Cling

To what do you cling?
To what do you hold fast?
Are you holding onto things that will not last?
Styles of music and dress come and go
Just like the four seasons we all know
We trust that our work for today
Will preserve our work for tomorrow
Not realizing the rain can come down, wipe out all that we have and fill our hearts with sorrow
We look to friends and family for security
Not realizing life and death are not under our authority
As spoken of in times past,
"Look to Me and be saved..." from the wrath that is sure to come to pass
Cling to the One who has been crucified
For in this God's wrath is satisfied

Originally written 30 December 2012

The Door

"I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture." John 10:9

The Door of the Outer Court was a large curtain, made of fine linen, colored in blue, purple, red and white. A depiction of what the curtain looked like is pictured above, but we do not know for sure what it looked like. The above picture is an interpretation by an artist. But, we do know what the colors were based upon Scripture.

Blue indicates heavenly and godly. "Behold your God" Isaiah 40:9, pointing to John's Gospel, where doubting Thomas eventually says to Jesus, "My Lord and my God." John 20:28

Purple signifies kingship. "Behold your King" Zechariah 9:9, points to Matthew's Gospel, where Jesus , the descendant of King David (Matthew 1:1), declares after rising from the dead, "All authority in heaven and on earth is given to Me." Matthew 28:18

Red signifies blood. "Behold My Servant" Isaiah 52:13; 53:5, pointing to Mark's Gospel, where Jesus says He, "came to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45

White signifies purity and a right humanity. "Behold the Man" Zechariah 6:12, pointing to Luke's Gospel, where Pilate says of Jesus, "Behold I have found not one fault in this man." Luke 23:4,14 
These four colors are woven together to become the complete Door, just as the four gospels combine to give a complete picture of Jesus. Jesus Christ is pure and righteous, kingly and godly, and is this is how He as a man can be our ransom, the Door for us to enter into God's presence in the Tabernacle.

The Door of the Outer Court is the only way in, inviting and attractive. The Door speaks of both the compassion and the Kingliness of Jesus, His nature as both God and a genuine man, Son of God and Son of Man, woven together as a beautiful tapestry.

(Taken from http://www.domini.org)

I am the Door, I am the Door, By Me if any man enter in He shall be saved, He shall be saved, He shall be saved.
I am the Door, The words are but four, Millions are in, But there's room for more,The door's open wide, Come right inside, And Thou shalt be saved.

Undershepherds II

I raise them up from among the flock
And use them to teach others how they should walk
But they have neglected their duty of feeding the flock
And wolves clothed in sheep's apparel
Have come in and caused my sheep to quarrel
They walk among the flock without restriction
And try to lead some down the road to perdition
But I will cause them to cease being over My people
And then I will come and gather
All those who have been broken bruised and scattered
And I will be their Shepherd and they will be My sheep

Shepherd of the Sheep

O great Shepherd of the sheep
Who was pierced through His ands and feet
Blessed be Your Name in all the Earth
Jesus Christ our Righteousness
Your Word guides me like a lamp
As I travel towards You outside the camp
Bearing Your shame and reproach
I trust in You my living hope
As the world moves on at a blistering pace
You lead on at a gentle pace
Guiding us in our way toward the Father's face

Originally written 20 March 2012

Do You Know Him? II

Do you know Him? Do you know Him?
The Man who walked on the shores of Galilee
Do you know Him? Do you know Him?
The Lamb that was slain at Calvary

He who is light and in Him there is no darkness
He who is love and gives a new heart to those who are heartless
He who is Spirit and gives life to those who are lifeless
He who is an all consuming fire and burns away all that is worthless
He who is all powerful and who's strength is made perfect in man's weakness
He who is all knowing and gives knowledge to those who are knowledge less
He who is everywhere and none can escape His presence
Jesus Christ the King of all Righteousness

Do you know Him? Do you know Him?
The Man who walked on the shores of Galilee
Do you know Him? Do you know Him?
The Lamb that was slain at Calvary

Originally written 28 December 2011

Undershepherds I

Where are the ones appointed over My sheep?
Gentle, sober-minded and able to teach
Where have they gone?
And where do they stay?
Do they not care My sheep are being led astray?

Originally written 6 December 2010

Do You Know Him? I

Do you know Him? Do you know Him?
The Man who walked on the shores of Galilee
Do you know Him? Do you know Him?
The Lamb that was slain at Calvary

All of heaven can not contain Him
There is no darkness found within Him
None of creation can restrain Him
Jesus Christ the living Word

Do you know Him? Do you know Him?
The Man who walked on the shores of Galilee
Do you know Him? Do you know Him?
The Lamb that was slain at Calvary

Originally written 8 December 2011