This skit begins in a courtroom setting. There are 4 participants. There is the almighty God residing as the judge. There is the defense, the one and only savior of mankind, Jesus. There is the acusser, satan. And then we have man. God begins the proceedings by calling forth the prosecution.
God: " Satan what charges do you bring before me today?."
Satan: " I charge that this man has broken the laws set forth by you."
God: "What laws would that be.?"
satan: " This man has not trusted in you, as his Savior. He has went his own way not believing in you. He is therefore condemned. He is to be turned over to me, for eternal torment. He has no right to the promises or blessings set forth for those who are yours. This man shall have no peace or rest. Torment shall be his lot in life. He has not received your grace, or your mercy. I, therefore move to have this man turned over to me to be shackled and tormented for all eternity."
There was an outburst of shrills from the demons as they looked hungrily at the man standing accused. They just knew soon they would have another soul to feast upon with sickening torment. God called for quite and the demons did shake. The courtroom goes silent as Jesus stands to present His case.
Jesus: " Your honorable God, I want to present this case as a work in progress. I believe in this hearing we shall present clear facts. I have by the Holy Spirit been working on his heart. There have been many of my saved ones sowing seeds of the gospel in his heart. I have been interceding for him and I believe he has something to say. My blood has been given for his salvation. I therefore move we hear his response."
As Jesus sits down, God calls forth the man. He stands slowly, shaking, and breathing deeply. His eyes are filled with tears. The angels and demons await to hear what the man has to say. The man speaks, lips trembling.
Man: " There have been many people who have brought forth the Gospel to me. I have rejected it for so long. Not any longer. Today I say that I am a sinner on my way to utter darkness. I am a man in need of a Savior. I accept all that jesus did for me on the cross for me. I give my life to Jesus as my Savior and Lord. I invite Him into my heart. "
Chaos breaks out from the prince of darkness and his minions, as another soul is brought to Jesus. God quickly takes control of the situation. He then addresses all those present with His descision.
God: " My verdict based upon all that I have heard today, the man is justified. He has accepted the terms set forth to have life eternal. He has accepted the blood of Jesus, to wash away his sins and rescue him from utter darkness. He is now sanctified and set apart to Jesus. I am writing his name in The Lambs Book of Life..I am sending forth the Holy Spirit to guide and teach him. This case is closed, court is adjourned."
There was much rejoicing between the angels as another soul was added to the Kingdom of God. Jesus wrapped His arms around the man and smiled, as He led him from the courtroom.....
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
THE ADDICTED
The sun shines and the heat comes down and it envelops you in the mighty grasp. The birds sing and fly about landing to check out a meal of crumbs. Those who are chased by the demons of alcohol and drugs are forced to seek out another drink, another rock. They need something to drive out the misery and pain that ever so slowly, yet rapidly at times, consumes a soul and drives it to the depths of no other escape.
Driven, torn, and ravaged, one plots onward to self destruction. Some come to this place after being comfortable, loved, and respected. It clasped them with a grip not to be broken. Its mighty claws tear apart all sanity and all that identifies one on the earth.
The toll of it all has taken many a strong person to the pits. Once some of them lived the dream, but now has lost all. Their job, their marriage, their homes, the loving children, and also the respect of fellow humans. They have been cast aside as rotten fruit is cast to the field. Their hopes and desires are but a thing of the past. On they march, trembling, sweating with fear, to the next point of a real and sadistic demise.
The love others had for them is gone, taken by lies and distrust. Oh, that someone would love me is the cry of the embittered, torn, and broken heart. They are alone there in the darkest of the night. The night being a thing of its own, ready to swoop down and engulf the prey, much like a lion on a deer.
Cries ring out unseemingly unheard as caring isn't something this soul knows. Despair and defeat clutch to it and hold on. Those that did care have gone away and closed off, having been tortured themselves by the one tortured. Alone, alone they go, " Why, they say must I be here?.
But, there is one listening, His heart beating, watching, ever so affectionately. He has a plan, He has already fulfilled the plan. His eyes roam about the earth looking for one of His emmisaries to go forth and set the captive free. "Take the plan and the battle to the torured one and drive out the tormentor " is His mighty battle cry.
This one has all the answers for the tortured soul. He desires and beckons. With all His heart He wants the afflicted one to take hold of the plan He has fulfilled and make it their own. For with His blood, Jesus has wrote out the plan!!!
Driven, torn, and ravaged, one plots onward to self destruction. Some come to this place after being comfortable, loved, and respected. It clasped them with a grip not to be broken. Its mighty claws tear apart all sanity and all that identifies one on the earth.
The toll of it all has taken many a strong person to the pits. Once some of them lived the dream, but now has lost all. Their job, their marriage, their homes, the loving children, and also the respect of fellow humans. They have been cast aside as rotten fruit is cast to the field. Their hopes and desires are but a thing of the past. On they march, trembling, sweating with fear, to the next point of a real and sadistic demise.
The love others had for them is gone, taken by lies and distrust. Oh, that someone would love me is the cry of the embittered, torn, and broken heart. They are alone there in the darkest of the night. The night being a thing of its own, ready to swoop down and engulf the prey, much like a lion on a deer.
Cries ring out unseemingly unheard as caring isn't something this soul knows. Despair and defeat clutch to it and hold on. Those that did care have gone away and closed off, having been tortured themselves by the one tortured. Alone, alone they go, " Why, they say must I be here?.
But, there is one listening, His heart beating, watching, ever so affectionately. He has a plan, He has already fulfilled the plan. His eyes roam about the earth looking for one of His emmisaries to go forth and set the captive free. "Take the plan and the battle to the torured one and drive out the tormentor " is His mighty battle cry.
This one has all the answers for the tortured soul. He desires and beckons. With all His heart He wants the afflicted one to take hold of the plan He has fulfilled and make it their own. For with His blood, Jesus has wrote out the plan!!!
THE WATERING OF ALL
The rain did come down as it washed the earth with its mighty force,
going about heavily as it was on the given way God set on course.
God gives rain for all the plants and settling of dust,
and it runs across the earth washing all it must.
Water is needed by all things that have life by living,
And by God's mighty awesome grace water to all He is giving.
Drought causes thirst to all living things and without it they die,
the animals also need it and to the almighty God they cry.
The plants need it for their glorious beauty and to give us food,
and without this precious commodity called water all would brood.
People need water so as to water each and every cell,
and water is needed to put out flames that burn like hell.
water is needed to clean all the things we are blessed to own,
like the washing of the water of the word our souls it does tone.
The Bible says we are clean by having the word wash our soul,
it does the work of making all of our being free and whole.
The word is a seed that needs watering in our hearts by grace,
so by God in His wisdom and mercy sin it does erase.
To take the word in and let it do the work by cleansing us right,
then for us to give it out to our fellow man is right in Jesus sight.
going about heavily as it was on the given way God set on course.
God gives rain for all the plants and settling of dust,
and it runs across the earth washing all it must.
Water is needed by all things that have life by living,
And by God's mighty awesome grace water to all He is giving.
Drought causes thirst to all living things and without it they die,
the animals also need it and to the almighty God they cry.
The plants need it for their glorious beauty and to give us food,
and without this precious commodity called water all would brood.
People need water so as to water each and every cell,
and water is needed to put out flames that burn like hell.
water is needed to clean all the things we are blessed to own,
like the washing of the water of the word our souls it does tone.
The Bible says we are clean by having the word wash our soul,
it does the work of making all of our being free and whole.
The word is a seed that needs watering in our hearts by grace,
so by God in His wisdom and mercy sin it does erase.
To take the word in and let it do the work by cleansing us right,
then for us to give it out to our fellow man is right in Jesus sight.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
THE PATH UP
I was walking on a path that had no life,
All that was for me was anger, bitterness, and strife.
Down, down in alcohol and drugs did I ever go,
illicit love affairs abounded as never I could say no.
Death put it's arms around me to lead,
my thoughts were radical I would have to concede.
Bitter and crying inside did I ever so run,
not seeing the love that was in God's own Son.
My broken heart was shattered with no seeming repair,
then one day by the Spirit the Cross I did stare.
The tragedy of my sin hung Him on that Cross,
but He opened my eyes to see by Him my life was no loss.
I fell on my knees and did cry for His saving grace,
His loving heart did reach down in the badly broken place.
His nail scarred hands did heal my terribly wounded heart,
and by filling me with His Spirit I have a new start.
I leap for joy where I was so markedly sad,
I read His Holy Word and by His Spirit I'm very glad.
The work He has begun in me will continue till His return,
and to love him and serve Him does my heart burn.
Now I'm on a path full of light and joy,
my heart is anew with Jesus and His zoe.
Now everyone I meet I want them to have His love,
so as they can look not down or around, but, Above...
All that was for me was anger, bitterness, and strife.
Down, down in alcohol and drugs did I ever go,
illicit love affairs abounded as never I could say no.
Death put it's arms around me to lead,
my thoughts were radical I would have to concede.
Bitter and crying inside did I ever so run,
not seeing the love that was in God's own Son.
My broken heart was shattered with no seeming repair,
then one day by the Spirit the Cross I did stare.
The tragedy of my sin hung Him on that Cross,
but He opened my eyes to see by Him my life was no loss.
I fell on my knees and did cry for His saving grace,
His loving heart did reach down in the badly broken place.
His nail scarred hands did heal my terribly wounded heart,
and by filling me with His Spirit I have a new start.
I leap for joy where I was so markedly sad,
I read His Holy Word and by His Spirit I'm very glad.
The work He has begun in me will continue till His return,
and to love him and serve Him does my heart burn.
Now I'm on a path full of light and joy,
my heart is anew with Jesus and His zoe.
Now everyone I meet I want them to have His love,
so as they can look not down or around, but, Above...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Getting The Word Out
I have set up this blog to get the word out on the saving grace of God. I will be posting writings, pictures and general information.
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