Walking each faithful path

Salvation opens gate

Jesus bridges judgement’s wrath

From Philippians 3:20: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Taken From a Church Sign

Posted on May 15, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Be a mirror for Jesus.

From James 1:23-25: “For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act—they will be blessed in their doing.”

Light Now Free!

Posted on May 10, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 24:6-7: “Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to the hands of sinners and be crucified and on the third day rise again.”

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Enemy’s motives

Darkness full of fraud

Life spiraling down

Behind his facade

Trapped, with no escape

Caught in evil’s net

Each wave crashing down

Sinking deeper yet

Flowing river’s faith

Never left alone

Christ walks on water

Freed from this millstone

Hearing trumpet sound

Redemption’s surge swells

Blessed assurance

Now soul shall be well

Blood pays any cost

Sins nailed to this tree

Witness empty tomb

Rising, Light now free!

The hymn “When Peace, Like a River” inspired the writing of this poem. The lyrics were written by Horatio Gates Spafford in 1873. The song is sometimes titled from a line in the popular refrain, “It Is Well With My Soul.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on May 7, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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When we are first saved, our steps are small and uncertain, but as we practice and mature in Christ, walking by the Spirit becomes a normal and essential part of our faith.

From Galatians 5:24-25: “And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”

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