A walk in the Garden

Aug. 18

Gal. 4-6 (Freedom in Christ)

For freedom Christ set us free.

Don’t let the law entangle me.

So that my spirit does moan.

For it is just by faith alone

On earth I can now show love

And for God in heaven above.

For I am a new creation.

With victory in every situation.

Mth. 19:1-14

Here again we see.

How to be completely free.

Not everyone can.

Only if in Gods plan.

For we were created to be.

One loving family.

But God sometimes will say.

You must go another way.

If children of heavenly Father.

You would much rather.

Like a child to be free.

To sit on Christ’s knee.

Ps. 119:113 -120

Double minded are feeble.

Become evil doing people.

Though appear to follow law.

The love of God ignore.

When I read God’s word.

To think any other is absurd.

Prov. 18:10-12

The Lord’s name is a fortified tower

Humility comes before great power

A walk in the garden.

Sunday 27 Aug. (New beginning)

Gen. 6:9-8:4 Noah’s flood.

God came to destroy.

Things that him did annoy.

So there could be rebirth.

To build a total new earth.

To leave old behind.

No longer so blind.

To the fact he is here.

No longer to fear.

What man does do.

As I work with you.

Mth 24:37-51

When world is a disaster.

Forgotten who’s master.

God will then show up.

Says come and now sup.

For I have seen that you.

Are faithful and true.

A walk in the garden.

July. 16

Gal. 1-3. (Paul’s walk.)

Law casts much doubt.

Faith is what it’s about.

Not on how I behave.

But on promise God gave.

For I know where I have been.

Gods salvation l have seen.

Was in such a desert place.

Where l had to face.

The sadness of my soul.

God then made me whole.

To preach to the lost.

No matter what the cost.

The religious could now see.

Gods power at work in me.

Mth. 18:21-25. (unforgiving servant)

When forgiveness l receive.

In Gods benevolence I believe.

Yet when I refuse to forgive.

Those who amongst l live.

What has made me free.

Is taken back from me.

Ps. 119:105-112 (the bible)

They word a lamp to my feet.

Your law allows me to keep.

On the narrow path.

With the word as my staff.

Though sometimes l feel sad.

God’s word then makes me glad.

Prov. 18:9 (laziness)

Don’t slack in Gods work

From truth do not shirk.

A walk in the garden.

July. 15

Judg. 19:16-21:25

Here we see sin again.

When evil causes shame.

Must root it out.

There is no doubt.

From assembly of our God.

Though infighting may seem odd.

So whatever does annoy.

We’re determined to destroy.

So perpetrators fall.

But not quite all.

Even though they’re to blame.

So they can grow again.

Mth. 18:10-20

When lost do go astray

Go find to lead the Lords way.

When brother in dispute.

Do not remain just mute.

For as you address.

It will be for the best.

Where two or more agree.

God comes and now sets free.

Ps. 119::98-104

Your word is so important to me.

For if I follow I can see.

All l need to do.

As l follow you.

Prov. 18:6-8

The lips of a fool bring strife.

Disaster follows their life.

A walk in the garden

Aug. 14

Judg. 16-19

See what happens when.

Led by strong self serving men.

Who go their own way.

Leading to a disastrous day

Doing their own thing.

Instead of Christ being their king.

Mth. 18:1-9

How can you tell.

When you are doing well.

When attitude is as a child.

Lowly meek and mild.

Then if in position to lead.

And cause others to bleed.

God will condemn.

Disaster for you then.

Ps. 119: 89-96

I now look and see.

Gods word is perfect for me.

His faithfulness on this day.

Leads me to say.

Though disaster it has been.

Now on him alone can l lean.

Prov. 18:1-5

No matter the platitude.

If have the wrong attitude.

A walk in the garden.

Aug. 13

Judg 12-15

I doesn’t cease to amaze.

How he is with us these days.

When we have fallen away.

Comes rescues so we’re okay.

Even through a Sampson.

God appointed as the one.

Though everyone thought.

He could so easily be bought.

God then used an offence.

So couldn’t sit on the fence.

In a fit of enmity.

Confronted the enemy.

Seemed so contradictory.

Yet he led to victory.

Mth. 17:14-27

When we appeal.

Why can we not heal?

Lord says you must ask.

I am up to the task.

But because you do not believe.

It is impossible to receive.

Even when told sad news.

When think it’s not your dues.

And others do decry.

God always does supply.

Ps. 119:81-88

My soul faints with longing.

Don’t feel like I’m belonging.

The arrogant do despise.

I am nothing in their eyes.

Lord says I’ve not forgotten you.

In everything you do.

Prov. 17:27-38

Silence is the best way.

When refuse what you say.

A walk in the garden.

Aug 12

Judges. 9-11

The world a constant fight.

To be righteous in God’s sight.

To lead or to be led.

Follow God or evil instead.

Cause so much despair.

When God is no where near.

Then one man will rise.

Who through God will surprise.

Come follow me today.

This is the Lords way.

To take away your pain.

To have victory again.

Mth. 17:1-13

What an amazing sight.

Fills us with such delight.

When see eternal glory.

Then see the whole story.

That God looks from above.

To reveal his great love.

Yet still here on earth.

Will be the pain of the new birth.

Eccl. 5:4-6

When you make a vow.

You must not allow.

Anything you say.

Get in the way.

Ps 119:73-80

Even as you have called me.

Lord help me to now see.

What l should do.

As l serve you.

That l might now lead.

And plant the new seed.

That flourishes and grows.

The goodness of God knows.

Prov. 20:25

Careful what you say.

Could catch up on you one day.

A walk in the garden.

Aug. 11

Judges. 7-9

Unfaithfulness caused this problem

Now how can l overcome them.

Seemed in my very own way

I could have victory on this day.

But Lord wanted to show me.

He alone would defeat the enemy.

In secret get down and listen.

It will confirm your vision.

How to overcome in the fight.

In friends and the enemies sight.

But then see once again.

The effects of sins stain.

Causes even more disruption.

Death and destruction.

Mth. 16:13-28

The Lord looks down to say.

Do you worship me today.

Why do you tell of trouble you ask.

That should not be part of our task.

While yet favoured in my eyes.

Many others will come to despise.

Ps. 119:65-72

Do good to me as I have heard.

According to your word.

Others may struggle

The wrong path they follow.

But I have understood.

My God is always so good.

Prov. 17:24-26

When seek to be wise.

Deceit you must despise.

Sermon

faith. Aug 10

Heb 11

a journey ?

abraham journey

my journey

unknown 

scripture a journey

the start 

no qualifications

just say yes

spiritual journey 

not just physical 

in tents. 

not settled. 

looking forward 

see miraculous (birth at 90)

 prepared to sacrifice  (son!)

confident faith now

To face risk. challenges 

and change

works proof of belief 

In belief prepared to sacrifice

belief. righteousness. works. sacrificial act. 

must hear then must do

ordinary life 

others see as irrelevant. 

God says eternally relevant.

A walk in the garden

Aug 10. Sunday

Judges 2

To walk in the fear of the Lord.

Is to know he will accord.

New life when you say

Will you please save me today.

So you can rescue me.

I’ve put out a sign you can see.

Then when destruction comes

We will be the favoured ones.

Acts 9 :29-30

No longer the enemy spy.

For I am ready to die.

For now l have seen.

What victory in God does mean.

Now that Christ in me abides

I have completely changed sides.