Listen Up

Listen up, when the world is loud,
He can be heard above the crowd.
In His Word you will find,
The words that gave sight to the blind.

Stop and listen to what He says,
Even the middle of this world's mess.
With His words, He created you and me,
And by hearing Him, we will finally see.

For He spoke such great news,
But it is not just meant for the pews.
Rise up and go out to them,
And show what it means to know Him.

Listen to all of creation,
It proclaims His salvation.
For love it was done,
Without it we would have none.
 

Strength

Strong is the power of Your blood,
That overwhelming, cleansing flood.
Strong to save, strong to bear,
On the cross, You hung there.

Strong against the power of Hell,
That nothing that Satan can do, will prevail.
Strong to make the waves calm,
His hands applying the healing balm.

Strong to help us to stand,
Amidst this crumbling land.
Strong, though the way is hard,
Let us not let down our guard.

-Wade Jinright

Living Strong

We seek strength in many ways, but do we seek strength from the most powerful source (God). The strength in Him can never be exhausted, and surpasses any physical strength that we can muster. His strength is made great in my weakness. You are at a low point in your life and you don't think that you can bear it, Jesus can bear all of your burdens or He can help you to bear them. Nothing that is of any earthly power can match my God's power. His power is present in every part of Creation; down to the smallest detail.

There is much that people have accomplished through God's power, and still continue to do. When you think that you have nothing left as God's child; there is unlimited power to tap into. We have all been to the point that we have exhausted all our energy, but God has come through. The hymn, "All Hail The Power", comes to mind when I think of God's power.

"All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all."
(Text: Edward Perronet, Alt: John Rippon, Music: Oliver Holden)

There is a day coming when we will all casting our crowns before Him, and He deserves everything that we have, because He is the One that created us and upholds us. Take hold of the verse in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me."