News! News! Read All About It!

News! News! Read all about it!

Daily bad news becoming a habit,

Tabloids full of distressing news

Accompanied by ghastly reviews.

All across the international scene

You hear the newsboys scream,

Local and through out the region,

Read all about it! To us they beckon.

When will it end, all this bad stuff?

Who is able to say “that is enough”?

All around the signs are obvious,

They all point to the return of Jesus.

The Word of God has prophesied,

It is dependable; on it we can rely,

Never was found to be wrong before,

We can be sure there’s more in store.

Rumous of wars and so much strife,

Two men becoming husband and wife,

Women determined not to be outdone

Doing likewise as though it were fun.

Little regard for the sanctity of life,

Snuffed out by gun or rope or knife,

From early children join in the fray,

Mayhem as we watch in utter dismay!

CNN, BBC and the news from Fox

All across the world and in every spot

There is carnage and abundant loss

Of limb and property; Oh what a cost!

Higher inflation and deeper recession,

Added suppression, more depression,

Increased work with reduced wages,

Are the challenges our mind engages.

Disobedient children, errant students,

Morality dying and depravity vibrant,

Leaders throwing up hands in the air,

Even the church beginning to despair.

Around the world the news is bad

Latest news, worst we’ve ever had,

Worst to come the Bible foretold

As men in their greed become more bold.

The bad news continues so listen up!

As humanity gulps his bitter cup,

Our fore parents took the very first sup

And succeeding generations did corrupt!

The Jews and Arabs cannot get along,

Whites accuse blacks for all the wrong,

Powerful countries prepare for battle,

Listen out for humanity’s death rattle!

The bad news is that it’s getting darker

And the life we live will become harder,

Don’t be fooled by our leaders’ outlook,

Check the Bible; it’s written in the Book.

Some pundits predict it will get better

As things begin to ease and get slacker,

Some economies await the trickle down

As major economies begin to turn around.

  

Concerning the current wave of crime

Some say it was worse at another time,

Fair analysis says worst that ever was,

Yet “no need for alarm” is still the buzz.

A myriad of diseases of the horrid type

But no need to bother, cure’s within sight,

For every single promise that goes awry

“It’s under control” is the shameless cry.

This old rumour that it’s getting worse

Is said to be a plot the churches rehearse

To get fearful people into their pews

For the leaders to use as personal tools.

This is the set up to fool you and me,

Not as bad as it seems, the chronic plea,

God’s word says bad will become worse

As the wicked seek to satisfy their thirst.

Don’t be fooled, my brother and sister

That fatal injuries are only skin blisters,

Looks like we’re in the departing hall,

Any day now can be the reception call.

For when they say “Peace and safety”,

Then comes destruction and tragedy

As travail comes upon a woman with child

And all means of escape will be denied.

But you my brethren are of the Light,

Not of darkness that impedes one’s sight,

Let not the false news dull your senses,

View all news through the Bible’s lenses.

And now for the Good News, tune in!

It’s after the bad news caused by Sin,

After the false news made of the bad,

Here’s the Good News that can be had!

News! News! Read all about it!

God’s Holy Word is that tablet

In which we find His Good News

Pointing the way that we should choose!

Precise, to the point and life giving,

News to improve the life you’re living,

Helps you deal with the news you hear,

Reduces stress and manages fear!

Read it for yourself in God’s Holy Word,

His news is Truth, haven’t you heard?

It’s life saving truth for you and me

Ridding us of Sin’s curse and tragedy.

Read attentively the News God gave,

He who believes in Me will be saved,

Confirmed by His Son the Lord Jesus Christ

Ensured through His perfect sacrifice.

Died on Calvary two millennia ago,

Rose from the grave to make it so,

Our salvation from His grace overflows,

Now I can be sure the Good News I know.

Come unto me He reassuringly says,

Follow Me and let Me change your ways;

I will be with you and brighten your days

And light your life with My Son-shine rays.

  

The Good News is, Jesus came and died,

It’s a fact that many strongly deny,

Yet today He is alive and reigns

Ready to help all who call on His name.

Get your copy of the Good News today!

Let God inscribe it in your heart to stay!

Walk with Him whatever the bad news say!

In your heart and life let Him have His way!

Stewart Russell © 2014