Trust Forever Fed

From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley:  “In the hands of God, adversity becomes the means through which His supernatural power is demonstrated.”

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Believing in Jesus

Faith built upon His love

Following God’s law

Hope sown from above

 

Walking in light with Christ

Faith’s strength breathes, as God planned

Conquering darkness

Peace fills each heartland

 

Beholding Savior’s grace

Faith’s cornerstone reborn

Seeing empty tomb

Redemption airborne

 

Hearing Messiah’s voice

Faith embraces His Word

Fearing no longer

Mountaintop unblurred

 

Weeping replaced with joy

Faith’s enriched Living Bread

Coming home at last

Trust forever fed

 

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From 1 John 5:3-4:  “For the love of God is this, that we obey His commandments.  And His commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world.  And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.”

Monday Memories: Night

From Colossians 1:13-14 “He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

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From the Creator, comes the day’s light

Why then, is there perpetual night?

 

Sin-filled darkness, traverses borders

Nations breathing endless disorders

 

Not a single country shall be spared

Few if any, seem ready . . . prepared

 

Partisan turmoil ignites unrest

Another sleepless night, minus rest

 

Social illness parks at each corner

Past ills, leaving many a mourner

 

Violence, injustice never pause

Out of this gloom, marches a new cause

 

Shroud of night’s blackness, tearing apart

Light conquers night, crashing our Lord’s heart

 

Blood-stained Cross, now-empty tomb proclaim

Son of Man, Son of God lights new flame 

 

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From Revelation 22:5:  “And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.”

Originally published January, 2021.

Messiah’s Dawn

From Isaiah 42:1:  “Here is My servant, whom I uphold, My chosen, in whom My soul delights; I have put My spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations.”

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Prophecy foretold

Even greater light

From heavens above

Love scales newfound heights

 

Spirit upon Him

Justice shall prevail

Breath of gentleness

Christ tips evil’s scale

 

Voice of Good Shepherd

Strengthened, never faint

Coastline’s faith whispers

Every blessed saint

 

Actions of patience

God’s Word guides with peace

Filled with righteousness

Salvation’s new lease

 

Darkness crawls away

Grace raises each heart

Messiah’s dawn reigns

Hope’s defining start

 

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From Isaiah 42:6:  “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations.”

Infallible (Elfchen Series #284)

Mercy’s Breath

Rejoice!

Darkness forsaken

Savior’s merciful light

Payment for redemption’s gift

Love

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Hope’s Illumination

Believe!

Resurrection’s light

Savior’s destiny fulfilled

Permanent cornerstone of faith

Trust

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Life’s Rebirth

Submission!

Heart’s acceptance

Savior’s risen grace

Warmth of eternity’s light

Forgiven

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Good Shepherd

From Jeremiah 31:2-3:  “Thus says the LordThe people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest, the Lord appeared to him from far away.  I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”

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Brought out of wilderness

Darkness no longer speaks

Good Shepherd offers rest

Strengthened, no longer weak

 

Joyful journey of peace

Mountains singing with praise

Faith’s vineyards now planted

Harvest reaping God’s ways

 

Gladness fills every heart

Light rises to applaud

Good Shepherd gathers flock

Destiny’s Lamb of God

 

Redemption flows from love

Forgiveness sown from grace

Bethlehem bears God’s Son

Enemy gives up chase

 

Darkness replaced with hope

Mercy’s love fulfills peace

Good Shepherd quiets storm

Spirit transforms faith’s lease

 

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From John 10:14-16:  “I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me, just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father.  And I lay down my life for the sheep.  I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.”

Journey’s Protector

From 1 Corinthians 15:56-58:  “The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.  But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

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Each advancing year

Blessed by Father’s love

Overcoming through faith

Joy’s praises soar above

 

Journey’s protector

Loved by Holy Son

Reconciling sin’s sting

Heaven’s work shall be done

 

Resurrection’s light

Powered by Son’s grace

Transforming forgiveness

Today’s peace to embrace

 

Steadfast in spirit

Encouraged by Son

Raising up hope’s outlook

Tomorrow’s rising sun

 

Mercy found in Christ

Discouraged no more

Witnessing Calvary

Redemption’s open door

 

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From the words of English preacher, Charles Spurgeon:  “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.”

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Immanuel

Family’s

Earthly realm

Born of virgin

Son of skilled carpenter

Jesus

Lamb of God

Destiny’s

Heavenly presence

Light replaces darkness

Fulfillment of God’s Word

Savior

Deliverer 

Resurrection’s

Unselfish love

Rising with forgiveness

Shattering chains of sin

Messiah

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William Wilberforce Quote

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True Christians consider themselves not as satisfying some rigorous creditor, but as discharging a debt of gratitude.

Colossians 2:13-14:  “And when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with Him, when He forgave us all our trespasses, erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands.  He set this aside, nailing it to the cross.”

William Wilberforce (1759-1833) was a member of the British Parliament.  He became a major figure in the movement to abolish the slave trade and slavery itself in the British Empire.

Forever, King of Kings

From Luke 2:8-11:  “Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.  Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”

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Humble shepherds

Tending flocks at night

Angel sharing great news

Shining from Bethlehem’s light

 

Minds awaken

Praising with great joy

Hearts filling with wonder

Witnessing love in this boy

 

Promise fulfilled

Giving thanks to God

Savior comes to rescue

Raising hope, at last unthawed

 

Darkness conquered

Forgiving man’s sin

Forever, King of Kings

Locking redemption’s linchpin

 

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From Colossians 1:13-14:  “He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

Unwavering Journey

From Psalm 3:3-4:  “But you, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.  I cry aloud to the Lord, and He answers me from His holy hill.”

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Shoring up man’s wisdom

Stepping forward to serve

Giving generously

From heavens, God observes

 

Walking daily with God

Sharing peace from His love

Receiving blessed grace

Mercy breathes from above

 

Facing adversity

Believing in God’s Word

Unwavering journey

Hope deepens from faith stirred

 

Writing faith’s divine plan

Fulfilling every page

Forgiving sin’s darkness

Christ’s light takes center stage

 

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From Acts 13:23-25:  “Of this man’s posterity God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as He promised; before His coming John had already proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.  And as John was finishing his work, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am?  I am not He.  No, but One is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the strap of the sandals on His feet.’”