Passion, Purpose, and Promise

Passion, Purpose, and Promise

Passion met purpose by promise at the cross
God promised His only Son to pay sin’s cost
A profound love, like no other, Jesus did reveal
His handiwork was signified by power and zeal
He lived a sinless life, honorable in every way
His resolution was to work while it was, yet day
To fulfill all righteousness was His sacred aim
His living and dying proved prophetic claim
He delighted to do His Heavenly Father’s will
Though, piercing, pervasive agony, He would feel
Chastised by scourging until His visage was marred
Fueled by love of His Father and our souls, sin-scarred
Our souls were held down, estranged from God, by sin
By design, Jesus was lifted to draw all humanity in
In atonement for our sin debt, He gave His all
All who believe in Him shall rise to Him at His call
May we survey with wonder the cross and the empty tomb
And await His return to take us up to our heavenly room
Until then, let all who He has lifted shoulder their cross
By fervent intent, avow the Gospel pledge to those, yet lost

John 2:17 (Amp) And His disciples remembered that it is written
[in the Holy Scriptures], Zeal (the fervor of love) for Your house will eat
Me up. [I will be consumed with jealousy for the honor of Your house.]

John 2:17 (NLT) Then his disciples remembered this prophecy from the
Scriptures: “Passion for God’s house will consume me.”

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
3/31/09

Desire

Desire

When shall I appear on high before you?
How much longer must I tarry down here?
What else do I have to learn or go through
Before my eyes, into Your great glory, peer?

So many things are a distraction,
Many things vie for my view.
But, You are my main attraction.
You are the One I shall ever pursue.

I confess, I get weak and I get weary,
But, Your strength helps me hold on.
The promises of Your Word makes me cheery
They empower me mightily to press on.

Help me holdout in this cruel world, so cold.
To complete the ministry that You assigned.
As I live, I submit myself to Your Spirit to mold.
Help me to grow and be holily inclined.

As my steps get shorter and my eyes dim,
My gait and my gaze shall still be fixed to You.
Though the days be dark and the times grim,
Tribulation will not our relationship, undo.

What a day it shall be when I, your face, behold.
No more sin, shame, or pain to shackle me,
Nothing but love, joys, and, peace, manifold.
My want, my wish fulfilled, me with You for all eternity…

Whom have I in heaven but You? I desire You more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever. Psalm 73:25-26

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
3/16/09

Falling Away

Falling Away
Exodus Erroneous

There are people that have forgotten God
Whose orchestrated religion is only a façade
The bible is to them interesting information
They deny its power for life transformation
Some do religious pursuits with great promotion
Yet, live lives null and void of Godly devotion
A few use ruse en route to self-aggrandizement
They talk God but self is the real advertisement
Many love to mingle amongst the church crowd
But, their grasp of God is veiled by sin’s shroud
Others exhibit a false regard toward things divine
As they snub God’s call to walk within His design
There are those who have walked away abruptly
Embattled, embittered, they now see God corruptly
Some now fight against God with total vehemence
They protest precepts that proves God’s preeminence
Which way are you leaning concerning this matter?
As you, watch others, from God, beginning to scatter
Those who reject God, truly have nowhere to flee
Every tongue will confess Jesus is Lord on bended knee
I pray you would cling to Jesus; He died to save you
Judgment is nigh, without Him, you will not pass through
Believe on Him in your heart; Him, with your mouth, confess
Trust Jesus now, why risk an eternity in hell to second-guess?

1 Timothy 4:1 (Amplified Bible)
BUT THE [Holy] Spirit distinctly and expressly declares that in latter times some will turn away from the faith, giving attention to deluding and seducing spirits and doctrines that demons teach…

Psalm 9:17 (Amplified Bible)
17The wicked shall be turned back [headlong into premature death] into Sheol (the place of the departed spirits of the wicked), even all the nations that forget or are forgetful of God.

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
3/11/09

What Manner of Man is This!

What Manner of Man is This!

What manner of man is this
That men passionately pursue?
What manner of man is this
That men follow though suffering will ensue?

What manner of man is this
That is not troubled by any threat?
What manner of man is this
The very essence of peace without fret?

What manner of man is this
Who responds to a righteous plea?
What manner of man is this
That tames life’s raging wind and sea?

What manner of man is this
Whose word is backed with power?
What manner of man is this
Who shines even in the darkest hour?

What manner of man is this
Who can free us from all evil ensnares?
What manner of man is this
Who gladly proves how much He cares?

What manner of man is this
Who loves us despite our utter frailty?
What manner of man is this
Beckoning all of life’s storm-wearied, “Come unto Me…”

What manner of man is this
Whose person and power leave men in awe?
What manner of man is this,
Jesus, God and man, died due to a love He would not withdraw?

And when He was entered into a ship, His disciples followed Him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but He was asleep. And His disciples came to Him, and awoke Him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And He saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then He arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him! Matthew 8:23-27

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
3/5/09