FORMER MORNING STAR

(Isaiah 14: 12-15)

The Devil in the Garden

Envious of God’s pardon…

Of innocent lives

And love that derives

From a Heart that is unhardened.

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Jealous the Devil was

Of Adam and Eve because…

They walked with God

And thought it not odd

To do so without duds.

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Satan himself had been

Considered God’s right-hand man…

But given choice

Chose to voice

Self-pride cherished within!

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The Devil–albeit a snake–

Was happy the couple’s partake…

Just as he,

With prideful glee

That less-nutritious cakes.

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Tempted to be wise

They did what opened their eyes…

In one breath

They chose death,

Of Spirit connection, besides.

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People of faith, we face

The same from the human race…

Our downward knock

Builds up stock

Of sinners refusing grace.

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Rebellion to God will happen,

You, His children they’re rapping…

The faithful cling

For Christ to bring

Salvation–God never is napping!

–Jonathan Caswell