Showing posts with label Luke 4. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Luke 4. Show all posts

Thursday, May 08, 2025

Claiming the Words of the Prophet

Reading the scrolls of the Prophet,
all eyes fixed upon Him,
claiming the words of the Prophet,
that He had come to earth…
 
Shocking the people in the village,
stating He is the Messiah,
those who had known Him,
the place where He was born…
 
Claiming the Words of the Prophet,
escaping their pursuit,
fleeing from His hometown,
because of their unbelief...
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May 8, 2025
Claiming the Words of the Prophet
 
Based on #Isaiah61:1,2
Based on #Luke4:20-21
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 5
“Jesus’ Mission”
May 8, 2025
I believe every word
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/05/i-believe-every-word.html
re:generation, Step 3, Trust, Week 1, Day 4
“Who Is Jesus?”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, regeneration, Isaiah 61, Luke 4,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit


Thursday, September 05, 2024

Raise me from the pit – v2

Lord, You came to save us,
to free the captives, to throw
off our chains of bondage,
I pray to You now, this minute,
to forgive me, to save me,
Raise me from the pit,
this world of darkness,
Set me on the path, the way,
You have written for my life…
 
I see these words of the prophet,
words of Your commission,
the power of God’s Spirit,
as You walked this earth,
I long to know You more fully,
to love You more deeply,
to sense You with me always,
today, right now, this minute,
to follow more fully, the path,
Your calling for my life…
 
Lord, raise me from the pit,
from my prison, my past, this earth,
Open my heart for all of You, my hope,
Your love come down, the victory,
You have already won, joy,
abounding, overflowing, abundance,
Lift the chains I have carried,
for most of my life, the way,
that I have traveled, change me,
Set me on the path, the way,
You have written for my life…
 
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Edited September 5, 2024
Raise me from the pit – v2
 
Based on #Luke4:18-21
Based on #Isaiah61:1-4
August 8, 2024
Raise me from the pit
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/raise-me-from-pit.html
Edited September 5, 2024
Christ was anointed – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/christ-was-anointed-v2.html
Based on #Luke4:18-21
Based on #Isaiah61:1-4
Edited August 7, 2024
The commission of our Savior – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-commission-of-our-savior-v2.html
Edited September 5, 2024
We will have joy – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/we-will-have-joy-v2.html
Edited September 5, 2024
God’s Spirit is upon us – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/gods-spirit-is-upon-us-v2.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, Isaiah 61, Luke 4, commission, calling, purpose, Savior, prophecy, freedom,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #commission #calling #purpose #Savior #prophecy #freedom

Christ was anointed – v2

Christ was anointed,
at the right moment,
the time assigned by God,
to fulfill ancient prophecy…
 
Christ was anointed,
sent here on a mission,
alive within His spirit,
the Spirit of the living God…
 
Christ was anointed,
He was commissioned,
sent here on a mission,
to set each of us free…
 
Christ was anointed,
alive as a mortal, God,
come to raise us,
from the pit, the grave…
 
Christ was anointed,
He was commissioned,
to release us from our prison,
the darkness of this world…
 
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Edited September 5, 2024
Christ was anointed – v2
 
Based on #Luke4:18-21
Based on #Isaiah61:1-4
Edited August 7, 2024
The commission of our Savior – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-commission-of-our-savior-v2.html
Edited September 5, 2024
We will have joy – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/we-will-have-joy-v2.html
Edited September 5, 2024
God’s Spirit is upon us – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/gods-spirit-is-upon-us-v2.html
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com ) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com  Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, love, grace, Isaiah 61, Luke 4, commission, calling, purpose, Savior, prophecy, freedom,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #love #grace #commission #calling #purpose #Savior #prophecy #freedom

Friday, September 27, 2019

an ordinary cup – v3

an ordinary cup, empty of wine
transformed forever
now holding Christ’s blood
our remembrance eternal

replacing the ancient words
their shared Passover meal
transformed, revealed
words foreshadowing

Christ’s sacrifice for us
His choice of submission
fulfilling His ancient purpose
written in God’s word

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edited September 27, 2019
an ordinary cup – v3

edited May 4, 2019
an ordinary cup – v2
July 8, 2013
an ordinary cup
Mark 5:35-41
Luke 4:16-21
Matthew 14:22-33
children’s message
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Communion liturgy
by Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon “Building Strong”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
8AM Live
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME
July 7, 2013

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 52,100 of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Christ, Faith, God, grace, love, calling, witness, Spirit, Pastor Ruth Foss, Mark 5, Luke 4, Matthew 14, walking on water,


#faith #God #Christ #Spirit #love #grace #calling #witness #Mark5 #Luke4 #Matthew14 #walkingonwater #communion #Passover #Seder #Eucharist #lastsupper #wine #blood

Saturday, September 14, 2019

One Heart at a Time – v4

Like hungry seeds, thirsty souls
ready for God’s living waters
yearning, seeking after God
our ministry, our service
in this troubled world
our calling, our purpose
reaching out, reaching
planting seeds of love
in one heart at a time.
Reach out, seek, find
ways to touch even one heart
one person hurting, struggling,
spreading God’s love
Christ’s message, our hope,
to hearts that are ready
like hungry seeds, thirsty souls
ready for God’s living waters.

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edited September 14, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v4

received link 9/13/19
Cokesbury catalog
Cokesbury Fair Trade and Artisan Gifts 2019
“One Heart at a Time”
&
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v3
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v2
proposing my edits after UMC
proposed edits for their Cokesbury catalog
in email 6/13/19
from Kim Shaver | Director, Creative Services
The United Methodist Publishing House
&
December 29, 2009
One Heart at a Time
The title popped into my head
as I was posting this poem to
&
July 26, 2009
This One Will Live
Psalm 92:1-4
Isaiah 43:18-21
Luke 12:54-56
and sermon, “The View from Seven Decades:
The Power and Danger of Paradigms”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 19, 2009
&
Psalm 100
Luke 4:16-21
Isaiah 43:1-3a
Isaiah 43:18-21
and sermon, “The Power of Vision”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
including, The Star Thrower Story by Joel Barker,
inspired by the writing of Loren Eiseley,
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 26, 2009

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 51,590+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Faith, God, good news, heart, Isaiah 43, living water, love, Luke 12, Luke 4, Poetry Where You Live, Psalm 100, Psalm 92, Raymond A. Foss, salvation, soul, the Great Commission, world, Christ, Spirit,


#Faith #God #goodnews #heart #Isaiah43 #livingwater #love #Luke12 #Luke4 #Poetry #Psalm100 #Psalm92 #salvation #soul #GreatCommission #world #Christ #Spirit

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

Into the Living Waters – v2

Following his call, the urging
the calling of God deep within him
throwing starfish back into the ocean
so many starfish, miles of beach
saving those he can, one at a time.

We each walk that beach
the world so vast, so lonely,
so many do not know
the indwelling of God’s Spirit,
the message of Jesus Christ.

Gently cast the starfish
back into the living waters
saving one at a time
accepting the grace of Christ
the ocean of God’s love.

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edited July 9, 2019
Into the Living Waters – v2

July 26, 2009
Into the Living Waters
&
edited July 9, 2019
Saving Starfish – v2
July 26, 2009
Saving Starfish
&
edited July 9, 2019
This One Will Live – v2
July 26, 2009
This One Will Live
&
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v3
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v2
proposing my edits after UMC
proposed edits for their Cokesbury catalog
in email 6/13/19
from Kim Shaver | Director, Creative Services
The United Methodist Publishing House
&
December 29, 2009
One Heart at a Time
The title popped into my head
as I was posting the poem, “This One Will Live” to
&
July 29, 2009
My Starfish
&
July 26, 2009
Don’t you see it
&
July 26, 2009
This One Will Live
&
July 26, 2009
Into the Living Waters
&
July 26, 2009
Saving Starfish
July 26, 2009
The Ocean of His Love
&
Psalm 92:1-4
Isaiah 43:18-21
Luke 12:54-56
and sermon, “The View from Seven Decades:
The Power and Danger of Paradigms”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 19, 2009
&
Psalm 100
Luke 4:16-21
Isaiah 43:1-3a
Isaiah 43:18-21
and sermon, “The Power of Vision”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
including, The Star Thrower Story by Joel Barker,
inspired by the writing of Loren Eiseley,
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 26, 2009


All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 50,600+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Faith, God, good news, heart, Isaiah 43, living water, love, Luke 12, Luke 4, Poetry Where You Live, Psalm 100, Psalm 92, Raymond A. Foss, salvation, soul, the Great Commission, world, Christ, Spirit, starfish,


#Faith #God #goodnews #heart #Isaiah43 #livingwater #love #Luke12 #Luke4 #Poetry #Psalm100 #Psalm92 #salvation #soul #GreatCommission #world #Christ #Spirit #starfish

Saving Starfish – v2

Following his calling,
felt deep within himself
what he feels told to do
saving starfish on the beach
returning them to life,
to the living waters
deep in God’s love.

The vastness of God’s love
walking the shoreline
taking them, one at a time
throwing them, giving them
back to the waters
fed within the living waters
deep in God’s love.

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edited July 9, 2019
Saving Starfish – v2

July 26, 2009
Saving Starfish
&
edited July 9, 2019
This One Will Live – v2
July 26, 2009
This One Will Live
&
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v3
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v2
proposing my edits after UMC
proposed edits for their Cokesbury catalog
in email 6/13/19
from Kim Shaver | Director, Creative Services
The United Methodist Publishing House
&
December 29, 2009
One Heart at a Time
The title popped into my head
as I was posting the poem, “This One Will Live” to
&
July 29, 2009
My Starfish
&
July 26, 2009
Don’t you see it
&
July 26, 2009
This One Will Live
&
July 26, 2009
Into the Living Waters
&
July 26, 2009
Saving Starfish
July 26, 2009
The Ocean of His Love
&
Psalm 92:1-4
Isaiah 43:18-21
Luke 12:54-56
and sermon, “The View from Seven Decades:
The Power and Danger of Paradigms”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 19, 2009
&
Psalm 100
Luke 4:16-21
Isaiah 43:1-3a
Isaiah 43:18-21
and sermon, “The Power of Vision”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
including, The Star Thrower Story by Joel Barker,
inspired by the writing of Loren Eiseley,
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 26, 2009


All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 50,600+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Faith, God, good news, heart, Isaiah 43, living water, love, Luke 12, Luke 4, Poetry Where You Live, Psalm 100, Psalm 92, Raymond A. Foss, salvation, soul, the Great Commission, world, Christ, Spirit, starfish,


#Faith #God #goodnews #heart #Isaiah43 #livingwater #love #Luke12 #Luke4 #Poetry #Psalm100 #Psalm92 #salvation #soul #GreatCommission #world #Christ #Spirit #starfish

This One Will Live – v2

The voices, the world,
shouting, seeking to stop us
telling us the lies, the conceit,
that they are not worth saving
that it is not worth the effort;
so many starfish, so many miles
unable to change the world.

Ignoring the doubts,
the judgment of the world;
this one will live,
one life at a time
thrown into the sea;
toiling as he had been called
to save the starfish.

Called to the water’s edge
his purpose, his gift
his calling from the Spirit
casting the starfish
back into the sea;
Making a difference
one action at a time.

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edited July 9, 2019
This One Will Live – v2
July 26, 2009
This One Will Live
&
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v3
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v2
proposing my edits after UMC
proposed edits for their Cokesbury catalog
in email 6/13/19
from Kim Shaver | Director, Creative Services
The United Methodist Publishing House
&
December 29, 2009
One Heart at a Time
The title popped into my head
as I was posting the poem, “This One Will Live” to
&
July 29, 2009
My Starfish
&
July 26, 2009
Don’t you see it
&
July 26, 2009
This One Will Live
&
July 26, 2009
Into the Living Waters
&
July 26, 2009
Saving Starfish
July 26, 2009
The Ocean of His Love
&
Psalm 92:1-4
Isaiah 43:18-21
Luke 12:54-56
and sermon, “The View from Seven Decades:
The Power and Danger of Paradigms”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 19, 2009
&
Psalm 100
Luke 4:16-21
Isaiah 43:1-3a
Isaiah 43:18-21
and sermon, “The Power of Vision”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
including, The Star Thrower Story by Joel Barker,
inspired by the writing of Loren Eiseley,
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 26, 2009


All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 50,600+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Faith, God, good news, heart, Isaiah 43, living water, love, Luke 12, Luke 4, Poetry Where You Live, Psalm 100, Psalm 92, Raymond A. Foss, salvation, soul, the Great Commission, world, Christ, Spirit, starfish,


#Faith #God #goodnews #heart #Isaiah43 #livingwater #love #Luke12 #Luke4 #Poetry #Psalm100 #Psalm92 #salvation #soul #GreatCommission #world #Christ #Spirit #starfish

One Heart at a Time – v3

Like individual starfish
gathered up, thrown back into the sea
our ministry, our service
in this troubled world
reaching out, reaching
planting seeds of love
in one heart at a time.
Reach out, seek
ways to touch even one heart
spreading God’s love
like hungry seeds, thirsty souls
ready for God’s living waters.

---------------------------------
edited July 9, 2019
This One Will Live – v2
July 26, 2009
This One Will Live
&
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v3
edited July 9, 2019
One Heart at a Time – v2
proposing my edits after UMC
proposed edits for their Cokesbury catalog
in email 6/13/19
from Kim Shaver | Director, Creative Services
The United Methodist Publishing House
&
December 29, 2009
One Heart at a Time
The title popped into my head
as I was posting the poem, “This One Will Live” to
&
July 29, 2009
My Starfish
&
July 26, 2009
Don’t you see it
&
July 26, 2009
This One Will Live
&
July 26, 2009
Into the Living Waters
&
July 26, 2009
Saving Starfish
July 26, 2009
The Ocean of His Love
&
Psalm 92:1-4
Isaiah 43:18-21
Luke 12:54-56
and sermon, “The View from Seven Decades:
The Power and Danger of Paradigms”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 19, 2009
&
Psalm 100
Luke 4:16-21
Isaiah 43:1-3a
Isaiah 43:18-21
and sermon, “The Power of Vision”,
by the Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
including, The Star Thrower Story by Joel Barker,
inspired by the writing of Loren Eiseley,
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 26, 2009


All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 50,600+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Faith, God, good news, heart, Isaiah 43, living water, love, Luke 12, Luke 4, Poetry Where You Live, Psalm 100, Psalm 92, Raymond A. Foss, salvation, soul, the Great Commission, world, Christ, Spirit, starfish,


#Faith #God #goodnews #heart #Isaiah43 #livingwater #love #Luke12 #Luke4 #Poetry #Psalm100 #Psalm92 #salvation #soul #GreatCommission #world #Christ #Spirit #starfish