THERE IS A PLACE

The doctrine of the Kingdom of Heaven, which was the main teaching of Jesus, is certainly one of the most revolutionary doctrines that ever stirred and changed the human thought. - H. G. Wells

THERE IS A PLACE

There's a place where God resides

Eternal home of saints gone by
Where angels sing that fly so high
Where no more tears and deep long sigh.

There's a place where Jesus hides
A perfect place beyond our sight
A holy place of pure delight
Righteousness and glorious light.

There's a heart that thirsts for God
In a dry, parched and solitary land

Not a drop of rain nor morning dew

His desperate heart faints for You.

 

There's a soul that longs to see

A merciful Savior who sets him free

From mires of sin and misery
Who paid it all at Calvary.

There's a sparrow who yearns to sing
In his plight his hopes may bring
Your secret place where he belongs
Sing to You his brand new song.

There's a Man nailed on a tree
‘Gave His life for you and me
A man of sorrow forsaken by many
Proved His love to humanity.

There's hope beyond this life
You are precious in His sight
Avail His grace while still around
Seek Him now while He is found

There's a love that holds no bound

His precious blood shed for us

Payment, for all the sins conceived

Will be yours if you just believe.

There's a time when He returns

Clock is ticking you should be concerned

Your souls destiny you must perceive

Don't be naive and eternally deceived.

There's a place of great Reproach

Where lost souls weep and had no hope

If you're saved you might not care

Abandon hope if you entered there.

There's a great heavenly reward
For those who labor for the cause of Christ

Treasures beyond your wildest dream

Waiting for those who've been redeemed ...

by NeiL ArandA 09/17/2013

 

Author's Note

Success in life is not about gaining more wealth, power, position nor prestige,
but rather seeking and finding the Lord Jesus Christ. ~ Charles Stanley

God greatest task is seeking us. His greatest desire is to find us. His greatest joy is loving us.

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[Dhaye]

Neil, the poem is not so moving but I was so moved because of the goodness that I have seen from the heart of the poet here. After accepting your challenge, I go to the very last page of your writings and this is the last...that means this is the first that you posted here.

I have read in your review comment below that you have asked God when you wrote this piece. In my heart, this is it! This is the one that you are talking about.

I'm thankful with the author's note above. You really have more values shown in your every piece.

One question, Neil : are you a nurse, or a priest/preacher? Or are you an another angel in disguise for many people here?

Thank you for being an inspiration here, Neil.

[NeiL ArandA]

You found it Dhaye . I think i wrote in the wrong section. Anyway... You may ask me any question that you may have. Just a follower Dhaye .

[Dhaye]

Yes, thanks, Neil. I'll try to list down because there are so much questions in my mind...

[Dhaye]

I was typing my first question to you on your profile page, that question I kept for 5 years, then suddenly the answer just came and I found myself crying. All things happen for a reason. He answered my first question, Neil.

[NeiL ArandA]

You can ask me anything Dhaye ...

[NeiL ArandA]

Revisiting our old conversation. And reflecting once again to the message of this piece.

[Dhaye]

Why, Neil? I know I have opened up to the right people...to the ones sent by Him. I have no questions now. I trust Him that everything was planned by Him, and for any reason it maybe planned, I believe He knows what's best for me.
I am nothing. I have nothing. I know nothing about my fate. I surrendered all to Him. Let His will be done.
God bless!

[icelandicblue]

This poem is very uplifting. I was especially drawn to this stanza:

There is a sparrow who yearns to sing
In his plight his hopes may bring
Your secret place where he belongs
Sing to You his brand new song.

We all yearn for the light.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thank you Icelandicblue. Somehow I had trouble replying with this piece.

[Sugar Plum ♥]

Your poem is magnificent tribute to Jesus Christ and to all people, who never forget that their life is in hands of God, but they are devoted to Him...It`s easy to not believe or to abandon our faith. But it`s build in our nature and hearts to be part of God..Even so many people forget that, or they are blind for the light. We all have chance to pass the tests of this life - and we have the hand of God always. Just we have to remember our part. Very beautiful lines like a song!

::nour::
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[NeiL ArandA]

Sorry Ms Sugar Plum I may have missed this kind comments . Thank you for viewing this piece. I hope that you got something from it.

[Ahena MK]

Beautifully crafted... Loved the rhyme

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Ahena MK for your visit

[EileenMarie]

I really needed to read this today. What a beautiful expression of faith!

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow that was so awesome EileenMarie. Glad it touched your heart ...

[NeiL ArandA]

There is a sparrow who yearns to sing
In his plight his hopes may bring
Your secret place where he belongs
Sing to You his brand new song.

My dear one, those lines, where you sing...
The song of love, and hope, are giving me goosebumps all over...
Such a beautiful poem full of love, living, the one you are in touch with,
I can only praise your gift, and may you inspire so many others, with this one.


Beautifully written love.

- Elisa

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks a lot for your visit my dear fellow poet...

You're always welcome my friend... I will check more out later tonight, can't wait! :)

[Anna Blackburn]

Beautiful words of faith and hope. I personally don't go to church, but I do believe in God. Your words are truly expressive of the wonders of the Lord. I love your rhyming, also.. ;P

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Anna for the visit...I will return back the favor ....Have a nice day

[Frieda P]

I was brought up Catholic but must admit I"m not very religious, that did not steer me from away from your lovely poetry, this is an outstanding read NeiL.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks for the read . Same way here Ms Frieda. But I could not find the assurance that. I been looking for . When good is good enough . I could not earn my salvation by being a good person . Then someone explained to me that we are saved by grace . This grace is agift from God through the sacrificial death of His Son on the cross . He took our place . The price has been paid and forgiveness to our sins is made available . But its not automatic . We have to make apersonal decision to ask and receive this free gift . Repent and turn away from our sins . And receive Christ we our personal Lord and Savior . Surrender our life to Him . It aonetime decision . Its the best decision you'll ever make . Please make your reservation . Door still open ...

[emmajoy]

'No man is an island' said the poet but it was whispered from the cross so many years ago when Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them .. ..' We come into the world with little but heart and spirit, perhaps, who knows, we're meant to leave it in the same way. Except.. except for the knowledge we learn and then, God willing, share, between the coming and going. In the main, your lovely words say as much.
Perhaps?

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Ms Emma Joy .Yes its true everything and anything we hold dear and value in this world we are going to eventually let it go . Career Family House Dollar Corvette Yacht Ocean View House. Investments . Naked we came naked we go . In the end we are all letting of go . What profits a man though he gains the whole world and yet loses his soul ? Does it matter to seek Christ . The door is still open . Make your reservation now

[emmajoy]

I have. :)

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow I'm elated . Then join me . The fields are ripe for harvest but the workers are few . We can cover more grounds..

[emmajoy]

Near to where i live is a small church, a medium size congregation and an enormous heart. Happy me already.

[NeiL ArandA]

Winning for souls aren't just confined in four corners of our church . They are out there . We bring the message and good news to them .

[David Scott]

There is a rest and assurance in the knowledge the Savior.
I enjoyed the affirmation of a loving God here.
The last stanza felt a little out if character with the body of this write. We live the reward by being in this "nest" of love.
Also, all have been redeemed... The sanctuary is given to all who accept this redemption. There is no "treasure" greater than knowing the heart of God. Period.

Maybe this was your intention, maybe not.
Anyhow, I enjoyed the tone, sentiment, and tenderness of your poetry.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks David for this treat. I can tell that you're in depth with your faith. There's a difference between blessings and rewards. The rewards are dispense in the next life. We enjoy the blessings that God bestowed upon us in this life. If we belong to Him this is a sure thing. Knowing His character and nature however I'm not saying its all bed of roses and trial free life. The rewards will be in the after life when we stand before Christ and given an account to Him. I'm not referring to the Great White Throne judgement ( This is the Great Reproach ) but for those who have been born again. They will have rewards in heaven.

Not all have been redeemed. The redemptive price has been paid and available to all. Man being a free moral agent will to choose or whether to reject this gift of salvation. God's love to us is not forced. Its available but He is not forcing or shoving it down to our throat. He is too gentlemen and loving to do that. The choice is ultimately ours.

We don't experience the sanctuary when we die. We experience it when we become His child and became born again. To be truly honest ... the sanctuary is not really a place but a Person. We find the Person we find the sanctuary. and this sanctuary will live and commune with us. Its God Himself living and breathing inside that new person.

I appreciate your thoughts and insight David. Hope to know you more ...









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A lovely poem, Neil. The Lord is merciful and loving and waits for us all with open arms. Have a very Happy Christmas!

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Neil, this is soothing and uplifting piece. We created a world where there is darkness, hardship, brokenness, injustice, avarice, hate and so on; yet, we keep on going and we manage to stay strong . I think that believing and hoping for that special place help and keep us to be sane in this mad world.

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Neil, the poem is not so moving but I was so moved because of the goodness that I have seen from the heart of the poet here. After accepting your challenge, I go to the very last page of your writings and this is the last...that means this is the first that you posted here.

I have read in your review comment below that you have asked God when you wrote this piece. In my heart, this is it! This is the one that you are talking about.

I'm thankful with the author's note above. You really have more values shown in your every piece.

One question, Neil : are you a nurse, or a priest/preacher? Or are you an another angel in disguise for many people here?

Thank you for being an inspiration here, Neil.

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Thanks David for this treat. I can tell that you're in depth with your faith. There's a difference between blessings and rewards. The rewards are dispense in the next life. We enjoy the blessings that God bestowed upon us in this life. If we belong to Him this is a sure thing. Knowing His character and nature however I'm not saying its all bed of roses and trial free life. The rewards will be in the after life when we stand before Christ and given an account to Him. I'm not referring to the Great White Throne judgement ( This is the Great Reproach ) but for those who have been born again. They will have rewards in heaven.

Not all have been redeemed. The redemptive price has been paid and available to all. Man being a free moral agent will to choose or whether to reject this gift of salvation. God's love to us is not forced. Its available but He is not forcing or shoving it down to our throat. He is too gentlemen and loving to do that. The choice is ultimately ours.

We don't experience the sanctuary when we die. We experience it when we become His child and became born again. To be truly honest ... the sanctuary is not really a place but a Person. We find the Person we find the sanctuary. and this sanctuary will live and commune with us. Its God Himself living and breathing inside that new person.

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A lovely poem, Neil. The Lord is merciful and loving and waits for us all with open arms. Have a very Happy Christmas!

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I like the sentiment of this piece. Too many people spend their lives "gathering" in order to become more successful, when really what we should all be doing is "giving" more of ourselves and allowing the light of our own spirits and the spirits of others to fill us and make us whole. Nicely constructed writing.

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Neil, the poem is not so moving but I was so moved because of the goodness that I have seen from the heart of the poet here. After accepting your challenge, I go to the very last page of your writings and this is the last...that means this is the first that you posted here.

I have read in your review comment below that you have asked God when you wrote this piece. In my heart, this is it! This is the one that you are talking about.

I'm thankful with the author's note above. You really have more values shown in your every piece.

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Thank you for being an inspiration here, Neil.

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Thanks David for this treat. I can tell that you're in depth with your faith. There's a difference between blessings and rewards. The rewards are dispense in the next life. We enjoy the blessings that God bestowed upon us in this life. If we belong to Him this is a sure thing. Knowing His character and nature however I'm not saying its all bed of roses and trial free life. The rewards will be in the after life when we stand before Christ and given an account to Him. I'm not referring to the Great White Throne judgement ( This is the Great Reproach ) but for those who have been born again. They will have rewards in heaven.

Not all have been redeemed. The redemptive price has been paid and available to all. Man being a free moral agent will to choose or whether to reject this gift of salvation. God's love to us is not forced. Its available but He is not forcing or shoving it down to our throat. He is too gentlemen and loving to do that. The choice is ultimately ours.

We don't experience the sanctuary when we die. We experience it when we become His child and became born again. To be truly honest ... the sanctuary is not really a place but a Person. We find the Person we find the sanctuary. and this sanctuary will live and commune with us. Its God Himself living and breathing inside that new person.

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Neil, the poem is not so moving but I was so moved because of the goodness that I have seen from the heart of the poet here. After accepting your challenge, I go to the very last page of your writings and this is the last...that means this is the first that you posted here.

I have read in your review comment below that you have asked God when you wrote this piece. In my heart, this is it! This is the one that you are talking about.

I'm thankful with the author's note above. You really have more values shown in your every piece.

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Thank you for being an inspiration here, Neil.

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[David Scott]

Yes, we agree.
I like how you worded the sanctuary as being "in Christ". This is a very powerful and accurate way to see this concept.
Maybe it is a thing of semantics. This being redeemed before we even understand the gift has always been available to all of the universe. True, each individual has free will to be in or out if this relationship. We see this point the same I think. I simply feel we will show love to others better if we believe they are as loved and as welcomed into the arms of their Savior as those who have already accepted His gift. "Good Christians" often feel superior to " sinners" in thought and actions. It is easy to see in human interaction. We, humanity in general, lack humility most I feel.
I have studied the judgement , white throne, sanctuary, my whole life. I have been blessed to be given the scriptures early in life. I have studied many philosophies and religions. Yet I have seen God most in nature and I have found His Spirit guides a mind seeking Truth...
Thank you for introducing yourself. I too look forward to getting to know you better.

[NeiL ArandA]

Indeed David we have so much in common. I felt love and kindness in your words. When we realize how much we have been forgiven and how much we have been accepted. There should be no trace if not at all of any pride or feeling of superiority with anyone. When it comes to the cross of Christ the ground is leveled. That is why I always prefer and address a fellow saint and believer as " brother or sister " .. status quo and social status should never take precedence over our relationship with one another. I too am humbled by our Savior's attitude. Hence I grind this truthful down into my heart and mind. That I would always represent our Savior's character. Who knows I could be the only bible that the unbelievers could ever read. Its always easy to be a Christian. But to live it is the most difficult and most challenging part if you're not committed.
I'll be dropping by to check your pieces David. Lord willing sometime this evening. Please allow me to leave this passage from Scripture for our encouragement. Its a pleasure that we have cross path.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:5-11"