Author - Clay Corvin

“they called the name of the city Dan after the name of Dan their father (Judges 18:29)

DAN THE PLAN

Ancient Laish, captured by Dan
The northernmost boundary of the Promised Land
Dan dishonored God by their graven image
This city started out bad and got worse

People get the best from the Lord
Then ruin it by their selfishness and greed
Instead of serving they think they can manage
The Lord isn’t an errand boy for you and me

One day all of this fell apart
Evil was destroyed
Notice that Dan is a nature preserve today
The people that lived here disappeared 2,800 years ago

We can’t fool the Lord
He is interested in our obedience not our control
He calls us to be servants not masters
In Christ we have life

Clay Corvin March 23, 2008

Pharaoh had an ally in Hazor
Joshua called it the head of the kingdoms they fought
He put it to the sword and burned it to the ground

Today the site we see is 200 acres
The largest of the ancient cities in Canaan
Sitting astride the Via Maris

Hazor was powerful for 2,000 years
Doing as it pleased
An important city at its peak had 40,000 inhabitants

The people were rich and thought it would last
After Joshua came and conquered
The people never changed-Money was their game

God determines our days-people and cities and states
It is important for us to lay up treasures in heaven
Walking with Jesus day by day

Clay Corvin March 23, 2008

The Galilee captures my imagination as I sit on the shore
Quietly contemplating Bible verses
All of those events happened here
This small arena of God’s activity among mankind

The sweep of Genesis touches upon the Galilee
Jesus lived the majority of His ministry around these shores
The Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Bethsaida, so many more
I’ve seen them all and walked along the shore

How can the Lord use this in my life?
Change comes to mind first-I must change
I can begin to let Christ work out of me
Making a difference in the person you see

As I sit on the shore I recognize the opportunity
The Lord values who I am and what He has called me to do
I will recognize that too
Lord I will be me and let You express your power in me

Clay Corvin March 22, 2008

Jeremiah 31:16-17. Thus says the LORD, “Restrain your voice from weeping And your eyes from tears ; For your work will be rewarded,” declares the LORD, “And they will return from the land of the enemy. “There is hope for your future,” declares the LORD, “And your children will return to their own territory.

DO NOT WEEP (Luke 7:11)

Walking from God’s victory-straight way to Mount Tabor
Observing a funeral-the widow of Nain’s sweet son
Felled in early life-death’s evil complete
This poor woman was going to bury her son

Do not weep dear mother, young man arise
Conquering death with one quick word
A gift of compassion and a gift of love
Jesus stunned disciples and all raising one from the dead

He gives this gift to us, undeserved and free
Conquering death by His great power
Setting each one of us free, giving us what we need
The power to live a life of worth, Jesus sets us free

Every time I visit Mt. Tabor, with all of the other events that happened here I am mindful of the widow of Nain and the wonderful picture of the gift of life that Jesus demonstrates for us. Be sure to note where this small village is located and as you drive by there note that it is just an ordinary place that was changed by the power of God in Christ.

Clay Corvin 3/22/08

John 21:15. So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter,

Jesus revealed himself for the third time to the disciples
This time on the shores of Galilee
Reaching out to teach them
The truth that would set them free

Christ is all and in all and He is our need
When our focus is on pleasing Him
Our life will be to set mankind free
His love will be what people will see

Evil comes so quickly unbidden
Confused hearts do many things
Jesus calls us to do this one thing
Love Him in all we do

Obedience to Christ by our actions
Results in care for others
People count with Jesus
He uses us to proclaim His gift

Clay Corvin

Saul and Jonathan’s body hung on its wall
Canaanites’ rejoiced celebrating Israel’s fall
Later Rome came calling pushing out the folks
Who thought they owned this city
They didn’t now Rome had it all

Times are always changing
This world is passing away
Look as you walk those Roman streets
Is Rome still in control?
The truth-Only God has control

Listen as you walk this place
Look at the hill, building outlines
The people here were rich and important
They ruled and judged and thought it would go on forever
Life is like the flower, it wilts and dies too quick

When you finish in Bet Shean
Ask the Lord to be in control of you
To help you make each moment count
Building things of eternal value
Living His truth each day

Clay Corvin March 21, 2008

Carmel to Bet Shean
A valley in the sun
Ahab built his capital here
Challenging God, God won

Peoples through the ages
Sought to own this land
Fertile soil, gentle climate
A perfect place to grow

Gilboa and Tabor overlooking
As traders and civilizations fought and died
Today it is a quiet plain
Agriculture is its fame

Gideon fought and won here
Led by the power of God
Saul fought and lost here
He had turned his back on the Lord

History will have its say one day
Good and evil will stand toe to toe
We have nothing to fear from this battle
The Father raised Jesus from the dead and the battle has been won

Clay Corvin March 21, 2008

David dwelt in the strongholds of En Gedi
This oasis of water and wine
Cutting off a corner of Saul’s robe
David fled until God’s time

Traveling by the Dead Sea
We don’t see its importance
Minerals mined all the time
This place looks like a waste

Just a place to travel from
Only a spa to most
Through the years a special place
Now it probably won’t register on our mind

Look close, smell the eggs, see the death
After that day fishermen will line the banks
The water will flow fresh and alive
We have seen the place as Ezekiel saw in his vision

Israel is alive with the Word of God
All around we can see His face
This is His place and we are here
The Lord is speaking to us and He is near

Clay Corvin
3/20/08

Look around
What do you see?
Does any one think of you?
Are you loved?
Does anyone care?

You are the one called to care
It begins with you
Care for others, they need you
Jesus said people need love
Christ called you

Love is an action
It’s what we do
Not an emotion that will see us thru
Get busy and love, people need you
Jesus said love one another

The Lord wasn’t kidding
He spoke so plain
People need love in Jesus name
Love the unlovely
We are charged to care

Clay Corvin 2/29/08

Expect the best each breath you take
Honor God with your life
Build a life that stands by faith
Jesus will guide your day

Christ is in control
Not waiting for our okay
He knows our ins and outs
Jesus is always the same

Fear is not an option
His presence gives us strength
So we can walk with eyes of faith
We see His promises coming our way

Others see the stand you take
They see His strength in you
This encourages them to see
Jesus will see us through

Claiming all that Christ can give
Requires our daily focus
Grabbing hold of all His Word
Praising His presence in us

Honor God with your life
His promises are never old
Walk His way each moment, each day
Discouragement will run away

Expect the best each breath you take
Your life belongs to Christ
He will live inside of you
His life no fear can shake

Clay Corvin
February 8, 2008