“And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, … Continue reading This Calls for Wisdom
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God is Our Help and Our Shield
“Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,On those who hope for His lovingkindness,To deliver their soul from deathAnd to keep them alive in famine.Our soul waits for the Lord;He is our help and our shield.For our heart rejoices in Him,Because we trust in His holy name.Let Your lovingkindness, O Lord, … Continue reading God is Our Help and Our Shield
Our Deadly Enemies Who Surround Us
“I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God;Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.Wondrously show Your lovingkindness,O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right handFrom those who rise up against them.Keep me as the apple of the eye;Hide me in the shadow of Your wingsFrom the wicked who … Continue reading Our Deadly Enemies Who Surround Us
Two Sides
There’s two sides, right and left.Which is true, which bereft?Who's to say? Do you know?Both sides put on a good show. Ins and outs, whereabouts,Both sides instill many doubts.Who is right? Who is wrong?Is it written in a song? What if not be two sides?What if two coincide?Two makes one, one makes twoFor the purpose, … Continue reading Two Sides
The Image of The Beast
“And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it … Continue reading The Image of The Beast
Theatre
Drama, drama, noise they’re making,Theatre, all for the taking,Cast their spells and brew their vermin,Cook their stew for all who’re list’ning. Trouble, trouble, always something,Worst is first and lies they’re mixing,Countless hours on same subject,Drive it home, that is the object. Keep them coming, keep it brewing,For emotions they are stirring,One dies down so raise … Continue reading Theatre
Till the Storms of Destruction Pass By
“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,for in you my soul takes refuge;in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,till the storms of destruction pass by.I cry out to God Most High,to God who fulfills his purpose for me.He will send from heaven and save me;he will put to shame … Continue reading Till the Storms of Destruction Pass By
In Whom Do You Place Your Trust?
“Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me;all day long an attacker oppresses me;my enemies trample on me all day long,for many attack me proudly.When I am afraid,I put my trust in you.In God, whose word I praise,in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.What can flesh do to me? “All … Continue reading In Whom Do You Place Your Trust?
Let Us Burst Their Bonds Apart
Psalms 2:1-3 ESV “Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, ‘Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.’” Who is raging, and who is plotting, … Continue reading Let Us Burst Their Bonds Apart
That They May Rest
An Eternal Gospel to Proclaim Revelation 14:6-7 ESV “Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. And he said with a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his … Continue reading That They May Rest