Enter not His place of rest,
For those who have never heard;
Since they have not done their best,
In adhering to the Word.
But some will enter that place,
For they have heard the Gospel;
And have fallen in His grace,
Spreading it to the people.
Those who have heard the Good News,
Cannot enter since they stray;
Still living with earthly views,
Causing them to disobey.
So God set another day,
Many years after you failed;
Which happens to be today,
For curing what you have ailed.
If you hear God start to speak,
Be not stubborn and ignore;
Pay attention as you seek,
His Word to search for the cure.
A time of rest does exist,
And it is not forbidden;
If agony will persist,
For life nothing is hidden.
A time for rest and worship,
For all people of the Lord;
To build your relationship,
Show He is loved and adored.
There is rest for the weary,
Time to rest for your labor;
A time to become cheery,
Fellowship with your neighbor.
So we must make an effort,
To enter that place of rest;
And we should never divert,
As we proceed in this quest.
The Word of God is living,
Sharper than a two-edge sword;
Allows time with forgiving,
Making amends with the Lord.
Copyright © 2017 Richard Newton Sherrer