Todd Render
Finding freedom

From James 2:1-13
Our own corrupted desires would seek
To elevate an earthly king for us to stand,
to take God’s place, or ourselves to enthrone
in that place only He is worthy to command.
Yet even this desire God fulfills in a man,
His only begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ
That under Jesus our heavenly king,
All being subject in humility can bring
our needs and desires to be consummated,
our wills and wants then so consecrated
can breathe in the spirit of true freedom
from man’s tyranny and self’s deception.
Let us then look for a better way to
Honor in equal right both rich and poor,
The one not pander or curry favor,
Those in need not dishonor or ignore,
But seeing the Almighty’s fire burning
In each one’s eyes grant them due dignity
That all my rest securely in the hands
Of a merciful God and grateful mankind.