A Man of Few Words

A Man of Few Words

By George Thurlow 

©️May 24, 2010

Christ’s Words were aptly chosen,

Though in number they were few;

In authority and power 

Sin and sickness were subdued.

Circumstances could not phase Him,

Neither threats nor mocking jeers;

The epitome of faith perfected,

The antithesis of fear.

Verbiage was not needed

Being the Son of God;

Demons shook and shuddered 

And under His feet were trod.

Simplistic Words of comfort

“Fear not I am with thee”:

Radiated confidence 

To those who could not see.

And now as His own brethren 

We receive His authority 

For greater works are promised

To those who will believe.

Power to wield the mighty Sword

Permission to use His Name:

Faith to speak to mountains

And to do the same.

Application of His precious Blood 

Is now what faith demands,

Not a lengthy homily 

But an authoritative command.

*Inspired by Rev. Merle L. Mitchell’s

message preached on May 24, 2010 entitled “A Man of Few Words”.

 

Go Forth

The Holy Ghost gave me a new poem this morning at the kitchen table. I share it with you with the sense of urgency and exhortation that I received it in. The time draws so near to Christ’s return. “Multitudes, multitudes in the Valley of Decision”. Population of the earth over 8 billion!!!!

Go Forth ©️

By George Thurlow

September 28, 2024

Go forth and be not hindered 

By the happenings of the day.

He Who’s True and Faithful 

Has His hand on you always.

Be not shaken by the natural

Nor frightened by what you hear:

You are born again of the Spirit

And have put on spiritual ears.

You have become a brand new creature

And are seated in heavenly places.

You’ve been ordained and chosen

No longer fear the faces.

Go forth and spread the Gospel 

In the power of His might;

Endued with the Holy Spirit

Salt of the earth and light.

Be about the Father’s business,

Occupy until Christ comes:

Strive to do His bidding 

Until the Word is heard “Well done”.

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His Workmanship

The Holy Spirit blessed me with this poem this morning as I was reading. See poem below and related Scriptures. ✍️

His Workmanship 

By George Thurlow

©️September 4, 2024

Frustrated and dissatisfied 

With a discontented view,

A negative self image

That has gone askew?

Don’t criticize God’s workmanship,

You are uniquely you:

Created for His purposes 

From a divine depicted view.

You are a special Masterpiece

Fitted precisely for His plan:

A peculiar puzzle piece,

God’s own “poemia” man.

Fearfully and wonderfully,

By the Lord you were handmade:

To serve and glorify Him,

He is acquainted with all your ways.

In His book your days were written,

How marvelous is His works.

Now get in line, with His design

Your opposition shirk.

For you are God’s own poem

Through the Spirit envision your role.

There’s a niche for you in His Kingdom 

With a purpose, gift and goal.

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*Poemia- Greek word for workmanship.

 meaning “that which is made”. The English word “poem” is derived from “poiema”.

Ephesians 2:10

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

 Psalm 139: 3, 14, 16.