Driving the Via Maris
It is 2004
A lot like but different
Than what conquerors rode before
We zipped along
In relative ease
A thousand thoughts each
And comfort was the score
Conquerors raped and pillaged
They burned houses down
Leaving ash and dust
And their bondage hurt
All we leave
Are Christian thoughts
Man is good at thoughts
But I resolve
To take what I’ve seen
And tell the world of Christ
01/06/04 Clay Corvin
Zion gate stands
Full of bullet holes
Majestic and strong
Stormed by troops
Reclaiming their land
Acting as God’s hand
Now they feel
That God is gone
And they are giving away their land
How many times
Have battles been won
By sacrifice and cost
And then the war lost
By self-centered greed
Tossing out the sacrifice
Luxuries claimed
Living high on others
That died for their gain
Too many times
The weak link
Earns a place in the sun
Leadership given not earned
Based upon the desire
To build a life of style
Then too late learn
The gate is undone
And all their gains are gone
01/06/04 Clay Corvin
Gates and stone
Will not stand
When destroyer’s come
They slash and burn
And throw down stone
Leaving what was behind
How many times?
Have we built forts
To separate ourselves from God
Telling Him we will listen
Telling Him we are true
And yet living double-minded
I bend my knee
Before the Lord
Jesus knows me well
Forgive me Lord
For ignoring you
Help me to hear
Often what I hear
Is not appealing to me
So I quietly slip away
Then one day
I hear no words
Lord, what did you say?
“Obey me
Walk my way
And I will teach you again.”
01/07/04 Clay Corvin
Too much time goes by
Too little accomplished
Looking forward to more
The day that I will be
Be the thing I know I can
What God created
Seeking Christ to let Him
Shine through me
Effort and difficulty
More than I can
Frustrated again
I fail and sin
Then Jesus touches me
Calming that fear within
That chases me
His work not mine
Living a Christ-like life
Is a costly life
Requiring my surrender
And obedience to Christ
Keeping short accounts
Admitting when I am wrong
Brings me back to focus
And equips me to grow
01/07/04 Clay Corvin
Going to the Gates of Hell
At Caesarea Philippi
Caused me to think
About the way I live
Convenience is a factor
Luxuries are required
Fashioning my lifestyle
As the center of the world
Demanding my ego
Always be assuaged
Wanting my way
At the end of the day
Looking out at others
Seeing them as tools
I can use for profit
Or theological abuse
Refusing equal value
For all that I meet
Defining my relationships
By things I can defeat
People are not chattel
Man is evil and weak
In Christ the Savior
A person becomes complete
Value and worth
Come from God
The Holy Spirit leading
To make people first
Flesh and blood are dying
Economies ebb and flow
But when we come to Jesus
Our spiritual life will grow
Life is a gift from God
Spiritual life a birth
If Jesus is our master
People are of worth
01/07/04 Clay Corvin
Hazor lies dead and quiet
Who knew that this town
Would one day be gone
God gives wealth
God gives life
Ignoring God brings death
Where are the bodies?
What will they do?
Jesus shouts arise
Their judgment will renew
They will stand before the Holy Lamb
No wealth, no beauty, no fame
What happened to their powerful name?
Extracting many fortunes
From merchants traveling by
Now the folk of Hazor
Will march straight to Hell
My heart is breaking for them
They could have accepted God
But the people of Hazor said no
You must turn to Jesus
Confess your sin to Christ
For the people of Hazor
Now think that is good advice
01/07/04 Clay Corvin
A thoughtful
Patient person
Who holds her tongue
Dealing gently with people
In a helpful
Hardworking way
She is a tireless worker
Protective of her brood
And attentive to their needs
Often overlooking self
She is interested
In all her family’s days
What a gifted person
Creative and genuine
In all her ways
A co-worker with Jesus
A beautiful person
Through and through
Witty and wise
Never alibis
Strong and wise
A blessing
A joy
Sent from God
Carol, I love you
01/07/04
Each of us has value
World changing things to do
For two whole weeks
Jesus has walked you
Focused on the history
Walking through God’s land
Our group has great value
God has spoken to you
We walked with Moses
Saw Abraham’s well
Visited Peter’s city
Cried where Jesus fell
Traveled through the desert
Traipsed through Dan
Gawked at Mount Herman
Prayed on the Galilee
Each of us has contributed
All of us have grown
God continues blessing
As we return home
Time turns its pages
We’ll soon close this book
I will not forget
How Jesus loves you
01/07/04 Clay Corvin
Archie is a giant
A scholar who is wise
Reaching out to teach us
Always learning and kind
Everyday was better
Because of his words
Encouraging and caring
Open and sincere
Helping us to see
The things that he saw
Yet always letting us be
A part of what went on
He infuses excitement
For the learner and the pro
Highlighting insights
That will help us grow
Used as an agent
By the Lord in His land
I feel I am better
As I’ve traveled thru the land
Archie makes you feel good
He magnifies who you are
He care for people
Giving them his heart
01/08/04 Clay Corvin
A friend
A scholar
Used by the Lord
To guides us through Israel
Lifting up Jesus
Sharing God’s Word with us
A man who walks with Jesus
Real and strong
Able to teach God’s song
Leading thru the Bible
Listening to our words
Jesus spoke thru him
I am wiser
I am encouraged
Jimmy taught us God’s love
Not enough words
To list all his good traits
Three are he is faithful, trustworthy and true
He is a wise man
He is kind
Creative and insightful
He shares his heart and mind
Easily approachable
Gentle with replies
He sees greatness
In each of our lives
God is our master
Jimmy is a good servant
I am grateful for God’s use of him
01/08/04 Clay Corvin
