Let my people go!
They've been enslaved long enough!
They need time to serve the Lord!
Their lives have been so rough

Let my people go!
The cry went before the king
Moses and Aaron delivered it,
But Pharoah couldn't see

God hardened his heart
He made the work even harder
They grumbled against the men
Who they thought had caused the problem

Over and over again
Moses delivered Gods word
Deliverance required patience
And a supreme belief in God

Why didn't God make Pharoah
Let them go at the first request?
Why did they have to endure
All the difficult tests?

It's easy to serve the Lord
When your life is perfectly calm
But put some challenges in the mix
And see who you fall back on!

Look not behind thee
Escape for your life
The angels grabbed a hold of them
Lot, his daughters and his wife

They couldn't climb the mountains
That were up ahead
They begged for refuge in a city
The angels allowed them

But when the fire and brimstone fell
And the cities were brought to naught
Lot's wife had to turn around
Then she turned into a pillar of salt. (Genesis 19)

We must reach forward to apprehend
When we find ourselves in the dark
Not looking or turning back
Pressing towards the high mark
( Phillipians 3:13)

If the mountains seem to tall
Or the race seems hard to run
We must equip ourselves with patience
And keep our focus on the Son

The call went out through all the land
The tabernacle would be built
The Lord commanded this great work
Moses delivered Gods will

Come all whose heart is stirred up
And those with a willing spirit
Bring the Lord your offering
Don't wait another minute!

The offerings came From young and old
They really brought alot
Linens, silver, brass, and gold
Moses had to tell them to stop

Peter came "to stir you up
by putting you in remembrance; "
Before this tabernacle you put off
You must create for God an entrance

Is your spirit willing?
Do you desire to give your best
Do you offer up all you've got?
He better than all the rest!

A new king on the throne
The people make an appeal
Ease the yoke your father laid on us
And we'll serve you with zeal

Give me three days and
I'll let you know the decision I will make
He sought out counsel,
From young and old
Which one would he take?

The older men suggested kindness
So he could continue to rule
The young friends desired harshness
Which was advice from fools

He took his young friends counsel
Lost most of the kingdom too
The people left because of his words
They would fall under Jeroboam's rule

What lesson can we learn
From this young king's mistake?
Counsel is so good to get
Before a move you make

But even more importantly
Is who you chose to ask
Don't seek out the ungodly
For advise on any task ( Psalms 1)

Find someone older, wiser
Someone whose lived long
The mistakes that they have lived
May help you from going wrong


II Chronicles 10
Rehoboam, Solomon's son

A wise woman builds her house
A fool plucks it down
What are the qualities of the wise?
Where is wisdom found?

The wise will put others first
And let herself go without
She will be able to be quiet
When trouble comes about

She labors both day and night
To raise her children well
Cares more about eternity
Than where on earth she dwells

She loves her husband so so much and to him she gives her all
Prepares a home just for him
His every beck and call

She is not forced to do these things
They all bring her much joy
Each day is such a blessing
Filled with great rewards


Eph 6
Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord

A house for holy habitation
Dedicated just for Him
A place for his glory to show
A place to worship Him

Hezekiah had to purify it
Took him at least 8 days
He set the house in order
Then Israel began to pray

The sweet incense was burning
On the table the bread was set
Offerings morning and night
Solemn feast were also kept

If your temple has been defiled
By the world all around
While it is day, there is time
While a sacrifice can be found

Build your temple on the rock
With that precious cornerstone
A building fitly framed together
A habitation for God alone! (Eph 2:20-22)

The prophets told the king
what he wanted to hear
"Go up and prosper"
Was the reply to his ear

There was one that stood alone
That wouldn't go along
Micaiah spoke God's will
No matter what was going on

Two kings put on their kingly robes
And upon their thrones that day
The messenger went to get Micaiah
And told him what to say.

Would he listen
And go along with the lies the others told?
No- not Micaiah, He had God's spirit
Was not afraid to speak alone

It's easy to be in a group
And go on living a lie
But Gods wants us to do His will
And in His truths abide

The road is a narrow one
Most people won't get through
You must seek His face continually
His love will comfort you


II Chronicles 18