September 29

1 Cor. 15-16

Let me remind, christianity is defined.

By the Lords death and resurrection , the one and only means of redemption.

He was seen by all, a Peter, a James and a Paul.

Belief was never selective, it was from every perspective.

Why do some now say, we can never be resurrected that way.

For if it is not for us, logic says neither for Jesus.

Then what fools we are seen to be, living in this world so miserably.

But we all know better than that, Christ now reigns an indisputable fact.

He is overcoming everything , death has lost its sting.

This is all l live for, embattled now but know what God’s got in store.

For just as a seed withers, looks so small , then one day is hardly recognisable at all.

So each one of us though now sigh, will live long after we die.

Previously just a son of Adam, transformed by Christ into a spiritual man.

Natural laws no longer control who we can be, for Christ has come to give us strength spiritually

So be strong and immovable , nothing you meet is unsolvable.

Even as we give like we have before, from what we have in store.

For it will be so heavenly, if we could all be together, just Jesus you and me.

Mark. 15:33-47

Darkness fell across our land, God then seem our world to abandon.

Split the curtain that hid, all that previously did forbid.

Even cynics looking on, said this has to be God where this came from

So though wrapped in mystery , somehow this story meant so much to me.

As l watched from this distant place, doubt and worry etched on my face.

Ps 91.

Those who live in the shelter of the most high , whatever happens will be able to get by.

So I can always trust in him, despite all those troubles I am caught up in.

He has my future laid out, l can press on without any doubt.

Though the world does despise, just open your eyes.

To all God does for us, no need to fuss.

For failures he will correct, in love he will protect.

Just call on him, you will be amazed, how you seem to win.

Prov. 25:9-12

What gossip really saying, is a confidence now betraying.

September 28

1Cor. 12-14

Now we have all believed , no longer by this world deceived.

We should go to a great length, to develop our own particular strength.

Given by the Spirit, together we shall live it.

Each ones own gift. will the whole lift.

Nobody is a nobody, all integral part of Gods body.

But the most important is love, it is far far above

All those other things , that honour brings.

You may be very smart , in your God given part.

But you will always depend , on someone else holding up their end.

As each Lord, worship you , encouraged in what we do.

Mark 15:21-32

As a passerby, carried the cross then watched Jesus die.

Others him crucified, scoffed and denied.

Their great loss, there on that cruel cross.

Not one got to understand , all that God had planned.

Ps 13

It seems the same for me, Lord please can’t you see.

The trouble I am in, am l ever going to win.

Please answer me Lord, I know you too were once ignored.

What you have planned, Perhaps one day I will understand?

Prov. 25:4-8

Don’t just live for society , make God your priority.

September 27 Sunday

Eze 48:35. Ps 139;7-10 John 1:14

The Lord is right here , a walled city we are in his care.

Where ever I go he is there, I know he’s with me I have nothing to fear.

The word became flesh dwelt amongst us. The Fathers Son full of love and faithfulness

September 25

Lev. 23:33-44

Let’s celebrate for we have no fear, for we remember how we were under the Lords care.

When seemed all alone , our destination not yet known.

John7:1-40

But then Jesus came , said call on my name.

Drink from rivers of water, this will you allow you to never falter.

As you follow me, and the Spirit sets you free.

Heb. 11:8:16

So in obedience I go, destination I don’t really know.

Yet l can walk confidently, on this my life journey. .

By faith I have no fear, sheltering under the Lords care.

To rely on him alone, as change of direction becomes known.

No longer ashamed to go, for one day His glory I will know.

September 24

1 Cor. 7-9

To get married implies , your own self dies.

To the needs of the other, whether or not a christian brother.

It is better if can stay single , so you can continue to mingle.

Be free to reach all, and answer Gods call.

Not enslaved by what you do , for Christ enslaves you.

Free from concerns of life, ignoring the surrounding strife.

Don’t worry about what to some may seem wrong. The main point it is to the Lord you belong.

I am no longer free , for l am under the Lords authority.

Now have the responsibility, meeting the needs of leaders of Christs family.

Even they are no longer free , for they feel compelled to meet the needs of me.

What ever circumstance I’m in, My aim is to see Christ give freedom.

Mark. 15:1-11

When asked are you the King of the Jews, Jesus knew they were already set in their views.

Nothing he could say, could change the way they believed today.

So the best form of defence, a stubborn silence.

So then they falsely did accuse, and impose their own views.

Ps. 52

Why do you always boast , that you have the most.

Then you tell lies, making out you appear wise.

But it will become known, as your cover story is blown.

What fool you have been , now everybody has seen.

While I still thrive, my faith still alive.

Prov. 24:32-34

Always beware , and take care.

September 24

1 Cor 4-6

When you look at me, doesn’t really matter what you see.

For though I suffer l know I am free, from any human judgment or authority.

It is the the Lord alone, who will judge and make known.

Bring dark secrets of the night, into full daylight

Even though they ridicule and judge, I will always refuse to budge.

From claiming that l tried to do right, in the Lord and your sight.

Though may now look not so cool, and to you may even look a fool.

The kingdom of God not just about talk, it is more about your very own walk.

For it is hard to believe , how you think you can now deceive.

With the evil that is amongst you , with the obnoxious things you do.

Bringing such shame, to the Lords name.

For you should no longer associate , with those believers you have to date.

Though I am not here to condemn, what is done by worldly men.

It amazes me, the arguments I see.

When the people who do wrong, are allowed to belong.

Inside the church that are believers when all know they such deceivers

Indulging in sexual sin , in the church they are in.

You may think it effects nobody, but it does always effect the church body.

Mark. 14:66-72

Just as Peter did deny, and did tell a lie.

I too on this day, so often would portray.

When my faith stumble, l deny with a mumble.

Then I realise , as look into the Lords eyes.

Ps. 34:11-22

Come the Lord says listen to me, I will provide for you absolutely.

Watch what you say, then God will help you today.

For the Lord cares , he knows all your fears.

Though my world faces calamity , those who live righteously.

Will be redeemed in the Lords eyes, much to their surprise.

Prov. 24:30-31

I looked and I could see, the lazy live dishonourably.

Sept. 22

1Corithians 1-3

This l write to you , the Spirit of Gods wants me too.

To those who are called to follow, to be holy as face a tomorrow.

So that Christ in you, shows what you believe is true .

That you remain strong , so all know to who you belong.

To live in harmony, for division did not come from me.

For I follow Christ alone, he really is all I want known.

The message of the cross foolish to some , wisdom alone can have a bad outcome.

For the cross is power and salvation, this causes the ungodly consternation.

The weak will become strong, wherever they may belong.

For the Lord is the most, there is no way we can boast.

I always decide , to preach Christ crucified.

For that makes Gods truth so plain. Though the wise may treat with distain.

Why when still this world you belong, spend time arguing who is wrong.

For what Christ does mean, is a mystery that is not always seen.

Unless by the Spirit of God , to the average person it seems so odd.

Nothing we say may seem very wise, but when heard defeats this worlds lies.

You are inclined to forget, Christ alone has all your needs met.

Any other foundation, leads to confusion and frustration.

You are Gods temple that he may be known, This can be done by his Spirit alone.

The world’s cleverness, has so often been just so worthless.

Just leads to sorrow, it is Christ l will follow.

Mark. 14:53-65

The world’s wise with all their wisdom, when confronted with Christ refused to listen.

Then when l see , l act so feebly.

As hear their false views, that get into today’s news.

Christ may not answer today, but he will one day have his way.

This only makes them so angry, for it’s todays power they want to see.

Ps. 34:1-10

I will praise the Lord and not fear. l know that constantly I am under his care.

I can only boast in the Lord, when paying debts l could not afford.

I prayed to the Lord and he answered me, hard to believe I became debt free.

Taste and see the Lord is good, he blesses where nobody else could.

The strong sometimes go hungry. , but Gods provision I always see.

Prov. 24:28-29

Be honest in your dealings , think of others feelings.

Sept. 21

Zachariah. 12-14. overcome

The Lord will one day come , and on that day bless everyone.

On that day seen as our rock , while the enemy drunkenly mock.

On that day all their resources, will be useless as blind horses.

On that day our flame seen as pure, that burns forever and will endure.

Victory will be ours, just when my God allows.

On that day to destroy , the strong things the enemy does deploy.

The Lord will poor out a spirit of grace, whatever trouble we may face.

Especially when we see, how he was pierced for me.

We may so often feel forlorn , our past failures we do mourn.

On that day God will erase , the memory of those days.

Then as we see Gods will. Flouted even still.

Through fire God will refine, to seperate those and will define.

How in that day the Lord will come and fight , so it will be proved that l am right.

On that day all will be shaken, when see the Lord has now taken.

Darkness and exposed it to light , in the whole worlds sight.

Life flowing waters will flow , to place of plenty and place of woe.

On that day the Lord alone, will be worshiped as it becomes known.

All my troubles will now flee, for the Lord is all for me.

And l will survive, my faith in God still alive.

On that day even those who did oppose , see the goodness and power of those.

For on that day it cannot be ignored , the goodness of the Lord.

Mark. 14:43-52

Immediately we then come to see, the Lord now seems troubled to me.

I’m determined to fight, with all of my might.

But the Lord says now you see, you are scared and you will flee.

Yet you should have known, for the the truth I have shown.

As l walked and talked with you, should have realised the cost in what we do.

Ps. 39.

I said to myself Lord in all that l do, l am determined to follow you.

Yet l know l have been found out. And my heart is full of doubt.

Hear Lord my prayer, dispel now my fear.

Prov. 24:26-27

An honest answer shows you care, and helps others overcome their fear.

Sunday, September 20

Lev. 23:26-32. Heb. 9:1-14. Heb. 13:11-16. atonement

Think today of our atonement. What the sacrifice of Christ meant.

Put aside all that would distract, think of this amazing sacrificial act.

Those old temple regulations showed of our sinful situations.

The need for reparation for our sin, for the Spirit of God to come in.

The eucharist opens so much more, than previously ever seen before.

Now we get a glimpse into heaven, As Christ comes and dwells within.

Praise due to our Lord, the cross cannot be ignored.

He came for our sins to atone. Through his sacrifice alone.

September 19

Zechariah. 9-11

While those who look so strong, will on this day be proved all wrong.

When see our King will come, on a donkey astounding everyone.

As we are filled with elation , now know of our salvation.

No longer at war but at peace. From bondage Jesus does release.

Prisoners still will have hope. In their struggles they will cope.

Shed blood will win the fight, all restored to our delight.

Leaders will rise with false dreams, deceiving many by these means.

But on the Lord we depend alone. Through him the love of God is known.

Victory will then be mine, everything will turn out fine.

The world watches enviously, as the freedom they see in me.

So many are filled with remorse, as life starts getting so much worse.

Like foolish sheep destined to die. Jesus they refused and did deny.

Thirty pieces of silver, given false potter to deliver.

What sorrow awaits all those, who God’s will now do oppose.

Mark. 14:32-42

As we we go to Gethsemane, the Lord said sit here and you will see.

Feeling crushed he will pray, my Father please take all this away.

But suffering I have to do , when I’m following you.

I know all is in you power, my spirit strong my flesh does cower.

Exhausted we go to sleep, when a watch should now keep.

In prayer for the next day, when wickedness on full display.

Ps. 3

Lord how strong is my enemy , life seems filled with adversity.

But you Lord are my shield, when l go onto the battlefield.

When l cry out to the Lord today. I can lay down and sleep my worries away.

Now not afraid of anything. Praises to the Lord my King.

Prov. 24:23-25

Honesty is the best way, in everything you do today.