Album 7: Reward of the Wicked (Lyrics & Video)

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Hey! Are you worn out by the wickedness around you and in our world? Well take heart! The Lord has a special message both for you and the wicked.

Vengeance is Mine, thus says The Lord. You will see…    

…See the reward of the wicked        You will see…

In due time, their foot will slip.                       You will see…        

…See the reward of the wicked

They won’t escape My righteous grip.               You’re gonna see it…

…See the reward of the wicked

Of ungodly gains they will be stripped.             And you will see…

…See the reward of the wicked

One day I will repay! That’s My tip.                  And you will see…

…See the reward of the wicked

So, the wicked think they are getting away.      Haha!

Oh no, one day they’ll have to pay.                  One day they will pay

Fully arrayed in their arrogant pride,                Un huh!

On that day, they’ll have no place to hide.       No hiding place

Caught in traps they themselves have set.        Say what?!

Before The Lord, it’s their time to sweat.

So don’t be afraid or jealous of them.

It’s not your job, but His to condemn.              I get it!

Vengeance is Mine, thus says The Lord.            He said I’ll see…

…See the reward of the wicked        Oh yes I will

Snared by the works of their own hands.          That I will see…

…See the reward of the wicked

They’ll find themselves in sinking sands.          I’m gonna see…

…See the reward of the wicked

They will soon find out what justice demands.  So sad to see…

…See the reward of the wicked

Vengeance is Mine, you must understand.         Understand I’ll see …their reward

…See the reward of the wicked

Trusting in hoards of ill-gotten loot,

Everything they touch they now pollute.

Weighed down by their necklace of pride,        Um hum!

To the deepest of depths they will slide.

On that dreadful day, they will not escape,

All judgments that The Lord has shaped.

Vengeance is God’s. He surely will repay,

And what He pays, to us He will display.

When will they ever learn??  I wonder!!            Me, too!

Vengeance is Mine, thus says The Lord.            We will see…

…See the reward of the wicked

Put your trust in Me, and don’t be afraid.        Then we will see…

…See the reward of the wicked

Because in my scales they will be weighed.     The Lord says we will see…

…See the reward of the wicked          …their reward

They’ll get their reward

To the wicked there’s Grace for a season.

When Grace runs out, judgment is certain.

You will see their reward

Vengeance is God’s, be reassured.

And in this word, just be secured.

To the wicked, He says…

You’ll get your reward

                             (Reader, beware....Obadiah 12-15!)

Album 7: He Will Extract Us! (Lyrics & Video)

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You must have faith, to believe God’s Word,

Then meditate, anticipate.

Never give up! Retain what you’ve heard.

Communicate, don’t even hesitate.

Then you’ll know, in your spirit,

Yes you’ll know, and never forget it,

He will extract us, from this mess.

Yes you’ll know, He will extract us from this mess.

He said into, all the world to go,

And as you go, He’ll be with you.

That’s the way, the only way they’ll know,

He loves them so. Oh such good news!

Cause one day, this same Jesus,

Yes one day, He’s coming back for us.

He will extract us, from this mess.

One of these days, He will extract us from this mess.

Interlogue: Yep, we’ve all made quite a mess of our lives and world. Before things get better, The Bible affirms they’ll first get much worse. But God tells us to have faith and hope, taking comfort in the assurance of His return for all who have been made righteousness by His gift of Jesus Christ. If that’s you, then you’re my brother or sister in the faith.

~o~

Until He comes, this is what He said:

Go! Reign in life, triumphantly.

Put in your mouth, just what you have read,

The word of your, testimony.

Every day, feed on His daily bread,

Then over your trials, over them you will tread,

Til He extracts us from this mess.

One of these days, He will extract us from this mess.

As you live, your life on bended knee,

You will walk, in victory.

Stand on The Word! Resist the enemy,

And from you, they will flee.

Then you’ll know, by your experience,

Yes you’ll know, in faith and patience,

He will extract us, from this mess.

One of these days, He will extract us from this mess.

Epilogue: For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout,  with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with The Lord. Therefore, comfort one another with these words.’ (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)

Excited?
Hope-full?

Album 7: Gotta Praise Him (Lyrics & Video)

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I’ve gotta praise His Name

Gotta, gotta spread His fame

To the whole world I proclaim

I’ve gotta praise His Nam

Gotta, gotta praise His Name

I’ve gotta spread His fame

To the whole world I proclaim

I’ve gotta praise His Name

Worthy of praise, and adoration

Hands to Him raised, in exultation

Honor and glory, to His Name

Altogether lovely, I acclaim

Is Jesus, Lord of Heaven and of the Earth

Light of the world, that is His essence

All darkness flees, at His holy presence

In all our fights, He shows power and might

Through our dark nights, He enlighten our sight 

He’s been so very good to me

From my sin He’s set me free

I just gotta praise His awesome Name

I’ve gotta praise Him

I’ve just got to praise Him

I’ve gotta praise Him

Will you help me praise Him

C’mon let us praise Him

Fools will never praise Him

One day to Him all knees will bow

So choose to bow before Him now

Let us praise His magnificent Name

Compassionate love, flows from above

Mercy enduring, His Love reassuring

Gracious and kind, to all of mankind

In His salvation, life is redesigned

That’s Jesus, Lord of Heaven and of the Earth

Holy perfection in all of His ways

Graceful forgiveness to us conveyed

So of your life do a review

See where He has brought you through

Then daily praise His glorious Name

We get to praise Him

All the wise will praise Him

C’mon let’s praise Him

Worship and adore Him

He’s been so very good to me

From my sin He’s set me free

I’ve just got to praise His Holy Name

Great is The Lord and greatly to be praised! 

Album 7: His Sheep (Lyrics & Video)

His Sheep (Lyrics)

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I am His sheep, I hear His voice

And to follow Him, that is my choice

Where He leads that’s where I’ll go

It’s His voice I have come to know

Stranger’s voice I’ve learned to flee

Cause strangers do not look out for me

I know the One Who’s over me

He meets my needs abundantly

By my name He calls me out

When I hear His voice there is no doubt

I have water even in droughts

He always knows my whereabouts!

      My whereabouts

Eternal life He gave to me

So before Him I bow my knee

I am safely in His hand

With Him I enjoy this land

When I go astray

He comes to show me the Right Way

He’s the Shepherd of my life

His Name is Lord God Jesus Christ

I am the Good Shepherd, the Door of My sheep

No wolf shall leap upon them whom I keep

They all know My voice when I call each one by his name.

For them I lay down my life, and take it up again.

I am Your sheep, I hear Your voice

And to follow You, that is my choice

Where You lead that’s where I’ll go

It’s Your voice I have come to know

By my name You call me out

When I hear Your voice there is no doubt

You are the One Who is over me

You provide for me abundantly

Are you His sheep do you hear His voice

And to follow Him, is that your choice

Do you follow where He leads

That’s the only way to succeed

Is He the One Who is over you

      Over you

He’s the Good Shepherd of Life

      Of life...

Album 7: Apple of His Eye (Lyrics & Video)

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In tough times, we’re all tempted to let go of our faith.

But remember, it’s in the middle of the fight that we will know His might

Listen to The Lord saying…

Hold on, hold on, don’t let go!

Don’t you know that you’re the Apple of My eye?

When life seems to over flow,

Don’t just come asking Me, ‘Why?!’

Just believe and never doubt

I’m here to bring you out

Keep holding on!

Hold on it’s by faith you will win.

Let Me be the cherished apple of your eye

Don’t let go and don’t give in

Speak My Word and don’t be shy

When your faith begins to show

That’s when My might you will know

Keep holding on!

He will make a way when there is no way

If no way, He becomes The Way

Let His faithfulness always be your guide

He will always be by your side

He will make a way, when there is no way…

Make a way, make a way, even when there is no way

If there is no way, He becomes the way…

If no way, no other way, He then becomes The Way

A way of escape, a way of supply…

Make a way, make a way, through, in, out, around

Circumstances reshaped; attacks nullified…

Make a way, make a way, whether it’s up or down

Just give Him your faith, and He will make a way…

Make a way, make a way, even when there is no way

When there is no way, He becomes your Way…

If no way, no other way, He then becomes The Way

He will make a way when there is no way

If no way, He becomes The Way

Let His faithfulness always be your guide

He will always be by your side

Hold on, hold on, don’t let go!

Don’t you know that you’re the Apple of His eye?

When life seems to over flow,

He’s The Lord. He will supply!

Let faith change your point of view

Trust Him to bring you through

Hold on!

Remember, our darkest hour is just before

dawn breaks across the horizon of life.

Album 7 Release: Dancing With God

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Heaven has an unlimited supply of worship and praise songs to glorify The Lord God Almighty. I am appreciative, humbled and blessed to dip the ladle of my imagination into this vast supply, and share with you this fresh supply of inspiration, according to  1 Peter 4:1. My continued prayer is that you will listen and allow ‘the worshiper within you’ to tap into the deeper, higher messages and meanings in my music. As you do, I believe both you and The Lord Jesus Christ will be mutually blessed.

This album is my 7^th solo project on my musical journey. It features:

• Dance-paced ‘Christian jazz’ rhythms and styles to get you moving!
• God-honoring and thought-provoking lyrics
• 20 all-original selections (10 vocals and 10 soundtracks)
• 74 minutes of playtime

Be sure to check out the quite innovative selection (for me), Just Heed It!, somewhat inspired by Michael's Beat It.

I consider it an incredible honor to have produced one album over each of the past 6 years, bringing my repertoire to a total of 127 selections (59 vocals and 68 soundtracks). Praise The Lord~

May you find some inspiration and enjoyment from this project. Search this blog for the lyrics per song, if interested.

Contact: KeyofJLife@gmail.com

Rich blessings~ 

J!

Valleys Between the Peaks (Poem)

As I approached the U.S. continental divide,

On a very long drive, coming from the eastern coast,

With the successive mountain peaks I was so engrossed.

Appearing so close, crossing them would be one joyride!

Ahhh… once I crossed the first peak,

Surprised, I thought, ‘Well look at that!’

The relief of the land …was flat!

I was shocked beyond belief.

It was over a hundred miles to the next peak,

Yet approaching it gave the same sentiment,

That the next mountain peak would be imminent.

This sequence repeated itself, peak-after-peak.

For a long time, similar misperceptions were sown,

Among Abraham’s descendant generations,

Leading them to believe devilish deceptions,

That Jehovah God was for them, and for them alone.

Looking across the horizon of ancient prophecies,

They downplayed the ones about salvation for foreigners.

Dominant influencers were ‘prophecy discounters’,

As they focused on The Lord’s Messianic promises.

Focusing only on The Lord’s Messianic mountain peaks,

They sorely missed His Age (valley) of Grace to all nations.

Persecuting those who preached that Gentiles could be God’s sons,

Professing to be wise, they just were Old Testament pipsqueaks! ¹

Now imagine similar scenarios playing out today,

Among many Bible-believing Christians across our world.

Major Messianic prophecies that are yet to unfurl,

Discounted or discarded in their Messianic peaks survey.

Focusing only on Christ’s return, the new Earth and Heaven,

Eternity’s heavenly bliss, and all that entails,

They deny all the lengthy valleys Scripture unveils.

Like the continental divide, their perspectives are wanton.

‘When Christ returns, then the end will come’,
this focus they maintain. ²

Discounting Bible clues about how the end shall unfold. ³

Thus, from some pulpits, believers in the pews are told,

‘There’ll be no rapture, tribulation or Millennial Reign!’

Just like the world of ancient Jewish scholars was rocked,

By the notion of Gentile salvation,

By a protracted, age-ending notion,

The world of some believers today may soon …be rocked.

While God’s hints and clues in His Word, apocalyptical,

May be a challenge to perceive and to understand,

Devils would love for us to discount and countermand,

Bible insights for our great hope, eschatological.

They fully comprehend God’s intent …and their end,

And the protracted process by which it’ll all unfurl.

Their job is to deceive, thus deceptions they will hurl.

RESIST!!! Don’t abet their job …or your fall portend!

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¹ Thinking they were wise, spiritually, they actually were deceived, sacrilegiously.

² For example, see: 1 Corinthians 15:20-24

³ In eschatological sections of The Books of Daniel, Isaiah, Zechariah and Revelation
⁴ For corroborating insights, please see: (click on title)

   Millennial Parallelisms (Series)
   The 4th Delegation of Authority (Series) (esp. Parts 4-6)

   Occupying Forces (Series)

   Booty Pre/Post Millennial Reign (Series)

   Jealousy, Zero-to-Max! (Poem)

   God’s Inferred Strategic Timelines

   Why Jews Rejected Jesus (Poem)