Best 2 Kings Poems
Down where the wisteria's leafed
Blossoms gone but not forgotten
The magnolia buds are poppin'
And clouds cover morn's risin' sun
The distant dove coos at daybreak
And I've never seen a fiery horse
What were Elisha's thoughts right then
Or this an everyday sight of course
From Gilgal to Bethel and to
Jericho the two did depart
On down to the Jordan where
Waters Elijah's mantel did part
On the other side of Jordan
Elijah asked Elisha his desire
Elisha wanted a double
Portion of Elijah's spiritual fire
Elijah could not promise this
Only God could be the giver
If you see me when I'm taken
Then this gift too will occur
As the chariots of fire and
horses pulled them asunder
Elisha saw Elijah taken
Quickly in a whirlwind's dust stir
As the thick clouds and fog drip mist
And roosters crow in the hollow
Will this wet day be the day
When lifted up all Christians hallo
Finis'
Based roughly on 2 Kings 2: 1-22
Verse 12 is very important
Hallo_to cry with a loud shout or voice
Now when King Josiah came to the throne
he was no more than eight years old.
But little Josiah had much to do
as hearts in his kingdom waxed cold.
For the peoples' hearts had turned from God
with idols in the land you see.
Yet Josiah knew this was not right
but clearly wrong as wrong could be.
So as he came to his sixteenth year,
Josiah did that which was right.
He tore down the idols throughout the land
and found favor within God's sight.
Now God's great house had become run down
but Josiah had it in mind to restore,
to turn the people's hearts back to God
and worship Him as did their fathers before.
Hidden within the temple was God's word,
for so long had it's knowledge been thought lost.
As Josiah heard the words which were read,
he realized what God's people had lost.
So Josiah read the words of the Law
to people gathered from across the land.
They set their hearts to do that which was right
and be humbled under Gods' mighty hand.
Now, there was nowhere a king like Josiah
nor has there ever been to this day.
Let your heart be toward God like Josiahs'
and He will keep you in all your ways.
Reference:
2 Kings 23:25
And like unto him was there no king before him,
that turned to the Lord with all his heart and
with all his soul, and with all his might,
according to all the Law of Moses;
neither after him arose there any like him.
The Prayer of Hezekiah!
If you were facing death, as Hezekiah did…
Would you ask God for extra time to live?
Hezekiah cried out to God for a healing.
His life committed to God, was revealing.
He reflected on God and his obedience to him.
He had walked with God, and knew him!
He knew that he had done good in God’s sight.
And wept bitterly, through the day and night.
God heard his prayer, and soon answered him.
He let Hezekiah know he’d deliver him.
To his life of sickness, were added fifteen years.
God answered his prayer of brokenness and tears.
How many could pray a prayer of sincere dedication?
How many have lived a life
of a Godly edification?
How many of us truly love God and are committed?
Before this life that we have is quickly “omitted?”
May this be a sincere message to one and all!
May the spirit of God wake us up with a loud call!
The God of Hezekiah is alive! He truly loves you!
Won’t you allow his presence to come and touch you?
Allow God to restore what sin’s power takes away!
And allow him to add much
more to your life today!
By Jim Pemberton 05/21/15 Read 2 Kings 20:1-11
When you arrive at Gibeah of God, where the garrison of the Philistines is located, you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They will be playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre, and they will be prophesying. 1 Samuel 10:5
David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals. 1 Chronicles 25:1
But now bring me a harpist.” While the harpist was playing, the hand of the LORD came on Elisha. 2 Kings 3:15
BRING ME A HARPIST
To quiet the soul, worship the King.
He resides on heaven’s throne.
He’s far above the earthzone.
Can you hear the plink of lyre and harp,
the filigree waft of the flute,
feel the lissome shake of the tambourine,
as they quicken
your heart past the pearly gates?
A calm and quiet place,
peace beyond all understanding,
as the fires break out and war overwhelms
mortal inhabitants…the peaceful stir
of Christ’s sleeve and hem of adoration.
Angels arrive on location,
drawn to the praise of imperfect steps,
their staircase unseen
but the melodic notes lift
their knees, their feet
as if men too had angel’s wings.
Praise cannot see the visible,
every eye closed, the scent of Eden
better than any royal rose-laden path.
God’s camp comes with sweet music
on fingers, lips, against the thigh,
in the oxygenated air — shuts the mouth
of lions, freezes frenetic fire, parts the seas.
The hand of the Lord arrives
as the music comes alive
and mankind opens his mouth
and prophecies.
Almighty calm curtails the dragon’s tail.
Zephyr of minted-praise tamps its breath.
*Hallelujah!
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Hallelujah!*
2/15/2022
*to* from Psalm 150
(As with the young king, I....)
And I knew,
that in like manner as Josiah,
I was going to have to dethrone
from the aforementioned high places,
those abominable idols of mine own making
(such as pride, apathy, procrastination and envy).
These were going to have to be torn down from their high places
so that the One who should rightfully sit
the throne of my heart,
would once again,
take His rightful place
and restoration and renewal
would once again make it's steady and consistent progress
down into the land of my life
during my sojourn here.
Thus,
once again would reign
the Golden Age of uninterrupted Communion with Him
who is
The One True an Only God.
Footnote:
For a backdrop to this allegory and a more clear
understanding of who Josiah was
(my favorite biblical king),
check out 2 Kings 22 and
2 Chronicles 34
Doug
a child enlightens, lifts the weight off shoulders
Matthew 18:2-4
(Childlike qualities of humility, receptiveness, and trust.)
2 KIngs 5:2,3
Mid Eastern Tales 5
Curtis Johnson
Long, long ago,
before Greece, Rome, or Great Britain,
there lived a queen of relatively short duration.
She would not survive today’s penal system because
her fellow inmates would deem it unjust to be near her. She was neither sweet nor tender, but cruel and depraved.
She was the mother of the king.
I suspect that she was simply an evil seed.
It seems she acted out of an instantaneously
depraved mind. Perhaps she was already planning an evil plot sooner, or later.
There was in the Region another evil queen before her; but if one had to choose, what a challenge that would be!
When Queen Athaliah learned that her son the king had been murdered, she immediately went on a killing spree of her own. She hastily killed all her grandsons. I agree. It’s sickening. By so doing, she became the ruler of her troubled country.
After 6 years, her ruler ended abruptly when it was discovered that one of her grandsons had been hidden by his aunt. The authorities then crowned the newly found 7-year-old king. Though justice was delayed, at the end it was well served. They quickly surrounded and captured the evil queen and sentenced her to death.
10232016 cj Bible, 2 Kings 11
Be Ye Ready
By: Miracle Man
11-13-2019
Our past only changes,
as it increases.
Leaving us to view,
what memory releases.
At our last breath,
“our die is cast.”
Days cease enlargement,
of our past.
At God’s judgment bar,
we’ll stand in wait.
Get your house in order,*
don’t wait too late.
* 2 Kings 20:1
In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death.
And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him,
and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD,
Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.
2 Kings 1:10 And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.
When Moses’ mother decided to put him in the basket,
Leave him in the water – which could have been a casket –
There was a bigger moment, a moment from the Lord,
Written by time’s steady pen, a story from the One adored,
It took more than just a feeling to leave that child in the water –
It took faith that only God Himself could have given His daughter!
When Elijah called down the fire from heaven above,
Revealing to the Baal worshippers – the God of love –
There was something more than just a miracle born.
In the fire, came a heart’s stirring so amazing, yet timeworn.
It was more than a warning, but hope was surely burning.
It took faith in the One who the soul is always learning.
When Joseph was promoted to such a high position,
Reminding the heart that He was surely on a mission –
There were prayers being answered, hopes revived,
Stars in the heavens surely knew His dreams survived.
It was more than fate that caused this amazing event.
It was faith in the God whose light is heaven sent.
When Jesus came to save our souls and destroy sin,
Promising the lonely heart that His love is all in –
There was more than the miracle of the virgin birth,
To show the world the dear Savior’s worth.
It was more than a miracle that the world would see –
It was faith in the Spirit who came down to free.
When I offer you my poetry – to celebrate His light
Coloring my praise with grace that glows in the night…
There is a prayer that will never fade, a hope that stays,
Singing love through the words I write, the sincere praise.
It is more than my heart and soul – more than words can say,
It is faith that what I give is worship that won’t simply die away.
From my heart, I offer my hope – with faith that He will bring
His light, His grace, His everlasting so my soul will always sing.
With worship for the One I love – this Jesus who can save,
I lift my hands, my heart, my hope, to the One so brave…
He came to give us each a chance to know the meaning of love,
So that, through faith, we’d know the way to touch God above!
He picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah
and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.
2 Kings 2:13
A gang of youths jeered at Elisha,
Elijah’s protégé…
“Go on up, you baldhead! Go on up, you baldhead!”
(From 2 Kings 2:23-25)
BULLY OF BALDHEAD
how serious is it to mock the prophet?
before Elisha ventures forth
to Mount Carmel, he calls down a curse
two bears lumber out of the woods
hungry as all git out—
the crunch of youths
forty two wise…
the remaining ran away
by the skin of their scalps
would the bullies change their ways
or change directions—
find satisfying morsels
they tell their parents—
“What did you do son?”
their parents git them too
or does the fool pride
fall from the tree—
father to son
“The Father” looked down
Son nailed to cursèd tree—
all are invited
to leave their sin
at Jesus’ feet—
the cost of salvation
snarled skin, blood, tears,
death— hearts broken
until three days later
who was worried
after dayrise—
two angel bears atop the tomb’s rock
2/1/2022
He knew his purpose from the beginning, of which he had a very high regard. There was a King named Jehu who asked a question at the start of his rule. There had been a very wicked queen named Jezebel who had trained prophets from her wicked school.
He asked, "Why do you ask for peace with your month when war is in your hearts?" He told them that there would be no peace until Jezebel was dead. He went on to say that the blood of their kind had been wicked from the start, and he informed them that they would not share in his domain in any way or part.
He was determined to destroy a family that was ruthless, unmerciful, and wickedly hard. No, Jehu clearly understood that his rulership was not about looking for revenge. But yes, it was about the honor of God and bringing the reign of terror to an end. He wanted to let it be known in his domain that this was about a reckoning, about redeeming, about restoring, about reviving, about divine reasoning. His purpose was about making matters right, putting away the evil, and about putting to death the human embodiment of the devil.
09182018PoSoupContest, Unsheath Your Sword, John Lawless
King Jehu, 2 Kings 9 & 10
Sweetest love of best care
comes from Mother dearest
greeting with morning glow
midst prayer that’s fervent
for the Lord’s blessing flow.
Sweetest love of best care
is exposed along grace
by Mother’s cheerful ray
as her embrace so warm
wraps my soul every day.
Sweetest love of best care
exudes tender mercy
oozing from Mother’s heart
while nursing woe and pain
smiting grief to depart.
Sweetest love of best care
marked by peace and kindness
props my triumphant drive
as great Mother* lives on
with legacy to thrive.
*2 Kings 4:30 - And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.
February 28, 2024
1st place, "Mamma" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 3/10/2024
Take
the cloak,
wear it well-
time alone will
tell
Inspired by 2 Kings 2:14
2 Kings 6:17 (KJV) “And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”
Darkness attacks through grief and despair,
Through spiritual battles, when the heart doubts,
When the light flashes, then sputters out,
When life is like a rambling rose, beautiful but full of thorns,
When fear attacks – quick and strong, leaving panic,
So much alarm, worry that lingers on and on…
Shadows prepare the feelings to bleed tragedy,
Through the heart who is filled with disbelief,
Through the soul who is ruined by catastrophe,
Through the spirit who is sentenced to calamity.
Shadows feed on the light who shines so bright,
The light who embraces those who believe,
The light who quenches the thirst, the need
For a union of gentleness and unending peace,
A union of joy and faith that forever believes,
A union of grace that never fails to succeed…
Shadows silence the one who longs to reach beneath…
The darkness of despair, the worries that just don’t care,
The feelings that bleed through the troubles and disasters,
The feelings that lead to the soul’s doom in the hereafter,
The feelings that can only be fought with prayer and praise,
The feelings that grow larger if you don’t have any faith.
Like the shadows – like the night’s darkness
And there, beneath the curtain, concealed so we don’t see…
All the warriors, the strongest angels, surrounding souls,
So we never need to fear – we only need to believe
The battle doesn’t go to the strongest warrior or the fiercest soldier…
The battle is won by the heart who holds onto…
Jesus’ hand, Jesus’ garment, Jesus’ promise –
He will always stand with us, forever revealing…
Our most powerful weapons…
Faith, hope and love – grace sent from God above…
More gentle than a dove – His power, His sovereignty
Comes from the knowing – His light is glowing, He’s showing – every heart, each soul…
The reason the battle is won – isn’t physical or carnal.
It is the unending authority of One whose light is love,
One who is brighter than the sun,
Because He is the brightest Son!
Do serial killers do head counts
Why are spaceships aerodynamic
Why is loud in cloud
See at the back of a hospital is that the backwards
Surely a plaster is more use than time on wounds
Every sad comes with an ad
How many sides does the sea have
What do rocket scientists say when something is easy
Does that mean that 2 birds in the hands is worth 4 in the bush
Can you get half a hole
Shouldn’t geysers be waterrisings
Is a Tom really small
The pencil is mightier than the sword
cause that nobody is John ing Wick
How could you light a candle at both ends
Well I suppose if it was balanced on a glass
Every cat I have had must have been on their last life
Wish there was a room full of mush
Time is loads of ships
Fleeting
What do you get for 2 kings and a queen in chess
God save save the….. what is it this week
2 soon
In the words of Queen
Matter really nothing me to
See if you have a..never mind