Come Into The Deep End... with ImHisServant (3)

[bornagain91]

B62
I MUST GO ON
God’s work on earth is almost done
His song I’ve chose to sing
I need His strength to carry on
And serve my coming King


For me to grow within the Vine
I need The Christ as Lord
I need to know He’s truly mine
To flee God’s vengeful sword


How can I serve, yet count the cost?
How can I fail to give?
My Saviour died to save the lost
That we in Him should live


For me! His death was not in vain
The price was far too high
I pray my love, would ease the pain
Through which He had to die


I need to learn of Jesus more
I need Him as my guide
I see God’s Son as Heaven’s Door
Salvation’s Way inside


Christ knows each thought, the dreams I seek
He knows my heart and soul
He sees each need before I speak
And through His love I’m whole


I’ve read His book, and know His might
I’ve heard my Saviour’s voice
I’ve drank His blood, I’ve seen the light
I’ve made in Christ my choice


I’ll carry on whatever comes
I’ll sit at Jesus’ feet
On earth I’d rather eat His crumbs
Than Satan’s choicest meat


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

L15
THERE IS A WAY
“Today you’re down so plagued with doubt
You fail to see what life’s about
You find no peace no sleep at night
No remedy has come to light


This life’s so bad you fail to cope
You’ve thought to end it with a rope
Then deep inside you hear the cry
What happens next when people die?


There is a way to end it all
Someone near for you to call
A helpful hand is always there
With healing love and joy to share


Of Jesus Christ you may have heard
Yet still believe no single word
But let this servant testify
I know The One who came to die


No doubt at first you won’t believe
For Satan’s job is to deceive
But Heaven's Lamb is whom you need
God’s bread of life on which to feed


Allow His love to flood your heart
The Truth received will never part
God’s Wind will blow where’re He will
But wait my friend humble and still


Your troubled thoughts will come to cease
As Heaven's flow brings swift release
Your life that once was void of light
Will soon pulsate with awesome might


God’s promised life is given free
The price Christ paid on Calvary
But yet there’s something you can do
Spread Heaven’s Truth coming to you!”


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

G34
WISDOM
Some people boast to know it all
Like Satan did, before his fall
Best be a fool humble and blessed
Than reign in hell the wisest guest


Most worldly wise still live in doubt
Quite ignorant what Christ’s about
What eyes can’t see their minds despise
Devoid of Truth they die like flies


Wise is the man who through faith’s eye
Who sees God’s promise not to die
However dark his evil past
He’ll take life’s gift until the last


Are you! yet wise, or think to be?
Has Jesus come to set you free?
Lay worldly wisdom best aside
Let Christ God’s Son become your guide


Come as a child, receive life’s prize
Christ sees the heart of each who tries
Come as you are; answer God’s call
Let wisdom & knowledge benefit all


In Christ the least; confounds the wise
But this should be no great surprise
If man can’t choose between two stools
He’ll surely fall like other fools


The least in Christ are never blind
They’ve seen The Truth that changed their mind
They know the present age must end
Before death’s knee to Christ will bend


What greater wisdom could there be?
Than living life in victory
Secure in Jesus’ warm embrace
And unafraid to see God’s face.


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

A77
THE WIDE DOOR
“I saw a door so tall and wide
It wasn’t locked I walked inside
I heard a scream “Please set me free”
Oh Lord my God don’t turn the key


The path’s well worn that leads in here
Many have trod this way in fear
The ground is nought but sinking sand
Oh Lord my God I understand


Now through the door and deep inside
I see the fruit I bore in pride
This wayward child repents of all
Oh Lord my God please heed my call


My sinful life devoid of light
I lay before my Lord in sight
To You I pray on bended knee
Oh Lord my God don’t turn the key


About Your wrath I gave no thought
No way on earth would I be caught
But now it’s plain Your eyes can see
Oh Lord my God don’t turn the key


Your word my God can open eyes
Your patient teaching makes us wise
I see how foolish were my ways
Forgive me Lord end not my days


I call to you with all my might
I see the truth Your precious Light
Don’t close the door I’ll turn about
Oh Lord my God please let me out


I’ve left behind the world of sin
I pray my God You’ll let me in
The things I did I do no more
Oh Lord my God lay wide Your door”


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

F53
“SPIRIT BREATHED”
Through Jesus Christ God’s Holy Seed –Isa.1:1-12
The Lamb that died to free –Jn.8:31-32
The code of life is plain to read –Gen.1:11,12,24,25
Man’s origin’s to see –Gen.1:26


Life’s Author is! The King of kings –Rev.17:14
The Lord who reigns on high
And yet the truth He daily sings
The foolish still deny


If man from Heaven’s Bread would chew –Rev1:3
Instead of Satan’s lies –Jn.8:42-45
The world would take a different view
And open wide her eyes


Instead she reads from Darwin’s pen
She'll say God can’t exist –Ps.14:1
The bible’s only wrote by men –Heb.4:12
And therefore quick dismissed –1Co.1:18


Satanic vomit’s all around –Jn.8:42-47
For which she’ll show respect –2Ti.3:13
Yet living Bread truly profound –Jn.8:23-24
She’ll totally reject –Jn.3:36


With foolishness she’ll flood her mind –Ps.10:4
Believe the devil’s charms –2Th.2:7-12
She’ll drink his wine till drunk and blind –Eph.5:18
Then burn within his arms –Rev.20:15


No longer is God’s secret sealed –Mk.4:11-12
No more is blind the eye –1Co.2:6-12
Through Jesus’ blood it's been revealed –Mt.13:11
There’s no more need to die –Jn.3:16


God’s Truth is here in black on white
There’s life in every word –Mt.8:8
Eternity festooned in light –1Pe.1:23-25
Just waiting to be heard


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

LEECHES BEWARE


Before to gold we bend our knee
Before we lose our soul
Consider God, the wealth we see
If life’s to be our goal

The Day of Judgment’s close at hand
When reasons will unfold
When some who’ve sought The Promised Land
May otherwise be told

Beware who’ll teach The Father’s sheep
Who’ll preach to God’s reborn
That through your greed in hell you’ll leap
Beyond The Youngest dawn

Beware who thirst for worldly fame
Who’s hunger longs for gold
Who’s walk is down the path of shame
Abusing Jesus’ fold

We ought The Lord our God to fear
His every child to love
Encouraging the church down here
Paving The Way above

Best now The Truth to read again
Through guidance, love and grace
Repent and flee eternal pain
Before we see God’s face

God’s neither blind nor someone’s fool
He sees who’ll cheat and lie
He knows who serve as Jesus’ tool
For wages due on high

For nothing more and nothing less
Abiding by the few
The Truth for Christ we should confess
Standing our calling true


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

ARE YOU CRYING FATHER?


Is that You crying Father dear
Is Jesus wrapped in prayer
I know my God you’re always near
And know You always care

Your heart dear God is full of love
Your hands can do no wrong
So why our Father high above
Must You sing Your tearful song

Heaven and earth is in Your hand
Creation’s at Your feet
Allow Your servant understand
Don’t let The Truth retreat

I love You Lord and wish to know
The things that make You weep
The things that cause Your tears to flow
And bring Your thoughts so deep

I’m so distressed to hear You cry
To feel Your troubled thought
So answer Lord please tell me why
Divulge Your true report

If anything can still be done
Our Father please explain
Allow us now through Christ Your Son
Alleviate Your pain

Soften our hearts that we may learn
Let grace be found within
Facilitate that we discern
The consequence of sin

Please weep no longer Father dear
Whatever darkness tries
Let true obedience bring sweet cheer
Let love dry now Your eyes


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

“HOLD TIGHT”


“A few will come at feasting time
A few in times of drought
They’ll crave release, from every crime
When faith replaces doubt


Some seek my face in times of war
In sight of death they’ll cry
But when at peace as Satan’s harlot
They’ll wonder why they die


Does God not see man’s wicked ways
Are thoughts to me not plain
Can I the Lord not end your days
Or give you birth again


The plough I gave for you to hold
The fields are hard and dry
My children die out in the cold
Does no one wonder why


Let life in truth, be now your choice
Let Jesus be your Lord
Heed well my child Salvation’s voice
Escape my vengeful sword


Take hold of truth make Christ your stand
On Him, you can depend
Remaining in His mighty hand
Your life will see no end


Don’t turn as Lot’s uncertain wife
Who’s faith was found at fault
I’ll cut you down as with a knife
To crush as worthless salt


Be faithful now, or not at all
Choose Christ and you may live
Refuse my child will see your fall
This option you I give”…


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

E40
FRUIT OF THE VINE
Prepare to meet your God today –Amos.4:12
The morrow may not dawn –Pr.27:1
Bear Heaven fruit along The Way –Gen.4:4
A crop of souls reborn –Ro.7:4


Beware in Christ o barren wife –Mt.25:24-30
In churches tall and fine
The Gardener nears with pruning knife
To trim His Precious Vine –Mt.3:10


The fig tree cursed by Heaven's Lord –Mk.11:14-20
Perished from stem to root –Mk.11:20-21
The Word went forth just like a sword
On that which bore no fruit


For twelve long years a woman bled –Mt.9:20
Her gold and silver gone –Mt.5:26
“If I but touch the cloak,” she said –Mt.9:21
“Of Christ, God’s Lamb & Son”


Power released a fretful soul –Lk.8:46
Touching with trusting hand
God’s substance made the woman whole
Just as in faith she’d planned –Lk.8:48


Today that power’s in Heaven’s Flame –Ac.1:8
The Holy Ghost within –Eph.3:17
He comes to lift Christ’s holy name –Jn,15:26
Through purging filthy sin –Mt.3:11-12


The simple tree on Calvary hill –Ac.5:30
Bore Christ God’s Seed divine –Mt.16:16
He died that He would grow until –Jn.12:24
The earth has drunk Life's wine –Mt.28:19


Delight when God may come to prune
The parts we find so sweet
He’ll never see them come to ruin –Eze.18:32
Who sit at Jesus’ feet…


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

“BECAUSE I LOVE YOU”
“Come out from there heed my command
Obey then I will heal your land
Waters will part I’ll turn the tide
If you accept to join my bride

I am the Lord, holy and just
You need my help I want your trust
I’ll take your shame I’ll take your doubt
I’ll give you faith, and send you out


Come out, from all that filth you’re in
Give up your life of wayward sin
Cast out the devil’s tempting thought
Believe instead my true report


A time will come, when on your own
With heavy heart, you only groan
But look to me your God above
I’ll not be slow to show my love


My Holy Ghost, to you I’ll give
He’ll teach you, how you ought to live
He’ll speak of me He’ll take your fears
And comfort you throughout your years


My gentle Spirit’s full of love
He’ll come to you just like a dove
Continued sin within His sight
May grieve Him so to take His flight


Make Christ your Lord, for Christ is true
Be holy; for I’m holy too
My secret things, will I disclose
To you my child, my fragrant rose


Priceless things, I long to give
When you decide with me to live
Not one good thing will I withhold
From you who walk my streets of gold”
Michael P. Johnson

 

[bornagain91]

IT’S GETTING WORSE

“Lord here on earth it’s hard to live
Each day it’s getting worse
The world should turn that You’ll forgive
And free her of the curse

We children who in Christ are found
Turn now to You in prayer
That grace and love would so abound
The world will know You’re there


True knowledge Lord You’ve given free
To those who were the least
We humbly pray on bended knee
For strength to fight the beast


Man day and night will wheel and deal
He'll murder rape and lie
Now even children cheat and steal
Condemned in shame to die


We see the filth the devil’s mess
His chaos in the land
Lord young and old in deep distress
Allow to understand


Too many think to have it all
They see no harm in sin
Though full of pride they’re walking tall
Allowing Satan win


Kindle afresh Your Flame inside
Relieve your children’s pain
Replenish Lord Your chosen bride
Revive us once again


Give grace to teach the lost to see
Give power Your truth to tell
Authority to set more free
From he who’ll burn in hell”

Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

M27
UNITY OF LOVE
Palace and churches crumble down
Pillars and posts give way
Where discord wears its evil crown
And love is in decay


Prayers though rise on angel’s wing
Where miracles reside
Where faith is in an upward swing
Where union reigns inside


No longer blind to plot and scheme
No more the devil’s clowns
Drinking by grace from Heaven’s Stream
Our heads wear golden crowns


Wielding in hand our righteous sword
Bodies enrobed in Light
Power through Jesus Christ The Lord
Quickens to fight the fight


Knowledge resides within the meek
Wisdom who’s thoughts are love
Authority’s in the words we speak
Through Christ enthroned above


Unity makes the devil fail
Obedience sees him fall
Loyalty frees lost souls in jail
And love gives grace to all


Help dry the tears of those who cry
Bring victims swift release
Another, love, do not deny
Flooding the world with peace


No idle thoughts can bring these things
No pious words alone
But those who dwell beneath the wings
Of Christ life’s righteous Stone


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[ysl_75]

 

[LoverOfMySoul]

have a blessed day

 

[bornagain91]

F47
OBSTINATE MOUNTAINS
In Christ at times we ask so much –Mt.7:7
We wait what God will tell –Isa.30:18
We hope to feel The Spirit’s touch –1Sa.10:26
Yet silence seems to dwell –Jn.12:


On bended knees we wait a while –Da.10:2,12-14
To see what God would give –Da.9:7
We’ve walked in truth that extra mile –Mt.5:41
A righteous life to live –2Ti.2:22


However much we fast and pray –Pr.29:9
However much we trust –2Sa.12:15-17
Life’s mountains seem to always stay –2Sa.12:18-23
No evil turns to dust –Jer.12:1


Like children spoilt, we frown and pout –1Ki.19:1-4
Between ourselves we cry –Ex.16:3-4
Till shallow faith makes room for doubt –Jas.1:6
Some turn from Christ and die –Gen.19:26


Let patience be our bridal gown –Col.1:11
Let love consume our fears –1Jn.4:18
Can God not tear our mountains down? –Mt.17:20
Each stronghold that appears –2Co.10:4

Has Christ not come and made us free –Jn.8:36
Can Jesus Spirit fail –Isa.51:5-6
Have faith in Him we cannot see –Heb.11:1
Break out from Satan’s jail –2Co.10:5


Stand firm through faith in Heavens’ love –Jas.5:7-8
Trust Jesus not to fall –Jn.16:33
With Him we’ll reign as kings above –Ro.8:17
In answer to His call –Ro.8:28-30

If yet earth’s mountains fail to move –2Co.12:7-10
Truth leads to understand –Deut.8:2-5
Through trials! The Lord our lives may prove –Ps.23:4
Until The Promised Land –1Pe.1:6…


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[ysl_75]

 

[bornagain91]

M26
WHATEVER COMES
When darkness whiles when shadows dance
When devils sing their songs
The saved will praise will lift their glance
To where their soul belongs


Though pain and torment walk our way
Though peace evades the night
No doubt will cause to lead astray
The soul that seeks The Light


No wealth or fame will cause to swerve
Nor vanities to sway
With heart and soul The Truth will serve
Along God’s chosen way


Are we to fear this world’s alarms?
From irritants to hide!
While safe within Salvation’s arms
God’s promises reside


Ailments may cause to while in bed
Demons may run amok
Satan may raise his evil head
But Christ remains The Rock


We know in whom we have believed
We know in whom we trust
We know The Spirit we’ve received
Will keep us from the dust


Regardless; what this world would share
What darkness may afford
No fortune can with God compare
Nor take us from The Lord?


From hills and vales we children learn
Through trials we understand
Nothing we gain will fail to burn
Outside of Jesus’ hand


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

SUDDENLY THERE’S YOU
“What did I say what have I done?
What way did I pursue?
However far I choose to run
Yet suddenly there’s You



Suddenly always, You’ll appear
No matter where I’ll be
Turn right turn left and without fear
Your presence there I’ll see



What excellence was my intent?
What thought concerned my mind?
What good to man did I invent?
That life in You I’d find



Through crying, laughing, joy and gloom
You’d stick to me like glue
I’d lock myself inside my room
Where suddenly there’s You



My life my breath is in Your hand
My eyes are trained above
Yet still I fail to understand?
The reason of Your love



You chose me steeped in wanton lust
You touched my heart of stone
You rearranged this heap of dust
You changed this flesh and bone



Suddenly eyes once blind could see
Suddenly truth was found
Suddenly that was aimed for me
Fell harmless to the ground



I’ve hope I’ve faith I’m saved and blessed
My life will see no end
How can the world this truth digest?
So she her knee would bend…



Michael P. Johnson​

 

[bornagain91]

MORE OF YOU, LESS OF ME
Lord more of You and less of me
Refine this child with fire
Until the day Your face I see
Diminish world desire


Let Heaven be my only goal
Make hell lock tight its door
Give truthful heart give gentle soul
And life forever more


I see my faith is due to You!
The strength I have is Yours
Allow the goal I now pursue
Lead straight through Heaven’s Doors


As now I pray on bended knee
See deep within my heart
Allow my eyes Your will to see
That we may never part


Convict my soul when things go wrong
Bestow me Godly fear
That I may sing life’s victory song
Chastise me whilst I’m here


Hold fast my God Your servant’s hand
Your Spirit give as Guide
On judgement day allow me stand
With Jesus at my side


With Christ as Councillor and Friend
As Saviour and my Lord
I pledge my soul that He defend
Against Your vengeful sword


Before my body turns to dust
Before this world’s demise
In Christ alone I place my trust
In endless joy to rise


Michael P. Johnson

 

[littleredkiss484]

Grace

The boy stood with back arched, head cocked back and hands clenched defiantly. "Go ahead, give it to me." The principal looked down at the young rebe. "How many times have you been here?"

The child sneered rebelliously, "apparently not enough." The principal gave the boy a strange look. "And you have been punished each time have you not?" "Yeah, I been punished, if that's what you want to call it."

He threw out his small chest, "Go ahead I can take whatever you dish out. I always have."

And not thought of your punishment enters your head the next time you decide to break the rules does it?" "Nope, I do whatever I want to do. Ain't nothin you people gonna do to stop me either."

The principal looked over at the teacher who stood nearby. "What did he do this time?" "Fighting. He took little Tommy and shoved his face in the sandbox."

The principal turned to look at the boy, "Why? What did little Tommy do to you?"

"Nothin, I didn't like the way he was lookin at me, just like I don't like the way your lookin at me! And if I thought I could do it, I'd shove your face into something."

The teacher stiffened and started to rise but a quick look from the principal stopped him. He contemplated the child for a moment and then quietly said,

"Today my young student, is the day you learn about grace."

"Grace? Isn't that what you old people do before you sit down to eat? I don't need none of your stinkin grace."

"Oh but you do." The principal studied the young man's face and whispered. "Oh yes, you truly do . . . "

The boy continued to glare as the principal continued, "Grace, in its short definition is unmerited favor. You cannot earn it, it is a gift and is always freely given. It means that you will not be getting what you richly deserve."

The boy looked puzzled. "Your not gonna whup me? You just gonna let me walk?" The principal looked down at the unyielding child. "Yes, I am going to let you walk."

The boy studied the face of the principal, "No punishment at all? Even though I socked Tommy and shoved his face in the sandbox?"

"Oh, there has to be a punishment. What you did was wrong and there are always consequences to our actions. There will be punishment. Grace is not an excuse for doing wrong."

"I knew it," Sneered the boy as he held out his hands. "Let's get on with it." The principal nodded toward the teacher. "Bring me the belt."

The teacher presented the belt to the principal. He carefully folded it in two and then handed it back to the teacher.

He looked at the child and said, "I want you to count the blows." He slid out from behind his desk and walked over to stand directly in front of the young man.

He gently reached out and folded the child's outstretched, expentant hand together with his own hands outstretched. One quiet word came forth from his mouth.

"Begin."

The belt whipped down on the outstretched hands of the principal. Crack!

The young man jumped ten feet in the air. Shock registered across his face, "One" he whispered. Crack! "Two." His voice raised an octave. Crack! "Three..." He couldn't believe this. Crack! "Four." Big tears welled up in the eyes of the rebel.

"Ok stop! That's enough. Stop!" Crack! Came the belt down on the callused hands of the principal. Crack! The child flinched with each blow, tears beginning to stream down his face.

Crack! Crack! "No please", the former rebel begged, "Stop, I did it, I'm the one who deserves it. Stop! Please. Stop..." Still the blows came, Crack! Crack! One after another.

Finally it was over. The principal stood with sweat glistening across his forehead and beads trickling down his face. Slowly he knelt down. He studied the young man for a second and then his swollen hands reached out to cradle the face of the weeping child.

"Grace . . ."


Author Unknown

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