GPP 83: God Is Attentive

Who are “the righteous” of God anyway?
Those who believe that Jesus was His Son,
Whose blood, shed for the sins of all, did pay;
He rules the world, and will see justice done!
He conquered death, rising after three days,
His healed body alive, seen by His friends;
He ascended to heaven under their gaze,
Promising each new life, that never ends!
The righteous all still sin, which He forgives,
But they try not to, and mourn when they do;
Inside each one His Holy Spirit lives,
Whispering which acts are right, which bring rue!
Their prayers are heard, and their pathways blest,
For God watches, and helps them choose what’s
best!

Promise Made: 1 Peter 3:12—“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” (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)

God's Precious Promise 14: To Live With God

Jesus gave to mankind a precious right:
The right to live forever in God’s care,
To have brand-new life, when this one takes flight,
And an undying strong new body to wear!
This happy pow’r cannot be earned or bought;
It’s given only to those who believe
That Jesus was God’s Messiah who brought
Redemption to the race that sin deceived!
This gift is still available today,
But you must open the door to your heart,
For into none will Jesus force His way,
Respecting your free will, the choice impart!
To have new life, you must be born again,
By asking Jesus in your life to reign!

Promise Made: John 1:11-13 (NIV)—“He [Jesus] was in the world, and though the world was made through [by] him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that [His people] which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision, or a husband’s will, but born of God.” [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)

Fate Worse Than Death

Had Lucifer been a mortal traitor
And God a human king, he would have died
For treason against his own creator,
With no trial or delay for what he tried!
God's thoughts are not like ours, nor are His ways;
By His Spirit, not by power or might,
His Kingdom is ruled; the Ancient of Days
Will turn the other cheek instead of fight!
Man's justice demands an eye for an eye,
But God's word is sharper than any sword;
His mercy to foes heaps coals of fire high,
While His grace imparts what they can't afford!
Lucifer will spend his days in torment;
To a fate worse than death he will be sent!

"And there was war in heaven, Michael [archangel] and his angels fought against the dragon [Lucifer], and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down----that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him." (Revelation 12:7-9) [brackets added]

"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith." (1 Peter 5:8-9)

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord." (Isaiah 55:8)

"This is the word of the Lord...'not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty." (Zechariah 4:6)

"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for an eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, 'Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.'" (Matthew 5:38-39)

"For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joint and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)

"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of fire on his head." (Romans 12:20)

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith----and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God." (Ephesians 2:8)

God's way is by His word, not by force. Natural man cannot understand spiritual warfare. It is gentle, merciful, and loving.