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

  “…the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel…” – Judges 6:8   “…The Lord knoweth them that are His…If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the Master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” – 2 Timothy 2:19-21   An unnamed prophet God did send To challenge Israel their ways to mend. We don’t know much about the man, But he was ready at God’s command. In Scripture he only shows up once, Upstaged by an angel’s appearance To Gideon and all that would unfold. But let this prophet our attention hold; In the time of Judges’ disarray Faithful to his God he’d stayed, Ready for when and if God chose To use him publicly, His glory to show.   With eyes seeking the Master today I stand, Ready to do what He commands. Seen or unseen by other men - It matters not. Faithfully then, Honorably for Him, useful to be, Obedient to serve as He bids me. ...

 Easter Trilogy: Resurrection Sunday   “But God raised Him from the dead, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” – Acts 2:24 (NASB)   Not a chance that Jesus in the grave would stay, Not a chance – He’d promised He’d rise the third day. Not a chance that sin could ever win, Not a chance – let Hallelujahs begin! Not a chance that death could hold Him in its power, Not a chance – He resurrected at dawn’s hour. Not a chance that men or Satan could hinder, Not a chance – Jesus ever is over all Victor.   Not a chance that the Son wouldn’t rise to the throne, Not a chance – and He brings with Him His own. Not a chance His prophecies could ever fail, Not a chance – God’s Word shall always prevail. Not a chance that the King would relinquish His crown, Not a chance – eternity shall witness His renown. Not a chance that Alpha would not be Omega,  Not a chance – for the I AM is Yeshua.   Not a chance that His f...

Easter Trilogy: Good Friday   “Jesus answered, ‘You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above…’” – John 19:11   One awful, awe-full day You stood Alone, the Giver of all good, When men created to know You Did ultimate rebellion do. We used Your gifts against You then - High travesty by sinful men. Your Father turned His face away; You became sin, His wrath to pay.   Your gift of smiles and sweet laughter We turned to scorn, and mocked our Maker. Your gift of hands to help and hold, We used to slap in hatred cold. Your gifts of friendship and of choice We raised against You with one voice. Your gift of even digestive spit, We hurled at You in sheer contempt. Your gift of wood to craft and build We nailed You to when You were killed. Your gifts of justice, pow’r, and reason We used against You in high treason.   You gave us clothes to show salvation; We gambled Yours in degradation. You gave us life, we traded death To the very One W...

Easter Trilogy: Palm Sunday   “This is the day which the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24   This Day: Past A burst of sunshine amidst threatening days As the Son of David held their gaze; Celebration’s joy and “Hosanna” prophesied,* The Blessed One coming had now arrived. With a carpet of cloaks and palm branches to wave, Praises they shouted to the One Who would save. Though not yet understanding His ultimate mission, Disciples and children still sang in adoration.   This Day: Future One day in the future the King will come again, Not as humble Servant but as Conqueror to reign. All will bow the knee, even scoffers and oppressors; The indifferent and atheists will join them as confessors That “Jesus Christ is Lord,” as the truth is recognized. The submission of that day echoes eternity’s reprise: “All things created for Him, to Him all glory due; Salvation, honor, blessing - we live to worship You.”**   This Day: Present And this day...