YESHUA MY KING...
Each night before I close my eyes
I reach for you
And you never fail me.
How wonderful you are
There really are no words
For your majesty.
And your presence floods in
Like an overwhelming wave
As I do my best to tell you
How much I love you.
And you listen!
You take it all in and send it back
And I am beside myself in tears
And the overwhelming presence
Of your love.
You showed me the earth
In the palms of your hands,
Forever watching, forever loving.
Soaked in the oil of worship
I drift off to sleep.
-G.E. Johnson
Showing posts with label earth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label earth. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Friday, May 6, 2016
Abstract Expression - A Worship Experience With The King Of Kings
YESHUA...
How many times
Have I come to these doors?
And angels greeted me
One on the right, one on the left
12 feet tall each one stands.
The right one takes my crown
The left one my robe.
In this room there is no royalty but Yours.
Not by your wish...
You have crowned me many times at this throne.
Yet it is as a peasant daughter
That I approach You
To lay my head on your feet
To wash them with my tears
The sorrow of worship through the distance of mortality.
And many times I knew
That one more tear would break your heart
And like a whisper my soul would
Evacuate this body to eternal peace in Your presence.
The choice was mine
And I have never abandoned yet
Your will on earth.
"More to do...," says the soul.
-G.E. Johnson
How many times
Have I come to these doors?
And angels greeted me
One on the right, one on the left
12 feet tall each one stands.
The right one takes my crown
The left one my robe.
In this room there is no royalty but Yours.
Not by your wish...
You have crowned me many times at this throne.
Yet it is as a peasant daughter
That I approach You
To lay my head on your feet
To wash them with my tears
The sorrow of worship through the distance of mortality.
And many times I knew
That one more tear would break your heart
And like a whisper my soul would
Evacuate this body to eternal peace in Your presence.
The choice was mine
And I have never abandoned yet
Your will on earth.
"More to do...," says the soul.
-G.E. Johnson
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Solomon Decoded: What Is The Benefit Of Earthly Work? Ecclesiastes 1:3
"Solomon's reputation for possessing extraordinary wisdom fits the Ecclesiastes profile. David recognized his son's wisdom (1 Kings 2:6 & 9) before God gave Solomon an additional measure. After he received a 'wise and understanding heart' from the Lord (1 Kings 3:7-12), Solomon gained renown for being exceedingly wise by rendering insightful decisions (1 Kings 3:16-28), a reputation that attracted 'all the kings of the earth' to his courts (1 Kings 4:34). In addition, he composed songs and proverbs (1 Kings 4:32), activity befitting only the ablest of sages. Solomon's wisdom, like Job's wealth, surpassed the wisdom 'of all the people of the east' (1 Kings 4:30)." -The MacArthur Study Bible (NKJV Version), The Book of Ecclesiastes: Background and Setting
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF EARTHLY WORK? - Ecclesiastes 1:3
"What advantage does man have from all his work which he does under the sun (while earthbound)?"
1) Work/Labor - amal - n. masculine/feminine trouble, toil
In verse three of Ecclesiastes 1, King Solomon ponders (perhaps rhetorically) the advantages gained by man from all of his work on the earth. The Hebrew word used here for labor is amal meaning heavy or wearisome work, particularly of the mind. The MacArthur Study Bible offers this footnote:
"Solomon looks at the fleeting moments of life and the seemingly small gain for man's activity under the sun. The only lasting efforts are those designed to accomplish God's purposes for eternity, not just for one's livelihood. These pictures from God's creation illustrate and underscore the futile repetition of human activity."
Perhaps we should question ourselves as King Solomon did. Is the work that we commit ourselves to daily truly accomplishing God's eternal purpose? Or do we endure wearisome toil simply for our own gain? One could argue that the benefits of the toil of Solomon certainly benefited many from the wealth of his material treasure to the wealth of his knowledge. However, the wise king knew that most important was the condition of his eternity, a time that would be infinitely longer than his few years on the earth. For this reason Jesus (Yeshua) gave His life - so that we would have eternal life in heaven. See John 3:16 and then Revelation 22:3-7.
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF EARTHLY WORK? - Ecclesiastes 1:3
"What advantage does man have from all his work which he does under the sun (while earthbound)?"
1) Work/Labor - amal - n. masculine/feminine trouble, toil
In verse three of Ecclesiastes 1, King Solomon ponders (perhaps rhetorically) the advantages gained by man from all of his work on the earth. The Hebrew word used here for labor is amal meaning heavy or wearisome work, particularly of the mind. The MacArthur Study Bible offers this footnote:
"Solomon looks at the fleeting moments of life and the seemingly small gain for man's activity under the sun. The only lasting efforts are those designed to accomplish God's purposes for eternity, not just for one's livelihood. These pictures from God's creation illustrate and underscore the futile repetition of human activity."
Perhaps we should question ourselves as King Solomon did. Is the work that we commit ourselves to daily truly accomplishing God's eternal purpose? Or do we endure wearisome toil simply for our own gain? One could argue that the benefits of the toil of Solomon certainly benefited many from the wealth of his material treasure to the wealth of his knowledge. However, the wise king knew that most important was the condition of his eternity, a time that would be infinitely longer than his few years on the earth. For this reason Jesus (Yeshua) gave His life - so that we would have eternal life in heaven. See John 3:16 and then Revelation 22:3-7.
**Have questions or comments? E-mail me at gejohnsonmedia@gmail.com or leave them in the comment section below. Discussion is welcome!**
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Teach Us How To Pray: "In Earth" - Matthew 6:10
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 6, Jesus (Yeshua) can be found ministering and teaching His disciples various principles regarding giving, fasting, the Father's care for His children, and many other things. One of the most notable portions of this scripture is His instruction to His disciples on prayer. It is prayer that opens the line of communication to the ears of the heavenly Father, a time of sweet communion in which we cast our cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7) and also open ourselves to receive whatever it is that we are seeking from God's Holy Spirit.
In verse 9-10 of chapter 6, Jesus gives His disciples specific instructions on prayer saying, "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done...'" In the previous posts (click here to read OUR FATHER - WHO IS IN HEAVEN - HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME - YOUR KINGDOM COME - YOUR WILL BE DONE) we looked at the first complete phrase of verse 9 and the beginning of verse 10 to learn more about the heavenly Father, where He has established His throne, the sanctity of His name, and the nature of His Kingdom and will. Today we will examine the next phrase: "In earth."
"Earth" - ge - (Greek transliteration) - n. feminine (Thayer's Greek Lexicon)
1) Arable (suitable for growing crops) land - This of course refers to the physical earth and God's intent that it be a fertile place to grow different crops. In fact, Elohim was the first farmer although the manifestation of His vegetation was done through spirit. (Genesis 1:11-12) Spiritually, we should also seek to be fertile ground for the seeds of knowledge and wisdom from the Word of God. (Matthew 13:3-9)
2) The things and beings that are on the earth - Not only does "earth" refer to the components of earth's surface, but also to the living beings that inhabit the earth, particularly human beings. This should be no surprise considering Adam's creation from the "dust of the ground." (Genesis 2:7)
When we pray that God's will be done it should include not only His will for our lives, but also His will for the earth. This is particularly important now that we have such great discussion in the science community regarding weakening ecosystems and atmospheric erosion. God is willing and able to heal His people and His earth if we ask Him. (2 Chronicles 7:14)
In verse 9-10 of chapter 6, Jesus gives His disciples specific instructions on prayer saying, "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done...'" In the previous posts (click here to read OUR FATHER - WHO IS IN HEAVEN - HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME - YOUR KINGDOM COME - YOUR WILL BE DONE) we looked at the first complete phrase of verse 9 and the beginning of verse 10 to learn more about the heavenly Father, where He has established His throne, the sanctity of His name, and the nature of His Kingdom and will. Today we will examine the next phrase: "In earth."
"Earth" - ge - (Greek transliteration) - n. feminine (Thayer's Greek Lexicon)
1) Arable (suitable for growing crops) land - This of course refers to the physical earth and God's intent that it be a fertile place to grow different crops. In fact, Elohim was the first farmer although the manifestation of His vegetation was done through spirit. (Genesis 1:11-12) Spiritually, we should also seek to be fertile ground for the seeds of knowledge and wisdom from the Word of God. (Matthew 13:3-9)
2) The things and beings that are on the earth - Not only does "earth" refer to the components of earth's surface, but also to the living beings that inhabit the earth, particularly human beings. This should be no surprise considering Adam's creation from the "dust of the ground." (Genesis 2:7)
When we pray that God's will be done it should include not only His will for our lives, but also His will for the earth. This is particularly important now that we have such great discussion in the science community regarding weakening ecosystems and atmospheric erosion. God is willing and able to heal His people and His earth if we ask Him. (2 Chronicles 7:14)
**Have questions or comments? E-mail me at gejohnsonmedia@gmail.com or leave them in the comment section below. Discussion is welcome!**
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