[WayzataJOHNN]

And some poetry just for the fun of it.

The Next Step

Oberon, a valiant knight of the old way
with unblemished honor and life he did pay
the final debt of his duty willingly then
knowing he would this way come not again

Now at peace his sword upon his chest
we laid him in carved granite to finally rest
his soul sent to peace and his name in stone
and he at last his grief let it be at last atoned

A silent hero now on a different aspect and plane
beyond the mortal world and all its bitter pains
one who now walks amazed in gilted halls
and wonders at the way fate does fall

We understand not the journey he has to take
where only truth may stand, where nothing’s fake
where so many hearts and souls are but one
here where the beginning of eternity is begun

and a Haiku tossed in for the hell of it

A heart does but dream
in the garden of the mind
as the Heron calls

[The Mayor]

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January 22, 2009

The God Of Victory

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READ: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. —Romans 12:21

In Greek mythology, Nike was the goddess of victory. Nike fought on the side of the Olympian gods, gaining a victory over the mighty Titans. As a result, she became a symbol of winning. But Nike’s alleged powers were not just limited to warfare. She also became a favorite goddess of athletes who wanted to win in competitive sports. The Romans adopted her into their worship and gave her the Latin name Victoria.

In the Greco-Roman world where Paul taught, victory was highly valued. So when he expressed Christian truth, he used words his audience could understand. In his letters, he described Christ as the One who leads us in a military procession of triumph (2 Cor. 2:14-17) and compared the Christian life to someone training for the ancient Olympic games (1 Cor. 9:24-27).

Paul also used the word for victory in reference to our struggles with those who intentionally hurt us. “Overcome [be a victor over] evil with good” (Rom. 12:21). This may mean returning kindness for spite or respectfully setting limits on evil behavior. In either case, an attitude of love cannot be generated in our own strength. But in Christ, we have divine power that ancient pagans could only hope for. Jesus Christ is the genuine God of victory.

Through trials we learn to overcome,
Through Christ our victories are won;
Come lay your burdens at His feet
And find this inner peace so sweet. —Halsey

God will give us the victory when we join Him in the fight.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 4-6; Matthew 14:22-36

[JustAmy]

Good morning, WayzataJOHNN.
Thank you for bringing us another poem this morning.
Also, thanks for throwing in the Haiku. :^ )

You missed Hugging Day yesterday, so ...
(((( WayzataJOHNN ))))