Tag: God
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Take Hold of The Plow
This. poem emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus and living a life aligned with His teachings. It highlights that earthly pleasures are temporary, while true satisfaction comes from faith and grace. Believers are called to share hope with others and remain steadfast in their mission, looking forward to eternal joy in Christ.
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Take Heart Little Lamb
This poem reassures the faithful that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, watches over them with unwavering love and protection. It highlights His sacrifice on the cross, defeating sin and death, and encourages believers to find comfort in His presence during anxious times. Ultimately, it calls for hope in the promise of a brighter future.
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Rise Up From The Tomb
In “Rise Up From The Tomb,” a divine dialogue unfolds between the Father and the Son, celebrating Christ’s victorious resurrection. Having conquered sin, death, and the serpent through His sacrifice, Jesus calls for the purification of His bride (the Church) and the advance of God’s kingdom. God’s people respond in joyful praise for their redemption…
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The Glory of God
This poem emphasizes the superiority of God’s eternal glory over human praise. It highlights Jesus Christ’s sacrificial love, underscoring that true fulfillment comes from seeking God’s approval rather than that of man. Believers are encouraged to live humbly in faith, anticipating eternal rewards from the Lord.
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Jesus Gave An Example
In John 13:12-20, Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, demonstrating humility and servanthood. He emphasizes the importance of following His example and serving one another. Jesus reveals His knowledge of Judas’s betrayal, illustrating His divine authority. Ultimately, accepting Jesus means accepting God, because Jesus is God.
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A Criminal On a Cross
In “A Criminal On a Cross,” the thief crucified beside Jesus demonstrates profound faith by recognizing Christ’s kingship amid suffering. Jesus promises him paradise that very day, illustrating that salvation comes by grace through faith alone. The poem calls all to repent and believe in Christ’s redemptive sacrifice on the cross.
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Be Not Ashamed
This poem emphasizes the importance of being unashamed of Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to share the gospel boldly despite facing adversity or scorn. It highlights Christ’s sacrificial death, resurrection, and the promise of eternal life for those who repent and believe. Ultimately, it calls for living for God’s glory rather than seeking approval from men.
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Hoary Before My Time
This poem reflects the author’s struggle with premature aging due to chronic pain and infirmity, starting in their twenties. Instead of lamenting their condition, they express gratitude for the lessons learned through suffering, emphasizing that pain can lead to spiritual growth and discipline. They highlight the importance of faith in Jesus Christ in enduring and…
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Good and Bad Soil
This poem reflects on the spiritual journey of humanity as created by God from soil. It emphasizes the significance of believing in Jesus Christ for salvation, highlighting the transformative power of repentance and faith. Those who embrace His words will bear spiritual fruit, while those who reject them remain unproductive and distant from God.
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What Justice Requires
In “What Justice Requires,” Gabriel Mattix explores the immense debt of sin we owe a holy God—a debt we can never repay. Through Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross and victorious resurrection, God Himself pays our penalty in full. Justice demands death, but mercy offers forgiveness to all who repent and believe in Jesus as…
