I was There in Gethsemane

Very early that first morning, while Jerusalem was still asleep,

We went to the garden to prepare Christ’s body, unable to sleep.

It was needful for us to prepare Christ’s body, this was our plan.

To lovingly clean His wounds, repair the ravages of cruel man.

We worried about that big stone, how would we roll it away.

To our surprise, the guards were gone, could they have run away?

Such fear we had, would we be judged, there was no possible way

It would take a mighty garrison of men to roll that stone away!

Fearfully we crept to the tomb, peered in, the body was not there!

Thoughts pervaded our minds, who had taken Jesus’ body away!

The body cloths lay folded, as if Jesus had just left that very day!

Two men in white garments, amazed, we knelt and began to pray.

They asked why we stood there, seeking the living among the dead.

They gave us this challenge, to go and tell His disciples instead.

We ran into the garden, excited, hopeful, so eager to tell the others.

Out of breath, we were scarcely able to tell the disbelieving men.

“Jesus has risen, His body is gone, the third day, just like He said!

He told us, yet such unbelief we had, He has risen from the dead!”

So many did not believe us, but Peter “Straightway ran to the tomb”.

He saw the linen strips, no body there, yet he was full of gloom.

He feared the uproar, the blame that would be heaped upon us.

Once the soldiers came back, surely they would create a fuss!

Peter saw and yet wondered, what would the others begin to say?

Would they think that we women could roll that stone away?

We hoped the soldiers would relent and help us move the stone

We knew it was our job to prepare Jesus’ body, do it on our own!

Oh how we wanted to tell everyone, and have them too believe,

That Jesus had risen from the dead, we had to tell, they to receive!

THE BODY WAS NOT THERE, HE HAD RISEN FROM THE DEAD!

JUST AS HE HAD PROMISED, JUST LIKE HE HAD ALWAYS SAID.

ALIVE, WE QUICKLY TOLD THE OTHERS, HE PAID THE PRICE!

HE BORE OUR SINS ON THAT TREE, THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!

AMEN !

Luke 24:45 ~ “Then He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations beginning at Jerusalem, You are witnesses of these things.”

This is Faith

The safely anchored trust that is at the core of all Godly things.

Goodness, animating strength that flows from exhaustless springs.

There is no star that is unguided down the rings of that endless maze.

No feet tread an aimless path throughout wastes of empty days.

Trusting in that everlasting voice, the glad calm voice that saith

That order grows out of chaos, and life is born anew from death.

From the wreck of rending stars, behind the storms and scathe

There dwells a heart of inner calm - and this, yes this, is true faith.

                      

• 2 Corinthians 5:7 ~ “ For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
• Galatians 3:26 ~ “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Jesus Christ.”
• Ephesians 3: 17 - 19 ~ “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded by love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth and height. And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.”

Prophesy

You artistically placed the firmament in the sky.

And we marvel amazed how, and wonder why

You accurately designed the skies so perfectly

For man to stand in awe and praise Thee?

You carefully set the sun and moon in place.

Even astronomers and those who fly in space

Ponder positions, some submit, bow to Your grace.

For if the sun and moon were nor accurately placed

Earth would have burned up if but a fraction misplaced.

The eclipse of the sun and another blood red moon.

Does this mean Oh Lord that you’re coming soon?

Even man has begun to prophesy disasters more,

Man needs to wake up and acknowledge Thee,

For a time will soon come when all will see.

Christ will return and this time come victoriously.

And all mankind will bow and bend his knee.

Acknowledging that this too was prophesy.

“Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus.

• Hebrews 3:14 ~ “If we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.”
• 2 Peter 3:10 ~ “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and every thing in it will be laid bare.
• 2 Peter 3:12 “As you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming, that day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping with His promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.
• 2 Peter 3: 14 ~ “So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him. Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation.”
• Isaiah 60:19 ~ “The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, Verse 20 ~ “Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more.

Living for Another Day

Are you also a culprit of looking and living for tomorrow?

Not living life day by day, always looking what is to follow?

Does the minutiae of life cause you to create “Things to Do?”

Is the future and not living in the present always eating at you?

I admit my guilt in not living my life just for this single day.

I need to stop, and replace future plans, thanking You for today.

“Lord, You promised me a future in heaven”, I need to relax.

When I get anxious I start to read your word it has every fact.

“Be anxious for nothing”, Your word tells me just exactly so.

You also wrote, “Tomorrow will take care of itself”, I know.

So why don’t I just place tomorrow’s work, put it on a shelf;

Start to leave my lists; You said tomorrow will care for itself.

I know Satan is enjoying my frustration, but I will make him pay!

I want to learn to live my life just from day to day, Your way.

“Is my requirement to perform, the desire to always succeed?

The carnal woman still working within,, still  desiring to accede?

“Use me today Lord, set my priorities so they align with Your word.

Happier I will be if I apply all the lessons that I have always heard.

There will always be so much work to do, most of it not for You.

Lord, could You teach me Your way so that I can remain true.

I’m older now, but am I wiser, daily surrendering my every need?

I want to put Your word first and I pray Your Spirit will intercede.

                        

My schedule each day needs to be attuned to Your Spirit’s call.

Not to the housework, or cooking, or so-called worthy lists to recall.

When the load of work gets too heavy, or it is overwhelming me

I think it is because the goals I set cloud the way I need to be.

It is all daily, wifely bores and chores that seem to burden me so.

The birds build their nests in the spring and work hard that I know.

You care for us more, and You provide each and every need.

Obviously birds do not write lists so I need You to plant the seed.

Amen

                                        

Psalm 46:~1 & 2: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.”

I Peter: ~ 5:7 : Casting all your care upon Him for He careth for You.”

Psalm: ~ 40:4 : “Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust.”

Psalm 32:7: ~ : “Thou are my hiding place; Thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.”

Matthew 6:34: ~ :”Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Matthew 6:26, 27 & 28 “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life.

Your Own Version of the Gospel

You are daily writing your own gospel.

This is the gospel according to you.

A chapter is written every single day,

By the works and deeds that you do.

You cannot give counsel to others

If not living the gospel so others see Christ

With every word that you say and pray.

People read what you write in your gospel,

Whether it be faithless or true, they can tell.

Soon your life tells its own version of the Bible.

And like God they will see the genuine you.

You cannot change what God says to suit you.

God’s word is powerful when applied to your life.

But do not deviate from this daily guide from God.

Its instruction is as relevant now as ever before.

Wise is he who memorizes God’s instruction,

Or carries a copy of God’s word close by his side.

For God says we should write it on our hearts.

Your daily walk is really  God’s revealing talk.

To win others to Christ, it is Him they should see.

When you die to self, the more alive in Him you’ll be..

Isaiah 55:10 & 11 ~ “The rain and the snow comes down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow ,producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my word. I send it out and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.”

Genesis 4:7 ~ “You will be accepted if you do what is right, but if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”

Why I Need My Bible

I delve into its pages and I find power for the ordering of my life.

I search out subjects which bring reassurance that I am walking aright.

It offers me an escape from the perils which threaten our modern lives.

Within its pages I find secrets by which I walk in the light; it gives me hope.

It tells me over and over, in all chapters, how precious we are to God.

It shows us the way we can reach out and teach world brotherhood to all.

It tells me wither I am bound God walks with me at all times every day.

What assurance that gives me, it induces me to bend my knees and pray.

But I cannot live on “If Only’s” I must dry my tears and travel onwards.

Without my Bible I would not have a road map of how I am to live.

I cannot argue God’s word because over and over I have found it true.

Daily life is much easier when I read God’s word before I begin my day.

Why did I not start this practice sooner, why did I not learn how to pray.

Walking daily in God’s Spirit is the natural, much easier Godly way.

Oh Lord, why did I waste years rushing to and fro’ wasting my time,

When submitting my all to you would have been to You a Godly sign,

That I had begun to give to You my all, submitting everything to Thee.

You could have molded me sooner into the woman You wanted me to be.

No Tears

There are no tears in heaven,

Only joy lifts those above.

Christ called heaven paradise

Surrounded by peace and love.

There are no worries in heaven.

They are left down here below.

Your loved one is happy and free

Be at peace with what you know.