B.L.O.O.D. - Salem-News.Com

Faith gives one the ability to believe in the positive lessons that are taught, and it also releases a person from the madness of the society that misinterprets religion for personal gain and to inflict violence.

(CLEVELAND) - The blood of Christ, such a subject it is. The Bible teaches that it was shed for the good of mankind, so that people could be forgiven; that is the message, but it goes far beyond that.

The Bible teaches many lessons that are lost on mankind, and that is the root of much of the world's tragedy today. Lessons lost in other religious teachings account for a large part of everything else.

The problem is always the same thing. No matter how you view it, or take it apart, regardless of the individual perspective, it is about faith. Faith is the ability to believe in something, and in this case we are talking about God. Faith gives one the ability to believe in the positive lessons that are taught, and it also releases a person from the madness of the society that misinterprets religion for personal gain and to inflict violence.

God teaches all of us not to kill, this is a moral clearly communicated by all of the major faiths, regardless of what their modern day representatives say. Jesus took it a step further by telling us that if we are slapped, we should turn the other cheek. This is a large commandment, and while I don't think God expected us to allow ourselves to be fully overpowered, he did want us to do everything possible to avoid pain and violence, too bad that is not how we are today.
- forward by Tim King

B.L.O.O.D.

B.L.O.O.D. Being Led Out Of Darkness,
1st John 1: 9, “our sins are forgiven should we confess,”
The Blood of Jesus orchestrated a church with a steeple,
An offering to our Father for the errors of His people.

Deuteronomy 8 tells how man will discipline & instruct,
Success is rarely determined solely based on luck,
The Word of your Bible will make everything clear,
It’s time to tell the evil one, “The buck stops here.”

I Kings 20: 11, “Warriors still dressing for battles not done,
Shouldn’t boast like the warrior who has already won,”
Miracle healings, demons cast, Jesus was still singled out,
Isaiah 53: 7, “being led to slaughter He opened not His mouth.”

Faith is the answer lest anyone should feel the need to boast,
How many on their own take the credit? The answer is most,
It’s not meant to be funny like the old Dean Martin Roast,
Selfishness is a contagious disease, infecting coast to coast.

Jeff and Luke agreed, “on our spiritual path before we begin,”
II Kings 6: 16, “those with us are more than those with them,”
It’s absolutely imperative to be around others, who have no fear,
Psalm 91, “by our dwelling no evil or plague shall come near.”

Although some battles are lost, Christians still win the war,
While the bad guys score a little, good guys will tally more,
Isaiah 41: 9, “You are called to serve, I will not throw you away,”
Verse 10, “Don’t be afraid, I am with you. Do not be dismayed.”

The rites in the Old Testament verses the passages of the new,
Proverbs 3: 6, “He’ll show a path, seek His will in all you do,”
I John 3: 1, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed,”
More precious than diamonds and rubies, even silver or gold.

Keep it in your mind God’s word is always the final authority,
Narrow Is The Gate because sincere believers are a vast minority,
By the way, faith will never be a switch that’s turned off and on,
Healing & success is not a 100-yard dash it’s an up hill marathon.

All of the turmoil will seem like forever but slow does not mean no,
Intense training, stretching, runners on your mark, set, then its go,
The finest wine is aged years in a barrel this is what sets it apart,
Noah didn’t wait till he saw rain before starting to build the ark.

Exodus 23: 20, “Sending an angel before you giving special charge,”
Never fold, you’re holding a winning hand, why throw in the cards?
Psalm 35: 27, “God has pleasure in the prosperity of those who serve,”
When all hell’s breaking loose, now is not the time to lose your nerve.

You’re blood anointed and that means strength, favor, divine ability,
Everyday alive is in itself a cause for a celebration of praise victory,
Ephesians 3: 4, “ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery,”
1st Corinthians 13: 2, “you are still nothing without adding charity.”

Those who say we can’t claim the reward, they have already lost,
Over 2,000 years ago on a hill called Calvary, Jesus paid the cost,
This qualifies all believers to an overflowing abundance because,
Of all the gifts from our Father the greatest 1 is still agapao love.

Meditate on the positive promises not the negative amount of time,
Focus on the desired outcome you’re on the other side of the finish line,
No matter how stagnate the medical valley or deep the financial flood,
Victory is already assured by the ultimate sacrifice of His B.L.O.O.D.

By Luke Easter & Jeff Rickey Cheeks

Luke Easter is a poet who writes about things that are very close to the heart of Salem-News.com. Another former U.S. Marine, Luke heals the world with an approach that reaches people on a different level, one known for centuries, yet too often forgotten in the one we live in.

We live in a world of social & economic injustice. The main reason for founding America in the first place was to relieve the oppression of the King of England. Patrick Henry said it best, “give me liberty or give me death.” And yet, all too often death seems to be the only way out. Why is there such a high suicide rate especially among teens, in the land of the free & the home of the brave? What makes headlines? Good news? Ha! More depressing stories than anything else. I feel poetry takes an edge off the hurt of bad news while still delivering it but in a, “glitzy” sort of way. Giving a different perspective. Kind of like slap in the face as opposed to a knife in the back. At least with the slap you’ll live to see another day and you will know whom it’s from. I wasn’t here for the beginning of the world but at 59, I just might be here for the end.

Even though it’s still a knife, rhyme poetry helps to dull the blade. And that’s my job. You can write to Luke Easter at: lyricsfromlucas@aol.com