Pastor Josh said that we should all love Singapore, our nation
Whether we are citizens, residents, or just here on a vacation
Per Jeremiah twenty nine, the Israelites were in forced exile
But were told by God to pray for that city, which did them rile
Josh said that if a nation is blessed, its population will be too
To invest in Singapore is what this should encourage us to do
Christ’s Great Commission, per Matthew chapter twenty eight
Says to make disciples of all nations, no matter how they rate
Helping others follow Jesus, allowing baptism to bring new life
Obey Jesus’ commands to love God and others, avoiding strife
In First Corinthians chapter nine, Paul said not to aimlessly run
For we need a purpose to guide our action until our life is done
Our faith overcomes the world, per First John five verse four
It determines what we see and therefore believe, that’s for sure
Pastor Josh did then refer to King David and his faith so strong
Per First Samuel seventeen, Goliath’s taunts lasted all day long
But David knew that his faith and God would help him overcome
For Goliath was small relative to God, so would have to succumb
But per Second Samuel twenty one, even David did weary grow
A new sword and spearhead Ishbi-Benob the Philistine did show
David was only saved thanks to the intervention of his nephew
Whom David had trained as a youth, part of his life’s legacy too
As Solomon later wrote in Psalm one hundred and twenty seven
Children are a reward and a heritage from the Lord in heaven
Yet David’s own son Absalom conspired to take over the throne
Per Second Samuel fifteen, his devious behaviour was shown
David then fled the palace and went up the mountain to pray
His friend Hushai the Arkite finally helped him save the day
This reminds us of the value of having even one good friend
And challenges us to be such a friend for others until the end
In Psalm sixty eight, David praised God with an apt quote
“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows” he wrote
Reminding us God reveals himself whenever we feel alone
For every one of us is His child, whom He will never disown
If anyone mistreats a widow or orphan, per Exodus twenty two
God will certainly hear their cry and His anger will then ensue
So we need a purpose to life and faith to guide us through
We also rely on our family, friends, and of course God too
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