He Came for All (Repost)

Some seem convinced that Christ is just
for women and the kids
and so they don’t expose themselves
to the good that Jesus bids.

“Peace on earth—good will to men,”
that takes in everyone;
but now as then some miss the joy
of knowing Christ the Son.

The merriment at Christmas is
so hollow at the core.
For some it spells much tragedy—
to rich as well as poor.

Could they but know the peace of mind
and comfort to the soul
available to those who trust,
and let Him have control.

Oh, “taste and see—the Lord is good;”
just face reality!
He offers resurrection life,
from chains of sin be free.

So many then received Him not
and nothing much has changed,
but those who do—oh, what a thrill!
Their lives are rearranged.

A babe, two thousand years ago;
today, the King of Kings.
In His domain, there’s peace and joy
not found in earthly things.

fpn/December 1984

(Alternate Title: The Supreme Good)

God's Glory, The Top Priority

"And on earth peace..." our keen desire,
Yes, "good will" everywhere!
There's so much strife and cruelty;
Yet some there are, who care.

Peace talks? Of course; proposals too--
And promises so bold;
But homes break up, and souls despair,
As hearts grow hard and cold.

To love our neighbor as ourselves!
How miserably we fail,
But when we seek God's glory first,
This grace can then prevail.

True peace alone derives from God,
Out from His gracious hand;
When we bring glory due His name,
Great peace will bless our land.

FPN/1995

The Supreme Good

Some seem to think that church is just
“For women and the kids.”
And so they don’t expose themselves 
to the good that Jesus bids.

’Twas “peace on earth—good will to men”
that takes in everyone;
but now as then, some miss the joy
of knowing Christ the Son.

The merriment at Christmas is
so hollow at the core.
For some it spells much tragedy—
to the rich as well as poor.

Could they but know the peace of mind
and comfort to the soul
available to those who trust
and let Him have control.

Oh, “taste and see…the Lord is good.”
Let’s face reality.
He offers resurrection power, 
abundant life, and free.

So many then “received Him not;”
and nothing much has changed.
But those who do—Oh, what a thrill,
their lives are rearranged.

A Babe—two thousand years ago.
Today—the King of Kings.
In His domain, there’s peace and joy
not found in earthly things.

fpn 12/84

(Alternate Title: He Came for All)



Picture: Faithlife Verse of the Day, accessed via Twitter, August 8, 2017