GPP 76: Jesus Attends His Own

So George isn’t coming, nor Gloomy Gus;
Neither is Mary Sue, or Blasingame—
So what? Jesus promised to be with us,
If even two or three meet in His name!
If believers use His name, what is asked
Is given; when they meet, He is present;
When few or many gather, His work tasked,
Those are blessed, strengthened, and made more
pleasant!
Jesus’ name penetrates the strongest wall;
Climbs the highest mount; rules the wildest sea;
Rides the farest star; stills the stormy squall;
Breaks the hardest heart; saves the lost and me!
All we humans should praise His holy name,
For saving us from death, from sin, from shame!

Promise Made: Matthew 18:20 (Jesus speaks)—
“ ‘For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with
them.’ “ (NIV)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 75: God, An Ever-Present Help

If a child of God remains in His will,
Though harm, even human death, on him falls,
He has naught to fear, for God’s with him still—
Life and safety in heaven quickly calls!
What is death, but the door to Paradise?
One with greater things for God left to do
Has divine protection, safe and precise—
No wound can prevent success to ensue!
From the moment of belief, such is true:
To die is gain, but Christ wants him to live*,
For producing fruit, ‘til earth-life is thrpugh;
Winning lost souls; new life to many give!
Believers have refuge in Christ the Lord;
Instant protection is their first reward!

*John 17:15

Promise Made: Psalm 46:1,7—“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. … The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” (NIV)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 74: Holy As Christ

Some were chosen by God, Christ to receive,
Before creation, ere life had begun;
Yet, any who will in Jesus believe
Is assured of salvation by the Son*!
On believers are wondrous gifts bestowed;
Some rob themselves of the riches they own,
By quenching the Spirit; or seeds unsowed;
Or asking not for promised blessings shown!
Not in the flesh is holiness e’er achieved,
But in heaven will each saved righteous be,
Made so by Christ—His righteousness received—
That all who dwell there are holy as He!
In heaven, no sin is allowed by God;
Therefore, no flesh the streets of gold will trod!

*John 6:37-40

Promise Made: Ephesians 1:3-4 (Paul writes)—
“Praises be to the God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him [the Lord Jesus Christ] before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight…” (NIV) [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 73: One Gate Only

Many routes to heaven are hawked on earth
That beguile multitudes to lose their way;
The devil’s highways abound; there is no dearth;
His cohorts love leading poor souls astray!
God’s paradise has but a single gate;
All others are contrived by Satan’s thieves;
Only through Jesus does heaven await,
And those who enter, in the Son believes!
Even Oprah has invented a trap
Supposed to lead folks to the Promised Land;
The misled pay millions for her claptrap ,
That does naught but lead into Satan’s hand!
The Bible and Jesus show the true way;
All else is man-made, seeking to betray!

Promise Made: John 10:9a-10 (Jesus speaks)—
“ ‘I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved… The thief [Satan] comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they [all men and women] may have life and have it to the full.’ “ (NIV) [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 72: Christ Jesus Perfects

A person re-born wants like Jesus live,
To live as righteous in the Savior’s eye;
Just two things to that effort can he give:
His most steadfast will pow’r must he supply,
Plus his entire self for Christ to direct!
Self-effort will not Christ-like persons make;
Such must let God’s Spirit mistakes correct,
Guiding actions to do, which not to take!
Christ is patient, mending broken beings;
He gives each many chances to succeed—
Forgives errors, thus from guilt full freeing;
He completes what’s lacking, so none has need!
Flesh cannot live righteous by self alone;
Strength from Christ Jesus lets one to go on!

Promise Made: 1 Peter 5:10 (Peter writes)—“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you whole, strong, firm and steadfast.” (NIV)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 71: The Lord Strengthens

Spiritual warfare rages earth for souls—
Trying to thwart God, Satan roams the world,
Duping men and women to live in roles
Sure to land them in hell, where he’ll be hurled!
God’s own Son died, in place of fallen flesh,
Redeeming any who in Him believed;
Giving them new lives in which to start fresh,
The guilt of past plus new sins full relieved!
God’s Spirit indwells, to guide each aright;
Lord Christ Jesus orchestrates world events,
Aiding the saved to live in paths of light,
Avoiding ways the evil one presents!
But most choose to stay in the devil’s grip;
For the few righteous, glorious the trip!

Promise Made: 1 Thessalonians 3:3 (Paul writes)—
“But the Lord [Christ Jesus] is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you against the evil one [Satan, the devil].” (NIV) [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 70: Christ Jesus Is Able

The Spirit of Christ Jesus is at work
Within each believer, to guide him through
This life: Which path to take, and which to shirk,
He shows, in earth’s maze and hullabaloo!
What He does is so less than He’s able,
Flesh cannot imagine all He can do,
Not e’en in wonders of myth and fable,
The greatest but children at skip-to-my-lou!
None can match our Lord in pow’r and might;
With voice alone, He made the universe;
When all earth’s armies assemble to fight*,
He roars from Zion**—their troops perish first!
He was before time, and after will be;
For ever and ever, Christ Jesus He!

*Joel 3:9
**Joel 3:16

Promise Made: Ephesians 3:20 (Paul writes)—
“Now to him [Christ Jesus] who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations for ever and ever. Amen.” (NIV) [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 69: Blameless In The Lord

Jesus the man died, but arose Lord Christ,
Ruler of all earth and the universe;
He’s coming back in pow’r, His might suffice
To reign the nations, heaven to rehearse!
The righteous expect His return with zest,
Having gifts to live as He commanded—
The Holy Spirit, their new lives to bless;
Things asked for in His name always handed!
These will keep them strong, living in His love,
Co-heirs—the Kingdom of God inherit;
They’ll meet Him in the air, far, far above
Those who rebelled, and new life don’t merit!
God, who called all to belief in His Son,
Is faithful and will surely get it done!

Promise Made: 1 Corinthians 1:7-9 (Paul writes)—“Therefore you [the saved] do not lack any spiritual gift [the Holy Spirit, prayer] as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed [to be seen by all on earth]. He [Christ] will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be found blameless [saved[ on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ [the Second Coming]. God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” (NIV) [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 68: Hope In The Lors

Don’t you know the good news? Have you not
heard?
Jesus is Lord, God of all earth and sky;
He shows Himself in nature and the Word*;
Hope in Him; on eagle’s wings you will fly!
God grows not weary in His love for you—
When you run, He will not let you grow tired,
And walking, He lets not your strength undo;
In perils of life, you’ll never get mired!
The universe He created just for man,
Whom He wants to become sons forever;
He understands you; will do all He can
To re-make you, fit to dwell with Him e’er!
Thinking of God’s greatness, I almost burst;
To live without Jesus, I dare not durst!

*Psalm 19

Promise Made: Isaiah 40:28-31—“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. … but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not grow faint.” (NIV)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 67: God, My Refuge

Though now my strength ebbs, the Lord upholds
me;
If my heart fails, His heart He fast provides.
When my body is sown where none can see,
He takes my living soul to His blest side!
The unfaithful may prosper here below,
While I must content with rags and leavings;
But riches disolve when owners’ breaths go;
True wealth that lasts awaits those believing!
How good it is to be near God and bliss!
The Sovereign Lord gives strength and refuge;
If you think this life is all that there is,
You’ll be chagrinned by torment’s deluge!
Justice delayed is not justice denied;
Judgment awaits all on the other side!

Promise Made: Psalm 73:26-28—“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you [God] will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell all of your deeds.” (NIV) [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 66: Bearing Fruit In Love

Is the Lord calling you to bear Him fruit?
The Spirit calls some in a still, small voice,
An urge within to be the Lord’s conduit—
To spread His call to others that’re His choice!
God’s fruit is chosen folk, not heard His plea;
They know His voice, and will go where He leads,
Telling that Jesus died, so all could be free;
Fruit bearing fruit, until the whole world heeds!
Your part is to bear fruit, that when you ask
The Father for whatever you might need,
Which increases the fruit born in your task,
The Lord freely gives that for which you plead!
When Christians are united with brothers,
Attracted to Christ are unsaved others!

Promise Made: John 15:15-17 (Jesus speaks)—
“ ‘I no longer call you [the apostles] servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from the Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command: Love one another.’ “ (NIV) [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 65L Praying For Faith

“Dear Lord Jesus, I believe God sent you,
And that you are His one and only Son;
You died in my place, my life to renew;
God raised you from death; now, the world you run!
See, Lord, I have faith; let me heal the sick,
E’en as you did; or is my faith too small?
Maybe I could make a snake of a stick,
Or walk on water, as you, and not fall!
Two thousand years pass; does my faith grow less,
Or my reason for asking this pow’r wrong?
Prayers of righteous men still effect to bless;
Miracles still occur after so long!
Despite time’s passage and Satan’s world sway.
There are some with faith enough yet today!”

Promise Made: John 14:12-13a (Jesus speaks)
“ ‘I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than this, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name…’ “ (NIV)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 64: Putting The Lord First

What a world for the wholly committed!
For them, Jesus comes first in ev’rything;
Whatever projects, Bible-permitted,
They undertake, they know success will bring!
Each dollar invested returns millions!
Such a man might easily own whole earth;
He does not buy swankier pavilions,
But gives it away to those with no worth!
Commitment means more than cursory love;
It requires all one’s body, mind and soul:
Of all he has, the Lord is ranked above—
Spouse and family, possessions, the whole!
It is easy to say, “My Lord comes first”;
But to put Him there, few scarcely durst!

Promise Made: Proverbs 16:3 (Solomon writes)
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” (NIV)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 63: Saved, Not Yet Sanctified

You are saved by faith—in Jesus, belief
That He is Lord; for your sins He died;
Was raised from death; rules the world , the Chief—
But then comes the hard part: To be sanctified!
Little by little, bit by struggling bit,
You should turn from life in sync with the world,
And begin living as Jesus sees fit—
Your old lifestyle in the garbage-heap hurled!
You’ll never perfect the change on this earth,
While in the flesh, but your Lord is willing
To add the rest, making you heaven-worth,
When you get there, your will-power filling!
No flesh but Jesus e’er lived sanctified;
Only in heaven, will His mark be tied!

Promise Made: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (Paul writes)—“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body, be kept blameless at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you [Lord Jesus Christ] is faithful, and he will do it.” (NIV) [Brackets added]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 62: Attackers Of Israel: Beware!:

Beware, ye nations of Islam: Beware!
Yahweh* is watching; He knows what ye do!
He will not permit your ceaseless warfare
Against Israel—judgment is overdue!
You, and all nations desiring your oil,
Who send armies to aid your genocides,
Will perish; God will cause such a turmoil,
That friends kill friends**, until no one survives!
The Jews’ long penance is well nigh ended—
The Day of the Lord*** is coming, unknown,
But coming it is; gods who pretended
Will die as well; Yahweh’s God, on His own!
He pours out grace upon all Jews worldwide;
They accept Jesus, mourning theocide****!

*Yahweh = “He is” (God)
**Armageddon (Zechariah 14:12-15)
***Second Coming of Jesus Christ (Rev. 19:11-18)
****Zechariah 12:10-13

Promise Made: Psalm 10:16—“The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations shall perish from his land.”

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

GPP 61: Living As Jesus Taught

The Holy Spirit dwells in believers;
In a still, small voice, He guides their actions;
If heeded, they become gospel transceivers,
Broadcasting the good news to all factions!
In them, seven precious traits He instills:
Peace, patience, kindness, love, and self-control,
Gentleness, and joy*; the Christian who’s filled
With these shows how to live as Jesus told!
What style of living did Jesus come to teach?
Just opposite to what men want to do—
Love, not hate; joy, with what’s within your reach;
Self-control, not anger; patient and true!
Each new trait comes hard, uprooting an old;
Heed the Spirit, whatever you are told!

*Galatians 5:22-23

Promise Made: 2 Peter 1:5-8—“For this very reason [to escape corruption in the world caused by evil desires, as Peter had written in the preceding verse], make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge [by study of the Bible]; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (NIV) [Brackets added]

Comment: These seven character traits are listed with slightly difference names in Galatians 5:22-23. They are called “fruits of the Spirit”, because the Holy Spirit, indwelling each believer, tries to guide the Christian’s thoughts and actions from inside his mind, speaking to him like his conscience would (but the Christian’s conscience is perverted by the world, so he should not follow conscience). Every Christian still possesses the sinful flesh he had before he was saved; therefore, every Christian still commits sin. If he trains himself or herself to follow these seven traits, he will be less likely to sin, but he or she will never reach that goal while living on earth.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)