The Bridling Place

The Bridling Place: "O TO BE LIKE THEE ..............
O to be like Saul whose name was changed to Paul,
Known as an Apostle who consistently gave his all.
To jails he was not a visitor, to hardship he was not a stranger,
He stood bold as a lion when looking in the eye of danger.
O to be like Peter who walked with Jesus on the sea,
When the waves began to thunder, for the hand of Jesus did he plea.
He spoke with boldness and power on the day of Pentecost,
Proclaiming the gospel of Christ to the thousands that were lost.
O to be like Noah who worked on an ark for a hundred and twenty years,
He faithfully spoke redemption and warning to rebellious deafened ears.
The rain began to drop, the floods began to rise,
The door has been shut, can you see the fear in their eyes?
O to be like the Samaritan who is known for being good,
When he saw a desparate need, he went beyond the duty of doing what he could.
He opened not only his hand, but also his heart,
To help the wounded man, before he from the world did depart.
O to be like Enoch a man who walked with God,
His character was flawless, his testimonty wasn't a fraud.
He sought not that which was right in the eyes of wicked man,
But followed that which was according to God's master plan.
O to be like Esther, a captive who became a queen,
Her graciousness and beauty the king had never seen.
She forgot not her people when Haman sought their pain,
Her courage before the king kept them from being slain.
O to be like David though young he knew his cause,
He went forth to fight the giant, but not for man's applause.
A man though not perfect grew to play his part,
Remember as a man after God's own perfect heart.
to be like Ehud a judge by God was he made,
He soon would deliver Israel by the crafting of a blade.
He took King Eglon a present, bodly before him did he stand,
He presented him with a dagger, not with his right but his left hand.
O to be like Daniel who purposed seriously in his heart,
To keep himself pure and from God's will not depart.
When thrown into the lions den looking danger in the eye,
He bowed his knee and heart to God who reigns supremely on high.
O to be like God, the one whom these people served,
Their homage, their obedience He graciously deserved.
He gave them knowledge and wisdom when they didn't know what to do,
Power and strength when battling wickedness in places higher than me and you.
He gave them discernment and direction when sinking in sin's sand,
Gave them a sense of hope, He guided them by the hand.
Why do we focus our eyes on others comparing ourselves to their level,
Not watching for the obstacles set out by the devil.
Why not raise our standard to be like our God above,
A flawless example of Grace and flowing agape love.
To be like thee O God, I pray I will strive to be,
Not settling for second best or the enemy of complacency.