•A JOB AND A JOB PROMOTION
A JOB AND A JOB PROMOTION by Irvin L. RozierThis is a short version of story number 19 (out of 50) from my book, My Walk with the Lord, http://www.selahbooks.com/ Psalm 75. 6,7 "For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another." I was seeking the Lord for the right job He wanted me to have. I had submitted many applications, but had not had an interview. Those of you who have been through a...
•A SUICIDE PREVENTED
A SUICIDE PREVENTED by Irvin L. RozierMatthew 8.9 "For I am a man under authority; having soldiers under me: and I say to this man Go and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it."One Saturday night, I was asleep on the couch when the Lord woke me and directed me to go over to a friend's house. The command was urgent. I hastily dressed and drove over to Waycross where my friend lived. I knocked on her door but could get no answer. She was a...
•A WARNING WELL RECEIVED
A WARNING WELL RECEIVED by Irvin L. RozierThis is story one out of 50 from my book, My Walk with the Lord, http://www.selahbooks.com/. 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." This is a short version...One Tuesday morning, I went to an 11 A.M. prayer meeting at a local church. Names on a list were called out; some were sick,...
•AMERICA NEEDS THE LORD
AMERICA NEEDS THE LORD by Irvin L. RozierLord you spoke into existence the heavens and the earthCreated nations, people and gave America birthSince 1776 America has been a free landOur forefathers recognized the creation of Your handMany prayers for America have reached your earsYou have kept her safe throughout the yearsYou have raised up leaders for our nationFor a season and a time them You did stationNow it is the year two thousand and fourAmerica needs your presence even moreAmerica...
•AN ANSWER COMES AND A DEATH FORETOLD IN A DREAM
AN ANSWER COMES AND A DEATH FORETOLD IN A DREAM by Irvin L. RozierMatthew 1 verse 20 "But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost."Joseph listened to the angel of the Lord, believed his dream was from God, and obeyed the instructions. Many times throughout the Bible, in both the old and new testaments, God...
•DESTINY
DESTINY by Irvin L. RozierDestiny..the future to which any person or thing is destined.Jonah 1 verse 1 "Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, verse 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me."Jonah was picked by God to go preach to Nineveh. He tried not to heed the call, and instead headed in the other direction. While on the sea the Lord sent a great storm and everyone on the ship were afraid for...
•EVA'S WEDDING DAY
EVA'S WEDDING DAY by Irvin L. RozierTHIS POEM WAS WRITTEN FOR MY DAUGHTER, EVA, UPON HER WEDDING DAY:EVA’S WEDDING DAYWhen you were born, I knew from the startYou were a special girl, near to my heartYour compassionate spirit and engaging smileBrightened my days and helped me go another mileAs you grew up and blossomed like a sunflowerYou touched many lives as you rose like a towerI asked God to help you find your callingProtect you from harm and keep you from fallingFrom the age of six, you...
•FOOD ON THE TABLE
FOOD ON THE TABLE by Irvin L. RozierFood on the Table...story number 22 out of 50 from my book, My Walk with the LordPsalm 37.25 "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."During a period of unemployment the money was scarce. I was a single parent with three growing children to feed. As I read my Bible that morning, the above scripture spoke to my heart. We were down to a couple of cans of beans and some grits. I went to the...
•GOD AND THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL
GOD AND THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL by Irvin L. Rozier GOD AND THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALLJeremiah 33.3 "Call unto me, and I will answer thee and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."It was late Saturday evening on that hot and humid August day in 1987. The Lord had saved me in January 1987, and He had already used me greatly. That evening, I had read the above scripture, and the Lord began to reveal unto me great and mighty things. One of the first spiritual gifts (1...
•GONE HOME..God honors the faith of His servants
GONE HOME..God honors the faith of His servants by Irvin L. RozierGone Home...god Honors Faith And His ServantsThis is a short version from story number five (out of 50) from my recently published book, My Walk with the Lord. Psalm 116.15: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."I had a dear uncle, the Rev. Owen Rozier, who came down with cancer. Although his body was weak, his faith in the Lord was strong. Just like the verse in Amazing Grace "Through many dangers,...
•HAVE YOU EVER SAW AN ANGEL?
HAVE YOU EVER SAW AN ANGEL? by Irvin L. RozierHebrews 1 verse 14 "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?"The following is a testimony of two incidents where I believe God sent an angel to minister unto me:In July 1993, I was driving down the highway during a blazing hot day. There, beside the rode, was an elderly gentleman hitchhiking. He was dressed up in a suit and had a small bag of belongings with him. The Lord spoke, and...
•I HEAR THE CLOCK TICKING
I HEAR THE CLOCK TICKING by Irvin L. RozierThe silence of the house was interrupted by a soundThe clock loudly ticked as the second hand moved aroundTime was slipping away, minute by minute, day by dayI could do nothing to keep time at bayWhere did those 18,980 days of my 52 years goI started searching high and lowAfter many days seeking, I concluded at lastThose days, weeks, months and years were in my pastHow many more days do I have to liveIt is in God's hands, my breath He does giveThe...
•JOEL
JOEL by Irvin L. Rozier Joel Jehovah is GodJoel 2.28: "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions."My son, Joel Lamar Rozier, was born June 20, 1977 in Augsburg, West Germany. We were so happy to have a new addition to our home. Joy (Joel's sister) was kind of jealous. He took away some of the attention that she had all to herself. One...
•MAMA DIES
MAMA DIES by Irvin L. RozierMama DiesThis is story #33 out of 50 from my book, “My Walk With the Lord”. This story is dedicated in memory of my mother, Mary Ruth Winn Rozier, October 22, 1929 thru January 7, 2001.Proverbs 33:31 “Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”Mama was tired, her body was frail, and her spirit was broken. She had fought a good fight, but the battle scars were too many. She was 71 years old and weighed 71 pounds. As I briefly...
•MARTHA MEMORIAL HAS A STEEPLE
MARTHA MEMORIAL HAS A STEEPLE by Irvin l. Rozier Martha Memorial Has A Steeple A special little white church sits on a hillI've often sat on the steps, it was peaceful and stillBy the porch was a bell, donated by some peopleAll the church needed was a beautiful steepleMany times I mowed the cemetery grassI saw people in cars, trucks, and tractors passBy this sacred church built by man's handsFirmly planted on the solid rock it standsThis little church is a humble placeFilled with God's love...
•MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEMORY
MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEMORY by Irvin L. RozierThis story was written December 21, 1994 and appears in my bookLuke 2.10 "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."When we think of Christmas, we picture presents under the tree, the Christmas play at the church, Christmas lights and the hustle and bustle of that time of the year.As I look back over the 42 years the good Lord has allowed me to live, Christmas of...
•MY SISTER SHIRLEY
MY SISTER SHIRLEY by Irvin L. RozierMY SISTER SHIRLEYI have four sisters, Shirley was the firstbornShe has many talents but never toots her hornShe can play the piano and beautiful music makeCook up some wonderful food and bake a delicious cakeIn her later years, to college she wentGraduated with honors, Joe’s money she spentShe’s taught at elementary school for several yearsHad the patience of Job and wiped away many tearsHer husband, Joe, no finer man could she loveHe treats her mighty...
•MY WALK WITH THE LORD..INFORMATION
MY WALK WITH THE LORD..INFORMATION by Irvin L. Rozier See cover of book at http://www.blackshear.newsgeorgia.com/articles/index.cfm?artoid=271095&draft= IS JESUS CHRIST STILL THE SAME TODAY AS YESTERDAY? Does He really care about our daily lives? My book, My Walk with the Lord, gives true examples of how He works in our daily lives. Summary This book of true stories based on scriptural fact is a modern day book of the Acts. You will be amazed, you will laugh, you will cry as your eyes are...
•ODE TO THE ROSEBUSH
ODE TO THE ROSEBUSH by Irvin L. RozierThe rose flower has such a wonderful smellIn this poem, a story I must tellRoses are red, yellow, pink and sometimes peachMany lessons of life the rosebush can teachLook at all those shiny green leavesWatch out for the thorns, roll down your sleevesSpring, summer, fall and winter are the seasonsThe Master grew the rosebush for many reasonsHe said the rose can brighten my child's dayWhen the skies are gloomy during the month of MayA sweet fragrance I'll...
•QUEENIE AND THE PETUNIAS
QUEENIE AND THE PETUNIAS by Irvin L. RozierThis is story number 33 (out of 50) from my book, My Walk with the Lord, published Nov 03. Matthew 5.4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." A few weeks after Mama died (Jan 01), a beautiful golden retriever showed up at my house. She had obviously belonged to someone but my brother-in-law, Joe, who lives nearby, and I had no inkling to whom she belonged. Obvious, too, was her impending motherhood. This dog was the kindest and...
•RAIN
RAIN by Irvin L. RozierJames 5.18 "And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit."I was invited to preach at a small church in a rural part of the county. This was farming country. As I drove up there, I noticed the corn was twisting and the fields were very dry and dusty. Rain was desperately needed!As the service began, the word of the Lord came to me, "Irvin, preach about Elijah and how he prayed for rain."I preached on prayer and specifically...
•RESCUE THE PERISHING
RESCUE THE PERISHING by Irvin L. RozierRescue The PerishingNumbers 12.6 "And he said, hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream."Before I went to bed one night, I prayed and asked the Lord to send encouragement. I drifted off to a deep sleep and began to dream a very vivid dream. In this dream, I was in a church preaching to a large congregation of different races and people. I was speaking...
•RICKY SINGS..A SONG HE DID NOT KNOW
RICKY SINGS..A SONG HE DID NOT KNOW by Irvin L. Rozier RICKY SINGS...A SONG HE DID NOT KNOWLuke 1 verse 37 "For with God nothing shall be impossible."I have been ministering at nursing homes for over 17 years. I have seen God move mightily during these times. I want to tell you what God did yesterday...it was a genuine miracle on 10 October 2004.Ricky is a young man in his early 40's. He is mildly mentally handicapped, but he loves to sing gospel songs. His favorite is Victory in Jesus. His...
•THANKING HIM FOR ALL THINGS
THANKING HIM FOR ALL THINGS by Irvin L. RozierTHANKING HIM FOR ALL THINGSI came forth from my mother's womb in 1952Born without clothes on my back, I was brand newIn my 52 years of living on this earthI've had my shares of sorrow but I've also had mirthI've lived in Georgia, Alabama and some other statesEven lived in Germany, where I bought some fancy platesI've met many people, both the young and the oldI wouldn't trade their friendship for all the world's goldI'm thankful to be living in...
•The Archie Perry and Ruth Gill Winn Family Tree
The Archie Perry and Ruth Gill Winn Family Tree by Irvin L. RozierThe Archie Perry and Ruth Gill Winn Family TreeI was blessed as I can beWhen I was born into the Winn family treeAlthough Rozier is my last nameMy mama was a Winn so this name I claimGrandpa Winn was a mighty good manGranny Winn could make some pretty good jamThese two were a loving pairWith their family their love they did shareThey had eight fine children born to themGrandpa had several brothers, one named JimArchie Jr., Leo...
•THE BATTLE WEARY SOLDIER LONGS TO GO HOME
THE BATTLE WEARY SOLDIER LONGS TO GO HOME by Irvin L. Rozier II Timothy 4, verses 6,7: "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:"I was a soldier in the United States Army for many years. During my time as a soldier, I experienced many things, learned much about people (yes, soldiers are people; we tend to forget they are some mother's and father's child), and completed much...
•The Beautiful Garden
The Beautiful Garden by Irvin L. RozierThe Beautiful GardenMatthew 13:3 “And He spoke many things unto them in parables, saying, “Behold, a sower went forth to sow.”Every time I read the above passage of scripture, I’m reminded of a good friend of mine, Dorsey. When I was growing up, I helped a local farmer and developed some friendships that lasted. Dorsey also worked for this farmer. My daddy, Reverend A. J. Rozier, was their pastor, so they nicknamed me “preacher”. After years spent in...
•THE DEVIL CAME BY MY HOUSE
THE DEVIL CAME BY MY HOUSE by Irvin L. RozierJob 1 verses 7-10 7: And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. 8: And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? 9: Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? 10: Hast...
•THE EASTER LILY
THE EASTER LILY by Irvin L. RozierOn December 19, 2003, I was missing my parents, who had gone on to be with Jesus.My Dad, Rev. A.J. Rozier, died on December 22, 1966. He was 40 years old and we buried him Christmas day, 1966. My mother, Mary, died on January 7, 2001. She was 71.I woke up that cold December morning and drove to the family cemetery where my parents are buried. I arrived there, and sat in my warm truck as I recalled precious memories of Daddy and Mama. After several minutes. I...
•THE GOOD NEIGHBOR
THE GOOD NEIGHBOR by Irvin L. RozierMatthew 22.39 "And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."Mrs. Kelly, a dear departed neighbor, was a woman who really practiced what the above scripture reads. She was a quiet-spoken humble woman of God. I met her and her husband when I first moved back to the neighborhood in 1987. Both of them enjoyed their yard, especially all the flowers and shrubbery they had planted over the years.Christmas morning, 1989, was especially...
•THE MISSING BIBLE
THE MISSING BIBLE by Irvin L. RozierThis is a short version of story number 30 (out of 50) from my recently published book, My Walk with the Lord, www.selahbooks.com , barnes and noble, amazon.Ephesians 6.17 "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God."On April 26, 2003, I went to a patriotic event at Memorial Stadium in Waycross, Georgia. There were many veterans present and several active duty personnel..Even Governor Perdue attended. Prayers...
•THE MONEYMAKER PECAN TREE
THE MONEYMAKER PECAN TREE by Irvin L. RozierIsaiah 11.1 "And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:"I live in a pecan orchard where most of the trees are at least 80 years old. One of the varieties the original owners of the land planted was called a "moneymaker". This pecan is round, has a good flavor and a hard shell..It is a tough nut to crack by hand. Since 1962, when we moved on this place, we have gathered hundreds of pounds of...
•THE MOTHER'S DAY MIRACLE
THE MOTHER'S DAY MIRACLE by Irvin L. RozierThe Mother's Day Miracle, story number two (out of 50) from my book, My Walk with the Lord, www.selahbooks.com, barnes and noble, amazonII Samuel 12. 22, 23: "And he said, while the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether God will be gracious to me, that the child may live? But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me."One Mother's day,...
•THE NEW BIRTH
THE NEW BIRTH by Irvin L. RozierTHIS FOR ALL YOU MOTHERS (AND DADS) WHO HAVE PRAYED FOR THEIR CHILDRENThis is story number nine (out of fifty) from my book, My Walk with the Lord, www.selahbooks.comPsalm 40. 1,2 "I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings."Christmas 1972 was my first Christmas away from home. I was in the Army stationed...
•THE NURSING HOME MINISTRY
THE NURSING HOME MINISTRY by Irvin L. RozierIsaiah 61:1: "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath annointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he had sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;"About a year after I was called by God to preach, a door of opportunity opened up for me to preach at a local nursing home. As I walked down the hall to the chapel area, my eyes were...
•THE PECAN PIE
THE PECAN PIE by Irvin L. Rozier This is a short version of story number 14(out of 50) from my book, My Walk with the Lord, www.selahbooks.comPsalm 37.4 "Delight thyself also in the Lord, and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."One Friday afternoon, I got an intense desire for a slice of homemade pecan pie. I had just read the above scripture verse so I prayed and asked the Lord to give me a piece of pie, the desire of my heart at that time.Saturday night, I went to a gospel sing...
•THE POTATO MEDICINE
THE POTATO MEDICINE by Irvin L. RozierThis is a short (half the story) version of story number 25 (out of 50) from my book, My Walk with the Lord.II Kings 20.7 "And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered."In late October, I was picking up pecans. It was a beautiful fall day, and I enjoyed being outside. Late in the evening, I was picking up pecans under the moneymaker tree, near my old spring garden spot. In late January or early February, I...
•THE WATERMELON SEED
THE WATERMELON SEED by Irvin L. RozierToday I planted a watermelon seedPlanted it in hope that it would feedThree or four little children dear to meThe ground was prepared by the apple treeOf grass and weeds the soil was bareThe tiny seed was planted with careWith a prayer to the LORD up on highThat He would cause the seed to grow, by and byNext to the watermelon, I planted some sunflowersThen I waited on the LORD to send some showersI watched the seeds spring forth and growOne day after the...
•THE WILDCAT'S BEGINNING
THE WILDCAT'S BEGINNING by Irvin L. RozierThe Wildcat's BeginningIn the beginning when all things were niceThere were no wildcats, there were no miceAnd then one day the old man came outAnd said, "Let there be wildcats!"This he did shout.Then low and behold, a furry wildcat was bornMeowing about on my Cwanga's farm.He said, "I'll do you no harm"With a sly little smile and plenty of charm.Oh how that wildcat could lieWith a smug look and a twinkle in his eye.The struggle between the two...
•THE WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS
THE WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS by Irvin L. Rozier The Wonderful Christmas Genesis 33:5: “And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the woman and children, and said, who are those with thee? And he said, the children which God has graciously given thy servant.” Children are a gift from God. He had blessed me to have two wonderful daughters and a good son. When their mother left in 1986 I became a single parent to six, eight, and eleven year old children. My heart grieved for them as they missed their...
•THEY SHALL STUDY WAR NO MORE
THEY SHALL STUDY WAR NO MORE by Irvin L. Rozier THEY SHALL STUDY WAR NO MOREGod has said in His Holy BookYou can find it in Isaiah, just lookThere is coming a great day of peaceWhen wars and rumors of wars will ceaseNation shall not lift up sword against nationSoldiers, sailors, marines and airmen will be on vacationThere will be no more students studying warNo more sounds of the bombs' deadly roarThe wolf and the lamb shall feed side by sideThis is the promise of Jesus, for you He diedHow...
•TOILET PAPER AND OTHER ROADSIDE GIFTS
TOILET PAPER AND OTHER ROADSIDE GIFTS by Irvin L. RozierMatthew 6, 31, 32: "Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or, wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things."I was a single parent with three children, and we were out of toilet paper, and I had no money to buy some. I prayed and asked the Lord to give me enough money to make it through...
•TWAS TWO WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
TWAS TWO WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Irvin L. Rozier Twas two weeks before Christmas mornUntil that day the Savior was bornThere was no Santa Claus present at that stableSome believe the virgin birth is a fableThe three wise men knew of his coming birthWhich would take place at a spot on the earth They knew that the time of His coming was nighThey had observed the signs in the skyThat great star of Bethlehem shone so brightMade the darkness flee before it's lightThe wise men began to prepare...
•VICTORY IN JESUS
VICTORY IN JESUS by Irvin L. RozierVictory in JesusThis is story number three (out of 50) from my book.Eccl 9.12 "For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them."One night about 11:30 PM, I received a phone call from my sister who lived 200 yards from me. She said, "I've been trying to call you for 30 minutes but all I got was a man...
•WAITING ON THE LORD
WAITING ON THE LORD by Irvin L. RozierWaiting On The LordPsalm 105.19 "Until the time that his word came, the word of the LORD tried him." Waiting for the promise to be fulfilled. Waiting during trials, testings and tribulations. Waiting when all hope seemed gone. Waiting when family and friends misunderstood. Waiting while wrongly accused. By faith, waiting for God's purpose to be done.Adam waited for Eve. Noah waited for the waters to recede. Abraham waited for Isaac. Joseph waited for...
•WARD MEMORIAL CHURCH
WARD MEMORIAL CHURCH by Irvin L. RozierA small white church sits at the edge of townSome people said why don't you tear it downAfter all, the congregation is only three or fourYou might as well close the church doorThese few saints, faithful to the LordKept the door open though they could barely affordTo pay the preacher, the utilities and the restThey gave from their hearts their very bestTo the Lord in heaven they knelt in prayerAnd committed Ward Memorial church to His careHe saw their...
•WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHO, WHY...PRAYER
WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHO, WHY...PRAYER by Irvin L. RozierWhat answer can I give to those who often sayThere is no God, why should I bother to prayStorms of life come in every shape and formA smooth sailing through life is surely not the normWhen do answers to prayers come, or do they come at allDoes God really hear my prayers when upon His name I callI must keep on praying although no answer is in sightMy answer may come today or it may come this very nightWhere should I pray, in a public or...
•WHEN WILL THE ANSWER COME
WHEN WILL THE ANSWER COME by Irvin l. RozierThis is the song I wrote about in my article "RICKY SINGS..A SONG HE DID NOT KNOW', published earlier. This song was written under the inspiration of the LORD, and only took 10 minutes to write.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHEN WILL THE ANSWER COME, words by Irvin L. Rozier, music to song by Joel L. RozierVerse 1WHEN WILL THE ANSWER COME, WHAT WILL THE ANSWER BEWHERE WILL I BE WAITING, FOR THE...
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