May I Speak?

May I Speak?

Hey, you. Got a minute?

May I speak?
My perspective may not be unique.
However, perhaps God will give me a word-
Inspiration or affirmation that may, your faith, undergird.

May I speak?
My way with words may not be chic.
But, perchance the Lord will give me utterance
That truly will enhance your spiritual furtherance.

May I speak?
If I err, enrich me by your critique.
It is God’s will that His people edify one another.
By reasoning together, we can learn from each other.

May I speak?
I have a story that may seem masked in mystique.
Allow me to tell the greatest love story ever declared to men.
God the Father sent His Son to die to save the world from sin.

Hey, you. Got a minute?

May I speak?

Acts 5:20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

I Owe Jesus
RevLDReedSr
1/19/10

A Dreamer Dreamed a Dream

A Dreamer Dreamed a Dream

A dreamer dreamed a dream about a distant star.
He dreamed of going the distance despite how far.
He resolved to go regardless of the cost it would entail.
Some would not dare due to the risk that they might fail.
He recalled some wise advice-nothing fails but a try.
He considered that real failure is failing never to try.
He prayed, made plans, and put them into action.
Sundry setbacks ensued, stirring up dissatisfaction.
Progress slowed, but his dream, it did not smother.
He kept moving, putting one foot before the other.
Much time passed, it seemed he would never make it.
The dream so gripped him that he could never shake it.
God saw his desire and then rewarded his determination.
God granted him the coveted star rousing great jubilation.
Let this message be an encouragement to the dreamer in you.
Dreams delayed aren’t always dreams denied; God cares for you.

Dream on dreamer, God can make all your worthy dreams come true.

I Owe Jesus
RevLDReedSr
1/19/10

Love in Bloom

Love in Bloom

Longing from deep within the heart…
Opulent visions absorb the mind…
Veritable discontent when apart…
Earnest desire to see each other again…
Intense passions reign within…
Nostalgic memories abound…
Burgeoning spirited intimacy…
Lovable spontaneous laughter…
Open ears to sweet nothings…
Open arms to a tender embrace…
Melodies of sweet love ignite ecstasy…

Love in Bloom

Song of Solomon 2:10-14 (Message Bible) Get up, my dear friend,
fair and beautiful lover—come to me! Look around you: Winter is over;
the winter rains are over, gone! Spring flowers are in blossom all over.
The whole world's a choir—and singing! Spring warblers are filling the forest
with sweet arpeggios. Lilacs are exuberantly purple and perfumed,
and cherry trees fragrant with blossoms. Oh, get up, dear friend,
my fair and beautiful lover—come to me! Come, my shy and modest dove—
leave your seclusion, come out in the open. Let me see your face,
let me hear your voice. For your voice is soothing
and your face is ravishing.

I Owe Jesus
RevLDReedSr
1/18/10

The Matter of Chatter…

The Matter of Chatter…

Beep-beep, twitter, tweet
Goes my little bundle of verve.
Energy to burn, reserves aplenty,
And chatter that dances on my nerve.

Rhythmic mumbo jumbo,
Can babble have a beat?
Heartfelt, yet illogical psychoanalysis
Comes in a voice so youthfully sweet.

Babble on. Rarely off.
Chatter here. Chatter there.
She is positively resolute
Dispensing chatter everywhere.

Yet, there are moments so poignant
As my little wonder powerfully expresses.
She articulates extraordinary wisdom.
From her little mouth, she blesses.

Thus, I pause, pondering in my mind
As my baby girl rattles on.
Now is a perfect time to listen and join in.
I will miss her when she goes to raise a chatterer all her own.

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/17/10

To be Loved is Heavenly

To be loved is hallowed,
A blessing divine.
To be loved is empowering,
Just like sunshine.
To be loved is amazing,
Hardly understood.
To be loved is virtuous,
Epitomizing all that is good.
To be loved is exhilarating,
Lifting the spirit high.
To be loved is nourishing,
To a soul once, dry.
To be loved is liberating
Like the flight of a dove.
To be loved is of Yahweh,
For Yahweh is love.

To be Loved is Heavenly

Jeremiah 31:3. The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.

I Owe Jesus
RevLDReedSr
1/16/10

Behold, the Rose

Behold, the Rose…

Regal…
Open…
Sought-after…
Excellent…

Sleek stature…
Shielded essence…
Stated dignity…
Sprouting depth…
Striking grace…

The sight, the scent evokes romance…
Universal eloquence, simple elegance…
Timeless, unvarnished beauty at reign…
Intoxicating pleasure with a risk of pain…
A messenger of love that awakens passion…
Exquisite artistic expression that garners attraction…
A gift of grace from the Sovereign God of creation…
A masterpiece of His infinite, insightful imagination…

Behold, the Rose…

Job 37:14b …Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

Be advised, the Heavenly Father has delivered to you a rose unlike any other. Behold, Jesus, the Rose of Sharon. Be enraptured by the fragrant message of the Gospel of His love. Be enthralled by the magnificence of His person. Be enlivened by His wondrous grace.

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
1/8/10

My Elevator

My Elevator

My foes, with their mouth, dig pits for me.
Their words are as dirt conceived to bury me.
They yearn to break my will by intimidation.
They query my integrity amid the congregation.
They mistrust my motives; criticize my ability.
They brashly boost themselves, void of humility.
They slyly mask their mischief by a flimsy guise,
Oblivious that God observes with all-seeing eyes.
When I consider their deeds, it grieves my soul,
For my one desire is to win my God-given goal.
I beseech my God in the midst of my distress.
He bestows grace lifting me above wickedness.
His word reminds that He has me on His mind.
His Spirit sways me to be forgiving and kind.
When I petition, my Elevator opens the door.
He takes me in and takes me up to a higher floor.
He mystifies my foes by His favor towards me.
He uses their evil effort to show forth His glory.
I wholeheartedly recommend my Elevator to you.
His name is Jesus; He lifts above sin and enemies, too.

Psalms 3
1. Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. 2. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. 3. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 4. I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. 5. I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. 6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7. Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. 8. Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

I Owe Jesus
RevLDReedSr
12/10/09

Giving without Gaining

G i v i n g without G a i n i n g

There are those who delight greatly in giving
To outwardly showcase their reputable living.
They boast of their numerous noble deeds
In providing, to remedy the poor’s needs.
They may appear to have the purest aim.
But, a wise review reveals a great shame.
They do not contribute to bring God glory
But, seek publicity for their self-serving story.
They give not from a heart spirited with love.
For, they love neither humanity nor God above.
Their insincere charity achieves no enduring gain.
True charity springs from love one does not feign.
As when God confirmed His love toward all men,
He sent His beloved Son to end the rule and ruin of sin.

Let love lead you. Let love guide you. Let love fill you.
Let love live inside of you.
Jesus is LOVE…
For love He gave His life that you may gain life.
Receive Jesus, gain love and eternal life.
Then give love that others may perhaps gain Jesus.

1 Corinthians 13:3 (Amplified Bible) - Even if I dole out all that I have [to the poor in providing] food, and if I surrender my body to be burned or in order that I may glory, but have not love (God's love in me), I gain nothing.

I Owe Jesus
RevLDReedSr
12/8/09

Go Through

Go Through

When the dark night of misery shadows your way,
Go through, in dark times God leads, as if it were day.

When you must cross life’s rivers that rage,
Go through, God will usher you safely through every stage.

When in the lowest valley where mighty men despair,
Go through, the Lord’s presence will set your mind at rest there.

When your soul is tested in life’s furnace of fire,
Go through, neither heat nor flame will harm; God is your fortifier.

When challenged to a battle by your devilish foes,
Go through, God can grant victory, without you ever coming to blows.

When charged by God to carry out a great mission,
Go through, God will work in and through you to bring His will to fruition.

When faced with suffering for bearing your cross after the Lord,
Go through, in due course God shall bless you with your heavenly reward.

When crossing your wilderness en route to the Promised Land,
Go through, you are sure to make it, the Lord upholds you by His right hand.

Multitudes have gone through the hell and high water of life and lived to tell their testimony. By faith, they experienced first hand God’s awesome delivering power. Whatever challenge is staring you down, rise to meet it in the strength of the Lord, for He is well able to carry you all the way through. Christ went through the torturous cross that He may pay our sin debt. By trusting in Him, we have a Savior that promised to be there to see us through the ever-unfolding but unpredictable seasons of this life into the beyond words, but yet-to-be seen era of life everlasting.

Isaiah 43:2-3a (New Living Translation) - When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/7/2009

Normal Day

"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, savor you, bless you before you depart. Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. Let me hold you while I may, for it will not always be so. One day I shall...bury my face in the pillow, or raise my hands to the sky, and want, more than all the world your return."

Quote by Mary Jean Irion

The Gift of Today

The Gift of Today

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24

Daybreak,
Opportunity knocks
For those yearning
For a fresh beginning.
Memory uploads yesterday’s cache file.
Reflect…Release…Now relish this day,
Because today is a gift from God.
The Almighty granted today to us-the undeserving.
Be glad in this coveted precious honor.
The Sovereign God of all creation
Who is gracious and merciful
Favored you with today.
Become…Love…Rejoice.
Praise Jesus.
Hallelujah!

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
12/7/09

The Blessed and Only Potentate

The Blessed and Only Potentate

Praise Jesus-King of Kings and Lord of Lords,
Who wrought blessed peace and all it affords.
The Man who His own people refused to crown,
He, despite cons to cross Him out, gained renown.
The Beloved’s reign is by will of His Father above.
The Father granted Him this honor out of love.
Immortality and eternal esteem are in His hands.
His glory shines victoriously in all nations and lands.
His Kingdom, no other power can ever dethrone.
All things are under His feet-every authority known.
He sustains all substance by the word of His power.
His word shall try angels and men come judgment’s hour.
In time, every knee must bow and all tongues confess.
In the presence of God Almighty, all will duly acquiesce.
For now, the glorious Gospel of our King may we proclaim,
Declaring that He saves whosoever calls on His holy name.

Jesus reigns! He reigns majestically in glorious splendor.
He is the humble King who for love stepped out of glory and stepped up to the cross to die for you and I. Does He reign as King on the throne of your heart?

Which in His times He shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of Lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
1 Timothy 6:15-16

I Owe Jesus
RevLDReedSr
11/16/09