A Hand Along the Journey: Poems for the King from One Pilgrim to Another

John 8:31-32 “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, If ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Continue in His Word, and know the gift truth brings: Freedom from sin’s oppression that lifts the heart to sing. This was Jesus’ challenge to religious leaders then, And it rings true today and always for all men. Many seek to twist the truth to fit it to their means – A flimsy cloak for bullying, but God will intervene. Cowards, liars, connivers, all will stand before His bar To give account for why they took His truth and flung it far. A mighty sword in velvet sheathed is God’s great Word to man, And even a child can wield it well when held by His great hand. Then fear not challenges, my soul, or threats that man can make. If you continue in His Word, no one your freedom takes. *This phrase was the signature statement of Dr. Charles Murphy, a ...

This poem was written in October 2015, on the eve of my first cataract surgery. In light of ongoing national events, it's truth bears repeating. "Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future." Proverbs 31:25 "She smiles at the future." Her heart is unafraid, for she is trusting in the LORD; On Him her mind is stayed. At what may be she does not stare; On Jesus is her gaze. And so tomorrow does not scare She who knows Ancient of Days. Dear Father, give this peace to me, For worries now loom large. Yet grace is my reality: You're Lord; I'm in Your charge. I trust You with the great unknown Of all that lies ahead. I lay my cares before Your throne, For by Your hand I'm led.