Jan. 10/10 Poems

Those Who Have Gone Before
Jan. 10/10

When I think of the Chilkoot Trail and the hearty souls that walked that way.
They had one goal in mind, each one with a plan. Down the trail they go.
The gold rush was the reason, and this was the way to get there.
Rough and rugged beauty and yet much danger along those lonely trails.

They would walk for days and yet all that lay before them was a rugged land,
Bush, rock, mountains and cold hard snow, and a relentless wind.
Would they ever make it, some did, some didn't, some gave up and turned back,
Others died along the way. Out of those that made it, very few found what they were looking for.

They were looking for wealth and riches from the gold they had heard about,
From those who had been there and sent word home, but didn't tell the whole truth.
Many were led astray and many lost their way.
The love of money is the root of all evil, the gold rush had both.

But everyone was following a leader, someone who had gone before.
Yet, there was only one that would have been there first.
No one was sure who he was or if he was even true.
But it must be true at least that is what they say.

In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God.
Jesus has been there from the very beginning. The Bible tells us so.
He has been along the road. He has been tried and true.
Our spiritual trail to heaven has been the path our leader have trod, those who have gone before.

These leaders like the Chilkoot trail traveler, also had one goal,
To walk the streets of gold for eternity, up in heaven.
These leaders by faith fought the elements along the way as well.
This path also is not an easy path, at times it is a lonely trail to trod.

Much of it seems all up hill, you pass through rugged lands, fight your way through many a thicket,
You just get over one rock and you think you've made it, you look up, no, another mountain to climb.
From many people along the way you will feel their icy glares and cold ridicule.
Telling you this and telling you that, who are you to believe.

At times along the way, I have wondered, will I ever make it?
Well, some have, others will, some have given up and turned back.
Yet, others have died along the way, with no hope for eternity.
But those that made it were hardy souls with heaven as their goal.

Nothing could stop them as they cleared the trail,
Shared their knowledge and led the way for us to follow.
Yes, the paths our leaders have trod, has not been an easy path.
But we will win, if we follow their example, keeping heaven as our goal.

We owe a lot to the Saints that walked in Bible times, like those in Heb. 11,
We owe a lot to those that brought the gospel to our kin folk,
But we owe the most to mom and dad and to those that have impacted us for Christ,
Setting us on the trail that will lead us to heaven, if we will keep our eyes fixed on Him.

Following the trail markers of those who have gone before, each day as we walk and learn.
Why should the younger generation make the same mistakes as those,
Our ancestors have made for years, when we have them as an example, a warning.
The road signs are there, if we follow and keep on keeping on, we will make it in the end.

On like the gold rush travelers, we will one day walk on the streets of gold in heaven,
We will be rich, beyond our wildest imaginations, we will have it all.
For we will have eternal life with God for ever and ever.
We will have Jesus for all of eternity.

For our leaders that following Christ are clearing the trail in the right direction, so keep on following and being the leaders for those who will follow us.

By Peter C. Salmond

Read: Heb. 11, John 1, Read a book on your Christian Heritage, write a thank you letter to your parents and the leaders in your life that have impacted your life for Christ.

Jan. 9/10 Poems

Uncharted Waters

God at times leads us to enter uncharted waters
His call is clear to go and yet we do not know where
The fear of the unknown grips our hearts
What will happen to us if we go?

Lord, you lead the way, I don't want to be a cripple
In following Your leading, for I know you care
Like Abraham, we will cling to you, our God
For You know all things, You will see that we get there

Many things are beyond my understanding

I know my world is one that I cannot alone, bare

For I know You hold me in your arms

You will give me the strength I need to do fair

I will not be afraid to entrust
My future to you, my Lord, you are there
For He is the God of the unknown
He is our all knowing God, and is always there

God is eternal, in Him I will place my future forever
(Gen. 12:1-9, Heb. 11)

By Peter C. Salmond

January 8/ 2010 Poems

The Masterpiece

Jan. 8/10

What God did when He created the world
Was remarkable, He created a masterpiece
On the great canvas in the sky
He held nothing back.

The end result, stunningly beautiful
Yet it was staggering in complexity
So many pieces all molded into one
It was extravagant in all regards

What happened shortly after creation,
It was a crime against a loving and caring God.
God had allowed free choice, man choose his own way,
And not God's, and God's work of art was marred.

Marred by an idea, man thought it a better way,
Our heavenly artist lovingly gave a solution
For man, to repair the smudge he had made,
By painting it red like crimson, making it white as snow.

The Artist paid the price to correct man's mistake,
By giving His life upon a tree He created.
All we need to do is believe in Him,
And follow His way and enjoy His Masterpiece.

The day, will come again for you and me.
Everyone in heaven and on earth will bow
At his feet, at the name of Jesus they will bow,
And those from every nation who have accepted,

Will fit again into God’s plan.
In Christ they will worship together,
In a new flawless heaven and a new flawless earth.
Yes, God made a great creation.

But greater, much greater was His grace!
For when man had sinned and grieved His heart,
He sent Jesus to die in his place
So now we have all eternity to praise God.

My friend, the nice part is that we can begin today.
(Rev. 15, Is. 53:6, Ps. 2:10)
Peter C. Salmond

Jan. 7/10 Poems

Praise Him In Everything

Jan. 7/10

In the every day tasks that we do,
Praise Him for the strength we have,
In the early morning for the droplets of dew,
As they put sparkle into the new day.

In your house cleaning, and making stew,
For the Lord has promised to be near,
At all times and in everything we do,
He promised strength for every long day.

In the watching of the birds as they flew,
As you walked and talked with a friend,
Helping him along life's way in rue,
Of praise to the King.

Success is not in what you do but in how you do,
God will bless your faithfulness,
You will prosper in all that you do,
Crowned with the honor of the Lord.

The world looks at ones success; God looks at ones faithfulness!
(1 Cor. 2:16, Col. 3:1-20)

Peter C. Salmond

Jan. 6/10 Poems

The Handy Work Of God
Jan. 6/10
Dear Lord, As I look into the skies,
I stand in awe at the wonder of your work.
I am amazed by your majestic creation,
That moves at your command.

The sun, moon and the stars,
In all of their splendor.
Still today, make the day in to day,
And they make the night, night upon this land.

The clouds they float along in the sky,
Then again they can roll along as well,
With purpose in their movement,
Marked with the masters brand.

The wind, rain and snow,
They all come as the seasons command,
Making your world a land of wonder,
A land where man is proud to stand.

You are a great and awesome God ,
I am so thankful that you never change.
You will always be the same,
I can put my life into Your hand.

The wonders of creation reveal to all of mankind the handy work of my God.
(Psalm 19: 1-10, Jeremiah 33:20-30)
By Peter C. Salmond

Jan. 5/10 Poems

Done For The Sake Of The Gospel
Jan. 5/10
My son, be strong in the grace and strength of Christ Jesus.
Believe me, hardships will come and they will be tough.
Stand with us as good soldiers of the cross,
Stand firm in your faith.

You may suffer for your faith,
Even to the point of being thrown in prison,
But even there God will be,
He has promised to never leave you.

God's word cannot be imprisoned,
So endure everything that is thrown at you.
For the sake of the people you serve,
That they to may come to Christ.
Pray.
Lord, please give me strength to serve,
In humbleness of spirit, all around me.
Nothing more, but that I fill a small place,
And that you my Lord be glorified.

Glorify the name of the Lord knowing that,
Nothing is too small when done for the sake of the gospel.
(2 Tim. 2:1-10)

Peter C. Salmond

Jan. 4/10 Poems

Well Done

One day our life on earth will be over
That day will be the day
That we will stand before our Lord
The creator and maker of all

Yes that day will come when we will stand
Before the throne of our God
At the judgment seat of Christ
Where we will meet His Son

Face to face and we will fall
In worship to the King of Kings
Have I so lived that I would hear
'Well done my son, well done.'

Enter into my rest this day
For your service was done well down below
So you will now hear a 'Well done.'
When to heaven you go

(2 Cor. 5:1-11 and Matt.25:21)

By Peter C. Salmond.