Tag: Justice

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Isaiah 59:9-19

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He saw there was no justice
Our lives were in despair
His children lived in darkness
And He could not leave us there

We stumbled around blindly
We made only animal sounds
There was no one among us
Who could turn everything around

His loved moved Him to action
Salvation on our behalf
To those who stood for injustice
They were forced to face His wrath

Light for those in darkness
Living Word for those who groan,
As Jesus, our redeemer
Gave His life and gained the throne.

We watch with admiration
His loving sacrifice we see
And through our grateful worship
We hear Him say “follow me”.

Step boldly into injustice
On behalf of those without a voice
I’ve given you my own heart
But you’ll still need to make a choice

Know that I am with you,
The source of all you need.
It’s not your job to break the chains
Simply announce – they have been freed.

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1 Samuel 15:10-21

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There are some bits of scripture
That can make us insecure,
Even if we’re involved in good things
And feel like we’re living pure.

Even if God called us
Forever changing our direction –
What if God regrets His call
Upon closer inspection?

What if my response
To all the Lord has entrusted
Makes Him regret to have chosen me
& if His plan I’ve busted?

But just because it’s possible
Does not mean it will start.
These aren’t questions on the radar
Of a disappointing heart.

If you’re humbly nervous
About disappointing Jesus
We’re reminded here – don’t ignore God
(Or hack a man to pieces.)

Turn away from pride,
To God only should you kneel.
Obey what He’s made clear
And live toward His Love revealed.

For there was one who pleased God
He calls us – “follow me.”
He has given us His Spirit
And from sin has set us free.

Posted in Different Scriptures, Spoken Word

Isaiah 51:4-8

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We’re reminded not to aim for the heavens
For they too will vanish like smoke
In a moment all will be different
According to words that are spoke.

For some the words come as judgment
A difficult end to their strife
To see all the effort they’ve given to self
Ended just like a gnat’s life

But God uses different vocabulary
To describe what He has in store
Teaching, and Justice, Deliverance
Salvation and even much more

Not poured out for only one nation
As all are disarmed, His will rule
The arms which have been used to oppress the world
Worms will eat all these up, just like wool.

But His arms arrive to deliver
Salvation that lasts for all time
We listen and look, to join such a heart
As fruit that desires the vine.