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STOLEN WATERS

June 26, 2011 by Ken Blue

 

 

 

 

 

By Ken Blue

From my roof I could clearly see,

What was not intended for me.

So I took the fruit that wasn’t mine,

My eyes opened and I was blind.

 

The news that came was bitter gall;

Nine months would announce it to all.

A plan was made to hide my plight,

Joab would send home the Hittite.

 

Uriah came home, per my plan.

He was a good and simple man.

I welcomed him, go home, I said.

Certain he’d sleep in his own bed.

 

He didn’t go but slept at my door.

What was wrong with the leaves I wore?

Wine’s the key he’s only a man.

But nothing went just like the plan.

 

A note was sent by the Hittite.

Move Uriah up front in the fight.

Joab knew what the message said.

His reply; the Hittite is dead.

 

I finally slept the whole night through.

There’s nothing left I need to do.

Early morning came my next of kin.

Was the Prophet; I let him in.

 

I offered a drink and a chair.

I’ll stand, I’ve a story to share

About a poor man and a sheep,

Each night at his bosom did sleep.

 

A rich man took it to feed his guest.

Your judgment’s right, you know what’s best.

The king stood, with fire in his eye.

He who did this will surly die.

 

Nathan paused, then lifted his hand,

And said, as God lives, you’re the man.

God gave Thee every tree in sight,

You stole the one from the Hittite.

 

Stolen waters are sweet; they say,

But you will always curse this day.

Your kingdom will crumble away.

And thousands for your sin will pay.

 

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Filed Under: Poems

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?

June 23, 2011 by Ken Blue

THE POSITION OF LEADERSHIP

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The American Heritage Dictionary says leadership is, “1. The position or office of a leader: 2. Capacity or ability to lead.” You will notice that one is a position and the other is capacity. It is possible to have the position of leadership without the capacity to lead. Or, one may possess the capacity and not have the position.

There is a world of difference between position and capacity. One may be promoted to a position of leadership such as in a military or government job without possessing the capacity. However, those under his leadership must comply or pay the price. This same situation may exist in large cooperation, but it is not as prevalent.

However, church leadership is altogether different. The pastor does not possess leadership qualities because of his possession. This is one reason many churches cannot grow. The pastor must have the capacity to lead. No one follows because they are required to. Ninety-five percent of church work is done by volunteers. There must be other factors that influence people to follow the pastor. Leaders have followers. If no one is following, you are just taking a walk.

A few misconceptions about leadership: Position of office, telling others what to do, being the loudmouth of the group, or having the prominent position. None of which will work for long.

There are three imperatives of leadership and they are the same in the secular or the sacred. One of these qualities is personality. The more people you can relate to, the more influence you can have. We know many who lead from the strength of personality. The second quality needed is aptitude. The better you are at your vocation, the more people are apt to follow you. So, learn all you can about your calling. Learn from the greatest in that field. Read all you can on how to improve your vocational skills. People are reluctant to follow those who are unsure of what they are doing.

Finally, to have a lasting influence in leadership, you must be a man or woman of character. Of the three, your character is most important. People will not follow a person they cannot trust. What is it that exposes your lack of character? It will usually be your mouth. Therefore, be slow to speak and swift to hear.

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Filed Under: ARTICLES, Leadership Tagged With: Leadership, pastors

SHOW ME THY WAY, AND SHOW ME THY GLORY

June 20, 2011 by Ken Blue

THE WAY OF THE LORD

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“Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.” Exodus 33:13. “And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.” Exodus 33:18.

The backsliding and rebellion of Israel was beginning to take its toll on Moses. He was so angry and disappointed in the nation that he moved his tent outside the camp where he met with God alone. Joshua was the only remaining loyal friend. He too, found his way to this tent.

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It was there Moses realized that the task before him was impossible unless God went with them and guided them. Thus Moses asks, Show me thy way, and show me thy glory. These he must have if he was to move forward. This God did in a wonderful and compassionate way.

As believers we need the same guidance as Moses. Both the guidance and glory has been provided, and the hand of God is not blocking our view. The way and the glory are seen in the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “I am the way…” Those who follow Him find that they have the Light of life. We need not wonder about the way as we make our journey toward heaven. He is the Way!

Also, He is the glory of God incarnate. “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6. The “face” is synonyms with the person. Jesus Christ is the way and the glory of God. Let us gaze upon Him, and know the way as we worship His glory.

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Filed Under: ARTICLES Tagged With: Christian Living, Doctrine, Guidance

WICKED JEZEBEL

June 17, 2011 by Ken Blue


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“But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.” 1 Kings 21:25.

The woman that I’m married to

Is making life a living hell.

My name is Ahab the King, and hers, Wicked Jezebel.

 

We have coveted positions,

As King and queen of Israel.

But the glory’s overshadowed by Wicked Jezebel.

 

She killed Jehovah’s prophets.

She worshipped the god Baal.

No one was ever so wicked, as Wicked Jezebel.

 

I coveted Naboth’s vineyard.

He told me it was not for sale.

Witnesses lied, now it’s mine, thanks to Wicked Jezebel.

 

She combed her hair, painted her face,

But cast down to the ground, she fell.

Dogs refused to eat hands or feet of Wicked Jezebel.

 

You cannot hear me in his place.

You’ll understand why it’s called hell.

I’m destined  to spend forever with my Wicked Jezebel.

 

Young man, if you’re seeking a wife,

Take time before lifting the veil.

Or you may end like old Ahab, with Wicked Jezebel.

 

Filed Under: Poems

LAODICEAN CHURCHES, OR LAODICEAN PERIOD?

June 16, 2011 by Ken Blue

“And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;” Revelation 3:14.

It is assumed, without any Scriptural evidence, that there are seven periods of church history in Revelation chapters 2 & 3. The conclusion is that we are in that, so called, Laodicean period. Bullinger believed and taught that these seven periods were Israel’s history in the Old Testament. Now, what?

I have no doubt that there are local churches that fit some of the charges laid against the Laodiceans. However, one can find churches around the world that will fit all seven of them at this present time.

Many pastors have given up and have taken the attitude that we are in a period where people will not be saved. Therefore, they are simply holding the fort and counting the days to the rapture. Some have gone so far as to suggest that if your church is growing, you can’t be honoring God because people are not interested in the gospel in this “period.”

This attitude is one of the most diabolical ploys of Satan I have ever seen. If he can convince you that people will not be saved, you are defeated before you get started.

Pastor, don’t buy that lie. You can reach sinners for Christ if you will believe and do the right things to reach them. The power is in the gospel, and the work of the Holy Spirit. Do your job, and believe God wants you to reach the lost. It can be done; it is being done, and you can do it.

Of course there are Laodicean churches, but yours doesn’t have to be one to reach the lost or grow numerically. This is just a convenient excuse for many. Laodicean churches: yes. Laodicean period: no.

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