Obedience is the measure
Obedience is the measure
by Joel Howard, a poem
"For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him." (2 Chron 16, KJV)
Have a dream? A proposal?
Wonder how to get there soon?
Have a doubt? A desire? God's watches you
Obedience is the measure
Wanting a cure? A gift?
Craving for food that satisfies?
Wishing for peace? God's looking now
Obedience is the measure
Stay the course - run the mile more
Keep thine eyes on Christ's treasure
Want to know how - where - or when?
His eyes look now, again:
Obedience is the measure - even obedience
Sick of the bounds? Pity surround?
Pain out and in? Tempted again?
Have greatest complaints? God sees again
Obedience is the measure
Feeling alone? Tempted to run?
Craving for rest? Tempted at best?
Weaker than before? Christ waits us o'er
Obedience is the measure
Stay the course - run the mile more
Cherish today the Jesus way!
Want to know if - and why - and when?
His gaze peers down, again
Obedience is the measure - even obedience
Obedience is the measure - even obedience
Not sure why? Fears inside?
Feel that grace has lost its place?
Courage will surge - God lights fire more
Obedience is the weapon
Bless Him again! Regardless of when -
Christ shall descend - He will win!
Feeling unknown? He's on the throne
Obedience is the measure
Stay the course - run the mile more
Be thou brave - O Bride, o saint!
Want to know who - and why and when?
His thoughts outnumber ours, again
Obedience is the measure - even obedience
Obedience is the measure - even obedience
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