April 29

Acts. 27-28

A prisoner now taken away. No longer in control of the day.

Refuse to listen to what I say. When said wind would be against us today.

Then caught in this great storm. Hopeless and completely forlorn

Shipwrecked yet still survive. Everybody with me still alive

To then come to see. Christ was surely with me.

Nobody could any longer ignore. Christ could heal and restore.

As we finally arrived in Rome. To make the truth in him be known.

Mth. 5:27-37

Jesus seems to say. Must cast off anything that gets in the way.

That if you do divorce. Infidelity must be the cause.

No reason to promise and make a vow. Let your yes be yes and no be no, now.

Ps. 35

Lord help me in this fight. Give me victory in your sight.

For to you I belong. I have done them no wrong.

While trouble l will avoid. They will be destroyed.

But l just love to praise. As l hear what the Lord says.

You never seem to ignore. The hurting and the poor.

Even when I for you stood. They repay me evil for good.

Though prayed and fasted for them. They still remained a problem.

Always were against me. But you Lord have set me free.

May they one day say. The Lord delights in him today.

Prov. 11:19-21

Godly people find life. Evil people land in strife.

April 28

Acts 24-26

The unbelievers put Paul on trial, demanded his absolute denial.

Of the Jesus in who he believed. From the enlightenment he had received.

Though knew his history and background. Where the faithful in Jesus he had bound.

The whole world has heard of this. Yet still refuse to believe in Jesus.

Refusing to even listen, casting Paul into prison.

Yet today others cannot deny, that l do not lie.

For they all have been. Where truth has been heard and seen.

Though some shout out. You”re. a fool and don’t know what you are talking about

If only they would Christ receive. For l know that some of them do believe.

But instead they say. Maybe will someday.

Just leave him in prison. Im happy to just listen.

But then comes the day. When I will have to say.

If you will not budge. I appeal to God my judge.

Mth. 25:21-26

If because of anger you are mean. Like murder that has really been

Before you go to prayer. Let them know you care.

Do not prosecute. Your anger dilute.

Learn to be wise. Or faith in your God dies.

Ps. 94:12-23

Joyful are those. Who the world does oppose.

Though rejected by men. The Lord is with them.

Though sometimes in despair. I am under the Lords care.

Though powerful the enemy. Who gang up against me.

I trust in the Lord. Who they just have ignored.

Prov. 11:16-18

The gracious and kind gain. While wealth and selfishness bring pain.

April 27

Acts. 22-23

When we cause the world offence. Our testimony is the best defence.

To prove who we now are. Why we have come so far.

From when we like you. Fought against Gods purpose thinking to do.

What was right, in Gods sight

But then I saw the light, though blinded now given insight.

That Jesus was Lord of all. That l had to answer his call.

A special destiny. To reach out and preach to many.

Especially now to those. Who l had thought to previously oppose.

The religious cried enough. This is ridiculous stuff.

The police saw how they did behave. Came to rescue and to save.

But then to treat with derision. To throw into prison.

Now priests their own law flout. It was then I cried out.

What about you two. One believe the other a worldly view.

This led to a fight, to prove who was right.

Then those in power could see. I’m innocent and should be free

When it was shown, those who would kill were not alone

They protected me, from the enemy.

By sending me far away, for trial on another day.

Mth. 5:13-20

Am I like salt and light, in the worlds sight.

Salt that gives flavour, light that shines on my Saviour.

Don’t think of the law, Jesus came so you can know more.

It is there still, for he does fulfil.

For the Old Testament too , is fulfilled in the New.

So you can never say, this is a different day.

We must all stand before, the righteousness of the law.

If we are to enter in, Gods holy kingdom.

Ps. 94:1-11

Lord come and judge, when those evil people refuse to budge.

Let your glorious justice shine , in this world of mine.

Let the arrogant we observe. Get exactly what they deserve.

For goodness sake. How long Lord will it take,

The weak live in fear. It seems God you don’t care.

Yet what they honour as cool. Will show them to be a fool.

Just how worthless they are. when seen from afar.

Prov. 11:14-15

A leader is never to forget, don’t mortgage yourselves into debt.

April 26 Sunday

Mth. 1:18-21. Lk. 2:11 Acts 4:8-12

Today the Saviour is here.. In dreams and visiions God made clear.

The Holy Spirit is within, The church he chose to reveal himself in.

So go now you can join too. For that’s Gods will for you.

Christ is right there today. Where he will show the way.

Listen, despite how surprised you feel, Christ came there now to heal.

For today let’s make it clear. Christ is right amongst us there.

Though crucified it seemed, instead. God has raised, from the dead.

Though rejected him before. Today he has come back to restore.

To heal the church for God will build. A church that is, Spirit filled.

April. 25

Acts. 20-21

Paul on his way home, met up with all those he had known.

Encouraging those who believe, But when saw danger had to leave.

We all supported Paul , in his missionary call.

Sailing across the sea. Determinedly.

Teaching and preaching all night, Boy fell to death then came right.

Many came said you should know We see trouble, Paul’s determined to go

Encouraging them in his talk, to be strong in their own christian walk.

Yet many still came to say. There is great danger coming your way.

To home never the less we came, discovered it was just the same.

Many who joyously believed, still others accusing many have deceived.

You’ve led many astray. To ignore what our religion does say.

Kill him they all began to shout out. The police came to see what it was about

As they led Paul away, he said can l have something to say.

Then when Paul was allowed. Silence came over that great crowd,

Mth. 5:6-12

God blesses those who thirst, to put him always first.

Those who look for a cure, with hearts that are pure

Peace for all to be won. Gods work on earth seen to be done

Even when unbelievers attack, be happy don’t ever fight back.

For your reward will come. God has told everyone

Ps. 144:9-15

May Lord I sing a new song, as joyfully I know to you I belong.

For everyday l do see, you rescue me from the enemy.

Though they lie, your salvation deny.

May my children see, Gods goodness through me.

That they also come to say. God so blessed us today

Prov. 11:12-13

Don’t rubbish the fool, keep quite keep your cool.

Acts. 18-19

April 24

Paul had a friend. Who helped him gospel to defend. And preach the truth about Jesus. While some believed, others said leave us. Still Paul stayed. God said don’t be afraid. Even when you see those, stir a great crowd to oppose. Now it was time to move. Leave behind those who disprove. We hear of other believers who, Have not received the Holy Spirit too. When received the Spirit then. Becoming good gospel men. But then there now came some. Who tried to deceive everyone. Then they were shown to be wrong. In conflict proved not to be strong. This brought such great fear. All honoured God with great care. The world still choose, to violently oppose. Where it affected business profit. God will use the law to defend it.

Mth. 5:1-5

Sit and listen to Jesus. We will hear how he can bless us. When we are in need. When our heart does bleed. As we are comforted when stumble, we learn to be humble. The desires change in me From worries God sets free.

Ps. 144:1-8

Praise God Jesus is my rock. A tower of safety as l take stock. . I shall never yield , my saviour my shield. Amazing it is, should l his blessing miss. For his revelation does show. What unbelievers never know.

Prov. 11:10-12

The church celebrates. While the media deflates

April 23

Acts 16-17

Mth 4:18-25

Jesus walked along the sea. Called to fishermen come follow me. Then crowds began to follow. His words were not hollow. Amazing it was to see. Healings and people all set free

Ps 7:10-17

My God comes to save, No longer do l feel am a slave. To those who cause me trouble and pain, God will treat with total disdain.

Prov. 11:7-9

The wicket’s hopes all die. We all know exactly why.

April 22

Acts 14-15

No matter where in the world we go. Some will believe some say no.

Gods power will be seen then. As we speak of Good News for all men.

Though plenty of proof provided, opinion was still very divided.

Some joyfully accepted our view. Others strongly resisted the new.

When saw the power of Jesus. They said it just came from us.

We refused their acclaim, saying there is only power in Jesus name.

It had nothing to do. With your world’s accepted view.

This caused great offence. But we refused to sit on the fence.

Which made them oh so angry. Not able the obvious to see.

When to our church went back. Our message of freedom came under attack.

Saying you must follow the old way. That God revealed in our day.

But then at a meeting it was agreed. All had seen the outsiders freed.

Who were we to claim. Only we had salvation in Jesus name.

The church does only ask all of you, Bring honour to God in all that you do.

Mth. 4:8-17

Then when the devil says look all of you. At my seductive world view.

I have then to decide. To follow Jesus my fleshly desire denied.

As l serve him alone, he will make his will known.

That as we proclaim, there is only power in Jesus’s name.

From darkness you have come into light. Repent so you can now join the fight.

Though l know Gods kingdom, Jesus has already won.

Ps. 7:1-9

Save me Lord from sins effect. Only you are able to totally protect.

Come and please rescue me, from this world’s anxiety.

For when l have faced a test. I have tried my very best.

Yet I know that in the end, You my righteousness can defend.

So l your purpose can be a part. You can see the desire of my heart.

Prov. 11:3-6

Honesty sets you free. Gods purpose in life to see

April 21

Acts 12-13

When disaster does come. God rescues his special one.

When we pray to receive. Yet it is so hard to believe.

When escape to become free. Done by Gods angel so amazingly.

Those who oppose die. It is so obvious why.

Paul and Barnabas leave That the whole world can receive.

They go where they can teach, many believe as they preach.

But the religious reject , and the Lords followers do eject.

But those who deliberately oppose. So that nobody knows.

Are made blind, cannot the truth find.

While we travel on. Preaching all the way along.

All that God gave, finally in Jesus to save.

As we had come to expect, some would again reject.

So then we moved on, To help who Gods grace was upon.

Though some we did annoy, the believers were filled with joy.

Mth. 4:1-7

When tempted when they say. Why don’t you follow my way.

Though hungry and in thirst. Remember Gods word first.

For even though, you already know.

If he is on your side, of course he could provide.

But you should let it be known, you don’t live by bread alone.

But by Gods word, that you memorised when heard.

Even when they come and say, show us today.

The power of God to save. Don’t test God and deliberately misbehave.

Ps. 16

Lord keep me safe today, for l believe all you say.

Lead me right now then, To the good and godly men.

For you alone, have made known.

That l dwell in safety. I no longer need to worry.

You are the very essence , of joy found in your presence.

Prov. 11:1-2

The Lord detests dishonesty, but blesses humility.

April 20

Acts. 10-11

A Roman officer named Cornelius. Who had always been so good to us.

Yet I had been taught his like. That all christians must dislike.

Then I heard and saw. It was not like it was before.

I could no longer conceal. What the Holy Spirit did now reveal.

These people obviously know him. That all people God has chosen.

Not just for us few. Jesus came to know even the likes of you.

The gospel spread far and wide. Many came to hear then decide.

To join as they came to listen. They were then all called christian

Barnabas came and saw. Realised Paul he could no longer ignore.

These people then chose to give. So in a dire drought people could live.

Mth. 3:11-17

In the baptism of repentance. We recognise our own offence.

Jesus baptises with the Holy Spirit. With Gods spirit we are now blended.

So now he became really known. As Gods precious son alone.

Amazingly to hear and see. Joy in heaven as well as in me.

Ps. 103:13-22

God is like a dad to me. My weakness he does not seem to see.

Yet all know how weak we are. Once shining bright now a falling star

Gods love we can never severe, for we will live forever and ever.

Prov. 10:30-32 While the latest news may disturb. The righteous it does not perturb.