“Man’s Good Counsel”As iron sharpens iron,So a man can help you;Sharpening othersExcellence pursue.He who tends a fig treeWill eat of its fruit.Care for a masterBrings honor’s salute.As water will reflectA man’s face, so true,So will a man’s heartReflect his virtue.Neither death nor destructionCan be satisfied.Neither can man’s eyesBe content and abide.The cauldron for silver,The furnace…
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The Victory of Faith
Part Two Who were these men of faithThe Scripture speaks about?Men of victory.Men who lived with no doubt. Abraham, Isaac,Include Jacob, too,Joseph and Moses,Just to name a few.The world, not worthyOf these faithful ones.They trusted in God,True daughters and sons.Trust brought miracles.Promises obtained.Kingdoms were subdued.Mouths of lions trained.Fiery furnace quenched.Escaped the sword’s edge.Weaknesses made strong.Braved…
The Victory of Faith
Part One Faith is the substance Of things we hope for,Proof of things not seen.Faith opens the door.By faith we can knowThat all of the earthWas framed by God’s Word.Unseen things gave birth.Abel’s sacrificeWas excellent, meek.Righteousness revealed.His good gifts still speak.Enoch was taken.He did not see deathBecause he pleased God,Faith in every breath.We cannot please…
Future Glory
The eyes of the blind will open.The ears of the deaf will hear.The mute will speak and sing.The lame will leap like a deer.Water flows in the wilderness.The desert bursts forth in streams.Dry ground becomes a pool.Abundance will not be dreams.A Highway of Holiness appearsFor all believing men.All who walk that glory walkWill never be…
God Has Great Plans For Us
Now it is written,An eye has not seen,Neither an ear has heard,Nor yet will a heart glean,The things God preparesFor those who love Him.He reveals them now to usThrough His Spirit within.The Spirit searchesEach and every thing,Yes, the deep things of God,And knowledge it will bring.(Based on 1 Corinthians 2:9-10) We cannot see what lies…
Generosity
Give, and you will receiveGood measure and pressed down.It’s shaken together,Spilling out all around.Watch the generous soul.He will be rich indeed.When he waters others,His blessings will exceed.For all things we possessCome from our God alone.Our abundance and giftsAre His and not our own.So, God, we honor YouWith all of our treasure.Our first fruits of increaseTo…
God’s Face
As I pray, Lord, let me seeVisions of Your face.Reveal Your person unto meAnd fill that empty space.Let me see You as the LightThat shines every day.Guide me as I walk with YouAnd help me find my way.Let me see You as the WindThat blows through the trees.Show me Your mighty powerThat brings me to…
In God’s Hands
Come, let us sing for joy.Let us shout to the Lord,Our Rock of salvation,Redeemer and reward. Let us come before GodWith our thanksgiving songExalting with music,Praising all the day long. The Lord is the great God,The great Kingdom above all.In His hands are the depthsOf the earth at His call. The mountain peaks are His,The…
Integrity
Doing the right thing even when no one else is around. The righteous man leads; integrity his quest.His children follow and are happy and blessed.(Based on Proverbs 20:7) Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. The world is selfish. Christians are called to give. The world will lie to get…
The Wisdom of Proverbs
Life and Conduct From the heart man makes all his plans,But his future is in God’s hands.Man’s intent is good in his eyes,But his motives may not be wise.Commit to the Lord everything,Then future success God will bring.The Lord has made His purpose known.Each man will answer on his own.God hates all who are proud…