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There’s just one way to do
things; we must complete the course.
The prize is when you get
there; you cannot take by force.
You may find it is difficult;
there is no easy way.
It’s when the job’s completed
that we receive our pay.
You cannot claim it earlier;
Don’t think that at the start,
That it is your entitlement;
You have to play your part.
We’d like it to be easier. We’d
like to have it now.
But you will have to put away
and kill that “holy cow”.
It’s what you have to work at,
just as the Lord decreed.
To ditch this opportunity will
make you lost indeed.
The gift of your salvation was
given you by grace.
But if you don’t continue,
you’ll surely lose your place.
It isn’t a works program; but
know this thing for sure;
The prize the Lord’s provided
is yours if you endure.
We like to think it’s easy. If
you decide today,
The Father will receive you,
regardless, come what may.
But that is a delusion. The
“faith” that wins the crown
Is given to the faithful.
Backsliders are let down.
The Lord above still loves
them; He wants them all to stay.
But there is a condition. Keep
on the narrow way.
He has no double standards. He loves us all the same;
He’s said He will save anyone who calls on Jesus Name
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But this includes repentance.
We have to turn from sin.
This is the pre-condition if we
are going to win.
And this must be ongoing; it’s
not a once off choice.
It calls for our endurance and
listening to His voice.
It isn’t just a ticket that
keeps you safe from Hell;
You have to keep on keeping on
and loving Him as well.
There’s fiery trials in front
of you, not just a lazy stroll.
You have to keep on going in
order to be whole.
It’s not a life for sissies;
it’s not a feather bed.
It’s walking with the Saviour
until the day you’re dead.
It’s suffering in public where
anyone can see.
It could include the plundering
of all your property.
But in the last analysis you’ll
know His love is true
You’ll realise there’s nothing
that man can do to you,
Will ever change or alter your
faith in God Most High;
Because you will walk with Him
until the day you die.
Jim Strickland – written Sunday, 25 September 2011
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