A6 THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012 CHILLIWACK TIMES
A Hiding Nation I write this to those who are living a lie The lie from our hearts that we dare not deny “Your best life now, live it up, live it free!” But this life leads to ruin as I trust you will see
If this world could simply comprehend the magnitude of sin If our Father flicked a switch and we could see our stain within If we saw how sin controls us… how it ruins every life – Proverbs 19:3 Would we all then run to Jesus, would we seek to end our strife? – James 4:7-8
We want all the money, we want all the praise We want all the glory to the end of our days We want to be buzzed and have all the toys We want to be comfy amidst all the noise
But our sinful nature guides us when we lack in saving grace – 1 Corinthians 2:14 We want to live, but not with God; we love this world’s embrace – Romans 8:7 We’re bent on self-autonomy and hiding from God’s truth – Psalm 53:1 As it reveals what we really are… and have been from our youth – Matthew 15:19
But there’s something deep down that we know to be true A Day of Judgment awaits and it’s long overdue – Romans 14:10-12 Do we have all the answers, is our fate sealed? – Isaiah 64:6 And where is our place when all is revealed? – Matthew 25:46
We all know that there is a God; it’s written on our hearts – Ecclesiastes 3:11 But religions in this world today have many different starts Mankind brings much confusion… each belief a new façade – 2 Timothy 4:3 But I preach not religion; it’s a relationship with God – Jeremiah 24:7
Thus you need to know God and that He is Love – 1 John 4:8 His holy perfection shines down from above – Psalm 99:9 He’s Righteous and Faithful, in Him we can trust – Psalm 145:13-20 But beware my dear friends that our God is Just – Deuteronomy 32:4
I ask you first to seek the Lord and call upon His Name – Acts 2:21 Give your life to Him and pray to never be the same – Psalm 51:1-2 You might be saved this instant if the Spirit dwells inside – Romans 8:9 Or your time may come when fire you tread and gold replaces pride – Zechariah 13:9
At first it sounds pleasant, He is fair… that is good But I think you will find that you misunderstood The Judgment is Hell for all who have sinned – Matthew 25:41 And as He is Just, He cannot rescind – Numbers 23:19
And when you’re His, and He is yours, you’ll have a brand new heart – Ezekiel 11:19 God’s Spirit now will dwell within… He never will depart – Ephesians 1:13-14 You’ll be a new creation with much to rearrange – 2 Corinthians 5:17 You never can prepare for this remarkable change
But how harsh of a sin… perhaps murder or rape Or a thief in the night maybe he won’t escape Surely some sin is petty and we’re mostly divine – Romans 3:10-18 Then you don’t understand, there is no fine line – James 2:10
The sin that you once loved to live will now just bring you shame – Galatians 5:16 As the Spirit brings conviction… a Godly life will be your aim – 1 John 2:3-5 But not because you have to, as religions will declare This will be your hearts desire and a plea in every prayer – Ezekiel 36:27
You see, God and sin cannot coexist – Romans 3:23 He simply won’t stand for this stain in His midst – Isaiah 59:2 Whether big or small in our tolerant eyes All sin weighs the same and all mankind dies – Romans 6:23a
A Christian still will fight with sin and they will struggle every day – Galatians 5:17 As they have a sinful nature that will constantly betray – Romans 7:15 It’s how they feel about their sin… that reveals a change therein And if one doesn’t hate their sin then the Spirit’s not within – 1 John 1:8
So have you broken an oath or told a white lie? Looked at someone with lust with your wandering eye? – Matthew 5:27-28 Have you disobeyed your parents or shown rage without reason? – Romans 1:30 Held anything above God, ‘cause that’s idolatry and that’s treason – Ephesians 5:5
So I understand if you aren’t clear… this is a huge event – 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 How could one be made anew to such a big extent? Our transformation comes from God by no merit of our own – 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 As only He could change to flesh a heart that once was stone – Ezekiel 36:26
The truth is we all stumble every day of our lives – Ecclesiastes 7:20 And we’ll just keep on sinning ‘til our Lord arrives We sin against God so there is no chance to live – Psalm 5:4-6 Our good deeds aren’t enough for God to forgive – Romans 3:20
We are made in God’s image and require the Holy Spirit – John 3:5 And we’ll always feel empty ‘til received and we feel it – John 6:63 This deep abyss cannot be filled through worldly things we buy But through God alone who grants us this fulfilling life’s supply – 1 Corinthians 6:19
It paints an ugly picture, and what a horrible thought We live a blink and then we die and all will be for naught But this is where I change my tone and give this poem a shift I start with a simple question, “Will you receive a gift?” – Romans 6:23b
Nature makes it plain to see … a God through His creation – Romans 1:20 So it’s clearly not a hidden God but more a hiding nation – Hebrews 4:13 Salvation becomes hopeless since we’d rather be apart But God commissioned many shepherds to direct the hardened heart – Ephesians 4:11-12
The greatest gift we ever get is one we don’t deserve And in this case it’s the greatest news that touches every nerve – Romans 1:16, 17 We all are lost, but can be found, and God has saved the day The stain be gone, washed pure as snow, behold the only Way – Isaiah 1:18
If the Gospel is to reach the world it only need be preached – Mark 16:15 But many preach a selfish cause and therefore are impeached – Matthew 7:15 You have to find a righteous one who preaches from God’s Word Who’ll point you to the scriptures… to test all that you heard – Acts 17:11
This saving Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me God came to earth and died for us so we could all be free – John 3:16 And in His death His blood was shed to cover all our sin – Ephesians 1:7 So look to Him, He’ll cover yours no matter where you’ve been – Romans 10:9
Though this world and Christianity will never get along – 1 John 2:15-17 And a Christian, close to God, will never feel that they belong They will shine His light to draw your sight to this most blest reward – Matthew 5:16 As there is one arm of salvation which extends out from our Lord – John 14:6 Ref: www.biblegateway.com
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