June 27, 2013

“Rising Flames”

 
“Rising Flames”
 
cji
6/28/13
 
Each morning the Smithy
stokes up the flames again
having carefully banked
the flames the night before;
 
Understanding the worth
hardening steel sharp
setting the temperature
creating proper conditions;
 
Hammering with precision
bringing unto steel an edge
creating the finest around
capable of any need;
 
Ignoring shortcuts false
knowing only one way
tried, tested and true
enabling only the best;
 
Rising flames to heat
over and over each day
years into decades time
staying a proper course;
 
Thus is found the Prophets
tried, tested and proven
rehearsing the Word of God
quick and powerful always;
 
No shortcuts ever taken
Obedience to Commandments
nothing wavering forever
discerner of eternal truths;
 
Like the Smithy each day
teaching and warning
errors of omission’s loss
apprentices all to hear;
 
Yet some ignore or sleep
other things of the world
engaging their thoughts
smarter than the Master;
 
Rising flames to the fire
causing a refining test
or possibly a torturing
depending on our choices;
 
Obedient to the Prophets
taking no shortcuts today
knowing the path straight
to Zion or Babylon for us!
 
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
 
Copyright © 2013 – cji

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