One day,
a kidnapper came,
he took our beings,
and I know his name;
his name is Satan,
he loves, kidnapping,
kidnapping our souls,
he sneaks in,
without us seeing.
God loves,
the souls of HIS Children;
HE knows our names,
HE sent a RANSOM,
JESUS, HIS SON came.
HE shed HIS blood,
on that old rugged cross,
that RANSOM paid the price,
and in the BOOK of LIFE
HE recorded our names!
~ Winston Staples
This morning,
I opened the front door,
I heard something,
I looked into the sky,
a gaggle of Canada geese,
were landing,
in their v formation,
into a large corn field,
whose golden ears,
they will fleece.
The sight and sounds,
are a sure sign,
that Autumn is here;
Such a pretty time,
to see God’s creation,
so colorful, so supreme.
Thank you Father,
for being always around,
watching, the sky, the sea,
and on the ground!
~ Winston Staples
Today I am sharing two favorite verses of this old hymn. I love these old hymns, they share the great news in a special way. My favorites are of course those proclaiming the birth of Christ and about His resurrection.
These verses are taken from an old hymn about victory ” Lord of the Living”. Verses three and four say this: May we, when ever tempted to dejection, strongly recapture thoughts of resurrection. You gave us Jesus to defeat our sadness, with Easter gladness.
Lord you can lift us from the grave of sorrow into the presence of your own tomorrow; give to your people for the day’s affliction your benediction.” ~ Frederick Herman Kaan
I trust you will be blessed my friends! ~ Winston Staples
Thanks Father,
for my eyes that see,
all the precious sights,
You created them to see.
I see the hills,
rolling over there,
the baby blue sky,
and the babbling brook,
flowing gently by.
I see the clouds,
fluffy and grey,
as they float,
lazily on their way.
I see the birds,
flying to and fro,
into the branches,
all nice and warm,
a shelter,
from the coming storm.
We see Your creation,
it is everywhere,
so let’s bow,
our hearts in prayer,
and say thank you,
for all you share!
~ Winston Staples
Come hither, come hither,
young person,
to where,
the pine trees grow.
Come hither, come hither,
young person,
where the babbling brook,
so gently flows.
Come hither, come hither,
young person,
come and see,
the wildflowers,
in the lane,
where they beautifully,
beautifully grow.
Come hither, come hither,
young person,
open the word,
the wonderful word of God,
it will guide you,
as you travel this sod.
~ Winston Staples
Topic:repentance continued
a/ Derived from gift of: 1/ GOD—- Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified [God], saying, Then hath [God] also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
2/ CHRIST—- Acts 5:31 Him hath God [exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour], for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
3/HOLY SPIRIT—- Zech.12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, [the spirit of grace and of supplications]: and they shall look [upon me whom they have pierced], and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.
[to be continued]
I awoke this morning,
put my feet on the floor,
my head was aching,
and my throat was sore.
I said thank you,
to my Creator,
for this day,
because I could,
read His word,
and for my needs,
and others could pray.
So, no matter what state,
no matter the place,
You can call HIm;
His line is not busy,
He hears our prayer;
He may answer instantly,
and sometimes you must wait!
~ Winston Staples
