The same day I wrote the poem in my last post, I wrote the one that appears at the bottom of this post. On the way to work I usually listen to Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa, California as he preaches his way through the Bible. I used to listen to J. Vernon McGee do the same. They share a lot of Bible verses and personal insights. Sometimes the verses resonate, sometimes the insights. This morning it was a bit of both.
Chuck was talking about the life of the Apostle Paul. Paul was a man who let God call the shots. Paul was a man who walked by faith. In the end, all that matters, is being true to the call of God.
It's not about the impact, the assessments of others, or knowing your five-year plan. What really matters is knowing the will of God and doing it.
The simplicity of walking with God is summed up in a verse that used to hang in my house 25 years ago. It read, "Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
Children keep it simple. And they are happy a lot of the time. They trust their Father's care and guidance.
Enjoy the poem!
(Pictures today were taken by my cousin Dennis, aka Pastor Dennis who comments often. Thanks Dennis!)
Called of God
God called a man to serve him:
he was on the road to Emmaus.
And along the way... life happened.
And then he was taken.
* * * * *
God called a man to serve Him:
he was a student in high school.
And along the way... life happened.
And still happens.
* * * * *
And what was that call?
The same to both...
Simple stuff...
"Follow me."
* * * * *
"It's not complicated."
"Keep it simple."
"Walk with Me."
"Let it be easy."
Don, its a great poem. It says so much more than the words on the page. I enjoyed the conversation that seems to be taking place in the last section. (Or the question, otherwise, is whether the last section is a conversation and prayer, or it is all exhortation?)
ReplyDelete@Dennis: Thanks. The intent in the last section is ... more directions from God to me... After the "Follow me" of the previous section... he also often says to me...
ReplyDelete"It's not complicated."
"Keep it simple."
"Walk with Me."
"Let it be easy."
So, yes, in a way... it's all exhortation to the me (and other readers).
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. (Great photos!)
The poem is wonderful Don. It really is a simple invitation from Our Lord. There is beauty and truth in simplicity. Thank you Don!
ReplyDelete@SeptemberMom: Thanks. Too often I/we tend to over think things. Keeping it simple, living by faith... is a wonderful antidote (and equalizer). Thanks for the comments.
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