He paces for days around his cell impatiently. “I have so much to do! So many places to be!” He pines for weeks at the sound of rolling waves. “I’m wasting time whilst there’s so many to save” He prays for months, passionately and contrite. “Who am I to help here? To whom should IContinue reading “Paul’s Retreat at Caesarea”
Category Archives: Bible Verse
÷
Torn apart with teeth or divided in love, Stab with a finger or handshake in a glove. Can ten of us agree on at least one topic? 21st century Christianity’s kaleidoscopic. We’re all part of some sect, know it or not, Unity’s become a promise our ego’s forgot. The inner child’s jaded, the outer perturbed,Continue reading “÷”
Retribution
In the days of Jared, the Watchers descended, Their counsel at Hermon left Heaven offended. Bringing gifts of forbidden secrets they taught us, But taking our innocence, mothers and daughters, Then came the Nephilim, their gigantic offspring, Who saw us as merely food and drink offerings. All creation wed corruption in a violent revolution, ButContinue reading “Retribution”
Apokryptein
Wise books hidden from the laity, as prophesied, Leaning on devotionals to keep their hearts occupied. They doubt the motives of scrolls that are ancient, With logical flaws and fears that are nascent. Their leatherbound idol is held as uncompromised, And so wisdom is hidden from them, as prophesied. But the learned understand that theContinue reading “Apokryptein”
Valley of Yahushaphat
The hyenas cackle over their bowl of bile, The pigs feast gladly on what’s wholly vile. The spiders web in bloodlust greed, The snakes crush the weak who plead. Corrupt! Corrupt are the sons of Adam! Who laugh as sons of the wicked are fattened. Both will prosper ’til the day they’re sentenced, But inContinue reading “Valley of Yahushaphat”
All Jerusalem
No stone left uncovered by a sandal or hoof, Trees groan under weight spilling over each roof. Young lifted on shoulders, even the timid get loud, Both humbled and proud the same height in a crowd. All watch the parade of a glorious eastern retinue, Saying “Tell us where the newborn King rests with you!”Continue reading “All Jerusalem”
Alas, My Rachel…
The sun at my right hand as we near the House of Bread, When my love shrieks in a way that freezes us with dread. We stop afar off and lay her down to crowds of questions, Her eyes amiss in pain as we make our blind suggestions. Why does her heart beat so loud?Continue reading “Alas, My Rachel…”
Goshen 14/1
Pharaoh now stands when Moses is announced, Abraham’s El has remembered us and pounced! Seeing a blood river would’ve been enough for me, Still he resisted though in stiff-necked blasphemy. Over Goshen’s such peace and inside, cheering! Vigils alive with songs and old stories in hearing. Eager to help, we paint doorposts with innocence, RejoicingContinue reading “Goshen 14/1”
Sapphira
What a shrewd man I married! So crafty and smart. By giving nearly all, we’re still secure and look the part! Perhaps he tarries long because he’s being applauded? I should join his side, gently, then I’ll also be rewarded! ~ I don’t hear joy or laughter, just whispers and digging, What a peculiar vibe,Continue reading “Sapphira”
That Morning at Sinai
I’ve hardly slept in two days and got a cleaning fixation, At times I couldn’t even breathe because of anticipation. Will God really appear on top of that mountain? Or will Moses say “No, because you all doubt Him!” But this morning is different, the sky’s a strange colour, All these dark clouds are encirclingContinue reading “That Morning at Sinai”
Forum-Christians
The Forum-Christian’s “light” to the nations: Devoid of respect and wafer-thin patience. Rude to the atheist, snide to the believer, Either agree with them or be called a deceiver. They litter posts with every quote in their system And bark them without love, honour or wisdom. How proudly they boast about their own salvation, ButContinue reading “Forum-Christians”
Many Will Say…
“Lord Lord! How we glorified you at our church service! D’ya hear our sermons about how your Law’s worthless? Have you seen our great love towards immorality? You must be so proud of our overseas charity! We’ve ensured your old anger’s kept safe undercover, But as for Paul’s writings, may we have another? We upheldContinue reading “Many Will Say…”
Peter on the Shore
Man, I’m exhausted…These crowds are horrendous! And when I dream it’s of a sea of faces that’s endless. They push and shove in this heat! They argue or sing, Shouting their requests over the voice of my King. I miss the days at Cana, when I had a minute to think, When we spent timeContinue reading “Peter on the Shore”
Narrow Path
How narrow is the path that leads to true life, With logic to the left and reason to the right. “We’re under grace so come out to play!” “No, you’re wrong and it’s Sabbath today!” These two crowds keep the true path compressed, Too right or too left the truth’s far too suppressed. But bothContinue reading “Narrow Path”
Woe
Who is this son of unknown, teaching us on the Law? He keeps filthy company! Traitors, lepers and whores! How does he speak thusly without our education? And why do so few of his words ruin our reputation? We’re getting shady looks now, whispers when passing, Though we prove our purity in cleansing and fasting! Continue reading “Woe”
How Much More…
“If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out.” How much more a view that casts the Word into doubt? How much more a desire to conform with the proud? How much more a focus that’s built upon a crowd? “If your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off,” How muchContinue reading “How Much More…”
Khata & The Wayfarer of Night
Khata crouches at my door by the Wayfarer of Night, Who came singing songs of flattery, flirtation and fright. And whilst he sings in my voice as part of his illusion, Khata darkens the exit to force my conclusion. So I feed the Wayfarer and I get to star in his tale, “The Serenade ofContinue reading “Khata & The Wayfarer of Night”
Old Shepherd
…And look at me now! Ha! A tired old shepherd, I’m no one great, strength and disposition weathered. Soon I’ll die with no name whilst leading the flocks, In a proud palace of pastures or royal refuge of rocks! Have I wasted my life? Will El up there judge me? Am I only worth somethingContinue reading “Old Shepherd”
Hope in your Elohim
Why are you so distant from me, O Adonai? I’ve trusted and called upon your Name haven’t I? Don’t leave me like Saul for I’d be lost without you, I feel lost right now… I don’t want to doubt you… Why are you so downcast, O my soul? Does your faith flee quickly as lifeContinue reading “Hope in your Elohim”
Obedience in Creation
Consider the tree, how she rises with growth, Obeying the Sun as if bound by an oath. Consider the sea and his dance with the coast, A dutiful soldier, holding his post. Consider the luminaries silent conformance, A family faithful to a perfect performance. But not so with man! He makes up excuses And seesContinue reading “Obedience in Creation”
Raqia
Waters below, waters above, A sapphire window, descent of a dove. A spread out canopy, the second in sequence, The glory of heaven yet hiding its secrets. An expanse of colours, a dancing of lights, Showing patterns in days and wisdom by nights. Ignorance is bliss under His luminous tent, Until our time runs outContinue reading “Raqia”
Mysterious Destiny of Doom
A chosen leaf is plucked and torn, A daisy falls in grass that’s shorn. A wedding’s sealed, a glass is smashed, A candle lives and burns its wax. So it is in the realm of men, For those with doom laid out for them. Their wicked ways serve for a function, But woe awaits andContinue reading “Mysterious Destiny of Doom”
Stumbling Block
The stumbling block for Jews is Messiah’s first arrival, The stumbling block for Gentiles is Paul and the Bible. His letters cleverly reveal your inner heart’s condition By how you interpret all the ambiguity within them. If you respect Yahweh’s Law then Paul’s a confirmation, If you don’t, it’s like he starts a brand newContinue reading “Stumbling Block”
Sheol
The womb of the earth awaits those who sleep, Pulling us into recesses of our deserved keep. Enveloped by darkness or tormented with shame, Or resting in great peace with those of good name. But once there we can’t leave in any direction, As chasms and angels serve as the protection. And there we’ll allContinue reading “Sheol”
Burdensome Friend
My burdensome friend, harassing me daily, If I don’t watch you you’ll rush to betray me. Slipping open my secrets and my negativity, Never freely doing good unless it’s serendipity. My burdensome friend, when needed you’re silent, You hinder my kindness but help me be violent. All the pain we’ve caused, you’ll never hear itContinue reading “Burdensome Friend”
CommUnity
To see another’s faults reflected within you, To hear their ways echo all they’ve been through, To hold their dream dear and try to assist them, To believe in them when all others resist them, To give them your time like it’s theirs to begin with, To trust they mean well when they seem offensive,Continue reading “CommUnity”
Antichristos
If a peace-keeper arrived with the name of Jesus, With bright clouds and healed all kinds of diseases, And taught he was the Father and the Resurrected, Whilst showing grace to all, should he be accepted? Or if a warrior arrived with the name of Yahushua, With dark clouds around a craft called Jerusalem, AndContinue reading “Antichristos”
Poet of Ephraim 