Be Ye Steadfast – 1 Corinthians 15:58

Be Ye Steadfast
1 Corinthians 15:58

To build a steadfast fence post
That stands the tests of time,
You must dig deep and set it
Below the hard frost line.

Then don’t just kick the dirt back
And step it all around;
You must secure it firmly
To set it in the ground.

You add about six inches
Of dirt around the base
And tamp it hard as concrete
To hold it sure in place.

Again you add six inches
And tamp it hard as rock –
Repeating till your fence post
Can’t shift, give way, or balk.

And when God builds a Christian
Who’s steadfast and secure,
His process isn’t different
Because we must be sure.

He builds us up in stages
With Bible truth and prayer,
And plans life’s daily trials
To tamp truth in with care.

He adds as we are ready –
New truth, more faith, great grace –
And builds our spirits daily
To stand firm in our place.

So when the storms are raging
Or others break or fall,
We may be strong and stable
Through pressure, use, and squall.

Lord, anchor me securely
To stand fast in Your love
A steadfast, fruitful Christian
Prepared to stand above.

Christina Joy Hommes