I Could Have

I could have taken an easier path.

I could have walked the wider road.

I could have remained silent and got the bookings.

I could have paid for the steady applause.

I could have remained quiet under ungodly laws.

But death it has been working in me

And this life with Christ has become one indeed.

And for every loss has been a gain

But not one deemed by worldly acclaim.

I could have let devils sit in peace

Instead of setting captives free

I could, yes, have taken the passive approach

But the Kingdom is taken by the Holy Ghost.

I could have not questioned the sins of our day

And sat on the sidelines just playing games

But chosen I am to divide with a sword

A priest with a purpose with Jesus as LORD.

On days when the battle is the hottest of fires

And Jesus does say, “Be unmoved by liars.”

I rest on my knees, my head in my hands

And Jesus does whisper, “You must rise again.”