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THOUGHTS ON ISRAEL

December 28, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

Our flight from the US was uneventful including Dr. Parker and Dukes just making the plane at JFK. We were about 30 min late but made it through customs and over to ElDan Car Rental timely and soon were on the road to Neve Elan where we will be the next three nights. We did stop at Latrun (SI) for coffee. The weather is very nice, chilly and clear. We arrived at Neve Ilan about 5:30pm and had supper at 6:30pm. The meal was a Shabbat recognition. There were about 300 people from the local area dining with family. Shabbat is when families generally have the evening meal together.

Neve Ilan is about 20 km from Jerusalem. We are in the general area for Emmaus.

We are tired. Our bedtime isn’t far away.

THOUGHTS ABOUT ISRAEL

I love the land of Israel, The Lord does too
Arriving is always a coming home, departure sadness
It is an Eastern Culture, Much different than our own
I’ve read so much about it, That’s why it seems like home

When I am here the Bible is always in my hand, the Lord`s presence near
Thoughts of the Savior, Remembrances of prophets
Breathing Israeli air, Sustenance for my soul
The land of the Bible, Where we see God’s actions took hold

How about today, Is it really that important to visit Israel?
It enhances our understanding, When we see Scripture alive
We see the dust, the rustic browns and stunning blue skies
The Galilee is very special, We see The Lord at work, ministering to great need

Every time I come it is different, New People, an insight birthed anew
The intensity of our pilgrimages, Tends to hold my attention
When I go back home, then I will have time to think thru all the things I saw and heard
Israel is a place that will connect with you, Jesus loves you

Clay 12/28/12

THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS – LUKE 2:8-12

December 9, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

What does the Bible say?
Jesus was a man
Grew up in Nazarath, gave His father a hand
Walked, talked, burdened with the world
He was a real man, a strong and able man
He was divine-filled with God- made God’s presence known
God in Human flesh

What does Jesus say about Himself?
Only way to God, no other way to the Father
With God from the beginning, since before time, Jesus was always with God
Required by the Father, believe in Jesus and live, reject Jesus and you are rejecting life
See Jesus you see God, know Jesus you know God, believe in Jesus you believe in God
Christ had a pure life, tested in every way, perfect Son of God
Died with grace on the Cross, Centurion said “surely this man must be the Son of God”

What does history say?
Jesus is alive today, alive in you and me
No peace without Jesus, no joy apart from Christ
Millions testify to His grace and mercy
Jesus is Lord over all things
He sits at the right hand of the Father
Jesus has the power of God in Him, indeed Christ is God

What do you say about Jesus?
Do you trust Him, you can
Are you convinced that Jesus is the living Son of God
Able to save your soul
Willing to walk each moment with you
Jesus is able to save you
Let the Lord have control of your life

CC December 8, 2012

THE GAME

November 29, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

Determination is my name
Convenience is my game
Crafting words and life complete
Fooling only myself
I rules my life

Surrender is my name
Life was once my game
I did those things that pleased my heart
Never asking Christ
If what I did was right

Servant is my name
Jesus leads my way
He brings peace and life
His words light my path
I do those things that honor Him

Victory has claimed me
Christ the Savior of my soul
He walks with me and talks with me
People profit from my walk
Jesus loves thru me, Christ has set me free

Clay Corvin. Written at Christ Church, Jerusalem
11/14/12

YOU

November 15, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

YOU
I’m here Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
A new day dawns in Zion
Our journey of discovery begins

We aren’t newbies
The land itself is known to us
But I want to know you more
We seek that wisdom that only You can give

Bible study, daily devotional and site commentaries
Lord speak to us as we tour
Open our eyes to see You
Enable us to grasp Your insights

In doing this pilgrimage
We will let You break down our barriers that an ordinary life erects
Align our heart and our head
The end result of our pilgrimage will be You

Clay Corvin. 11/16/12

HOMECOMING

November 11, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

Israel cried as a nation, hurting in their captivity
O Lord fix this mess, how could it have gotten to this sad state?
All at once the captivity was over, overwhelming, Israel was saved
They felt as if they were in a dream
Exile to ecstasy, banishment to joy

Now they sing, from the depths of their soul
How great our God who delivered us
Nothing was more unlikely to happen than this miracle
Babylon to Jerusalem came in a flash
Now they were home, what are they to do? They sing to the Lord of Hosts

We find ourselves in a fix, that thing that destroys our church
Sears our soul, burns our minds, scares our heart
So many have been left behind, I’ve been saved in Christ
What about mother, brother, sister, father, child, that friend up the street
Nothing is too hard for God, O Lord save our church, our nation, the world

Just like Israel we weep and mourn for the lost, they are our charge
We need them to complete our joy, heartbreak and mourning dog our steps
We sow in tears, we walk Jesus’ walk, we talk as sons & daughters of God
The Lord hath done great things, complete in us what you have started
On that day our mouths will be filled with laughter, our song for eternity

Clay Corvin 11/10/12

THOSE WHO TRUST IN THE LORD PSALM 125

November 3, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

I trust in the Lord, He is for me
This world is insecure everything is passing away
Life flees; no one is safe except those who trust in the Lord

My life belongs to the Lord, He is alive, and Jesus saves me
I can trust Him; He cares for me, Jesus watches over me
He guides me in the places I should go His love surrounds me

All the days of my life I will experience trouble Jesus is with me
He talks with me, Jesus feels my pain, and He knows my name
Every step I take, Jesus the Lord is protecting me

I am secure in Christ even when I am beat with the rod
Jesus is with me, the pain of life is for a moment, and Jesus gives me peace
I will be with the Lord forever and He will never let me go

The ungodly surround me, I tell them about Jesus, and some hear, most don’t
The end of the wicked is destruction; they are at war with God
The end of the righteous is life in Christ; He paid the price for my life

Remember me Lord, Jesus will not forget
Life will try to upset us, it will but the Lord stands with us
Jesus is Lord, He gives us life and peace and we will be with the Lord forever

Clay Corvin November 3, 2012

MERCY –PSALM 124

October 27, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

Nothing but Jesus’s power and wisdom saved me, evil is a powerful foe
The Lord is on my side
He is my defender
I shout- praise the Lord for His great mercy, Jesus saves my soul

Evil rose up to fight my faith
Mankind is against me, evil accuses me
Hatefully, hopelessly, cowardly
I shout- praise the Lord for His great mercy, Jesus saves my soul

Eager for my destruction, evil wants to destroy me
Jesus declares –that cruel throat can’t swallow, fire will not destroy
The only reason I’m still here is that Jesus is alive, Christ is here with me
I shout- praise the Lord for His great mercy, Jesus saves my soul

Trouble is here to stay, it is always around
I am tossed around but not drowned
The world’s enmity spares nothing, Jesus alone saves me
I shout- praise the Lord for His great mercy, Jesus saves my soul

Mankind is haughty, scornful, embittered
Pride and contempt seeks to destroy God’s people including me
If Jesus had not intervened I would not have survived
I shout- praise the Lord for His great mercy, Jesus saves my soul

Nothing can destroy us
Jesus owns us
He will never give us to our enemies
I shout- praise the Lord for His great mercy, Jesus saves my soul

Like a bird I am easily enticed into the snare
I am weak and foolish; easily defeated by evil
What great mercy for one so weak, Jesus keeps ahold of me
I shout- praise the Lord for His great mercy, Jesus saves my soul

The ground of my confidence is Jesus
In all trials present and to come
Jesus my Creator and Preserver, He that fashioned us will watch over us
I shout- praise the Lord for His great mercy, Jesus saves my soul

Clay Corvin, October 27, 2012
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MERCY

October 6, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

Lord you know me, the ins and outs of me
I fail and blame others but the act was mine
I need your mercy Father I look up to you and cry out for mercy
We have walked many miles together I know you are there

I believe that every thought you have for me is good, my thoughts are often not good
When I think about how wonderful and amazing you are, Holy and lifted up
All knowing, all seeing, majestic, loving Father, Holy Spirit, Son of God
You know me and You know what I need and when I need it

The ungodly do not believe in You they do not see the edge of eternity we walk on
The choice is ours, believe in You or Our self Lord I believe in You
However long I need to wait I will wait, I know you hear and will act
The Lord is gracious and patient, I will be patient, trusting the Lord will give me mercy

Every day we need mercy, kindness in the world is in short supply
The Lord is overflowing with forgiveness for us; He has abundant mercy to meet our need
We will patiently consider our blessings, letting gratitude be our attitude
Joy is our watchword, Jesus brings joy to us and pours it into us

We see you Lord, Your promises are with us, thank you for working in our life
We focus our life upon You, obedience and hope in You
The world is never going our way, we claim your mercy Lord, come help us
We will stay right here before you until you fix us, help me Jesus I need you

Today I’ve had it up to here, we all have days where the last straw breaks
Jesus I need Your mercy, Your healing, your strength
I trust Your love for me, I will expect Your mercy Lord
God’s mercy is accompanying me, Jesus is alive, He lives in me

Clay Corvin October 6, 2012

JOY FROM GOD’S HEART – PSALM 122

September 29, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

JOY FROM GOD’S HEART
A vision from God for David to see
Temple worship of God by His people
Solomon built the Temple, God’s love bubbled over
Jerusalem was the place to be, God’s joy to see

An excitement that didn’t fade, joy in anticipation
Joy in the journey, joy in the activity
Go to God, so you can see
The Lord is at work in you and me

Things are not always what we see, the Lord sees our heart
In His presence there is joy, joy for us
We receive it and carry it and share it
Bowing our head in adoration, praise God our source of joy

Praise the Lord who sent His Son Jesus
Christ died and paid the price for my sin
I struggle still with sin in me, but Jesus has cleansed my heart
Joy is in me, Christ has forgiven me, and Jesus has a hold on me

Pray for our church, pray for our people, pray for His work
There are souls to be saved, people to be loved
The Lord is calling you and me, Come I have work to do
Jesus will not lose you, Jesus gives us peace

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, the world is aflame
The Lord is here with us, praise His name
His joy for you straight from His heart
The Lord is here with us, praise His name

Clay Corvin 9/29/12

I NEED HELP – PSALM 121

September 22, 2012
Clay Corvin
General

Mankind seeks to find a way to live and do whatever he wants
Stuffing down the anxiety of the future
Overwhelmed by the failures of the past, claiming they will last
Tiptoeing by the graveyard, death is ever present, evil dogs our path
Crooning Hell’s motto, “I did it my way.”

Society soaked in drugs anesthetizing life’s pain
At the peak of success imploding
Do these idiots in the news really believe the stuff they say?
I need help, I need help to live, I need help
Jesus enters in; “Come follow me and I will walk life’s way with you”

My resources are so limited Lord, but YOU are unlimited
I have a hard time remembering an appointment, YOU forget nothing
Self-sufficiency and autonomy are a myth
A common cold can bring us to our knees
A little blood clot can kill us-forever- I need help

What I say, what I do, teach me Lord
Every time things turn on me, I raise my gaze to YOU
My help comes from Jesus, He is Lord of everything including me
All my troubles are in His hands and He will walk with me
Jesus offers me wisdom, mercy, grace and strength

The Lord never breaks a promise
He knows everything past, present and future and He knows all about me
Jesus loves me, not what I can do or what I have, Jesus loves me
His wondrous presence has to be toned down so that I can spend time with Him
I am so limited and foolish, Lord hear my plea, HELP me, I need help

Jesus will not permit my foot to slip
As I pray He prays with me providing that very thing I’m not asking for but need
The Lord leads me every day of my life in His glorious way
No sin, no attack, no evil can take me away from Jesus
Praise the Lord, His help is just what I need.

Clay Corvin September 22, 2012