And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. ~Mark 13:10
My days unfold
May they be lived
Embracing love
You've given me
In blessings grand
May I be bold
To share Your love
With those in need
Ears ache for message
Hearts yearn for truth
I pray to be
Your messenger, a sign
To all who wander
All who wonder
Where the answers are
Amen
This is something we often forget. Our role and responsibility is to preach God's Good News as best we can. By being an example to others.
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Yes, Victor, it truly is our first responsibility coming right after loving our God and our neighbor. I pray my platform here has caused some to pause and reflect upon what Jesus has done for us all.
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Your blog is a shining beacon in an otherwise dark internet.
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Oh, Victor, you are much too kind! May God continue to use our combined voices to make His kingdom a reality here on earth.
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There is such a lack of true knowledge about God out there in the world today. People are disregarding truth in every aspect of life, because it goes against what they WANT to believe or what they WANT to DO. But we must continue to be vigilant to share the truth wherever we are and in whatever way is available. Sometimes we have to use the voice of a little child to lead them...that is something I am discovering a little at a time. Some smart people use the voices of woodland creatures found "in the Glade"... and that is a very wonderful way to reach a lost world. Thank you for doing your part, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteOh, Pamela, your words are just too kind here in your reference to The Glade! Yes, sometimes the woodland creatures can teach us so much about God's love and how important it is for us to BE the gospel for others. I hope and pray that I can reach others for Christ; as Victor said, it's really what we should be about.
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We chase after so much that the world calls "the truth," when it's sitting right there, staring at us.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Glynn! May we preach the only truth that matters - the Gospel.
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Since no one knows when the time will come we need to be about the Father's business.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Bill! Let us be busy with the Father's work here on earth.
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I pray to be Your messenger, this is also my prayer. Lord, tell me what to say, I'll open my mouth, I'll write, I'll sing... Great poem, thanks Martha.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words here, Marja. Yes, may we all pray to be God's messengers.
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I love what Victor's said about being an example to others. Not only should we be His messenger, we need to remember we're constantly being watched.
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Thank you for blessing us with another great poem!
Yes, Mevely, we are being watched, and I do recall that song. :) So, we need to be mindful of how we respond to others and the example we set. Jesus said people would know we were disciples by our love. Let us make it so!
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Oh yes, the greatest of these is love!
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Amen, Linda, yes, it is!
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YOU are such a talented poet!
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Thanks so much for your kind and affirming words here, Loralu.
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Yes, may we love like Jesus! Love and blessings to you, Martha!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, Trudy, may we love each other as our precious Jesus loved us!
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Amen!
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"Your messenger, a sign / To all who wander / All who wonder / Where the answers are/" Oh, yes, Martha! Thank you for your poetic inspiration, compelling us to pray: Equip us, Lord, to recognize the wanderers and wonderers, to be Your voice showing the way to the Answer.
ReplyDeleteYour words touched my heart so deeply, Nancy, as I often hope that my words reach out to others. Knowing they have for you is a balm for my soul. As you pray, may the Lord equip us to meet others where they are with the truth of the Gospel.
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Dearest Martha Jane,
ReplyDeleteLovely poem and yes, we all should strive very hard to live that so others will notice who we are and for what!
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Amen, Mariette, we should do exactly that. I pray every day that I do make the kingdom of God clearer for those who are searching.
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Thanks!
DeleteThank you for sharing this blessing Ms. Martha. May God find me sharing His gospel message when He comes.
ReplyDeleteI pray that for all of us, J. D.
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Boa tarde Marta, vocês são instrumentos do altíssimo para levarem a sua Palavra.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Luiz, for you kind words here.
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Martha, you have a special gift! Such a powerful poem. I pray to be the Lord’s messenger!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Karen. Your sweet words are always appreciated!
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Amen Martha.. it's the main reason we're still here to be lights "before a crooked and perverse generation " to quote the Lord Jesus.. as in His day, so the hearts of men are today.. like the two thieves.. one crying out in mockery the other crying out in weak faith.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
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Thank you, Shaz, for your kind words and excellent insights here!
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I love your poems! Such a beautiful way with words. My prayer is also to be a messenger to all who wander and wonder.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laurie, for your kind affirmation here. I am humbled, to say the least. And yes, may we all be those messengers of Christ's love to this hurting world.
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This should surely be the cry of each one of our hearts, Martha. Thank you for sharing your talents with us here!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words, Cheryl. Yes, let us do, with joy, the work God has prepared for us.
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love your poems and your heart
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jean! I so appreciate your posts and your friendship.
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