I am so thankful for all that happened on the cross. Jesus was substituted for me on the cross. I KNOW that. The penalty for my wicked and sinful heart was paid in full by the ONE who was sinless. Now that I have kids of my own, I can't come close to even imagining what God felt as his one and only son was nailed to a cross, terrorized by wicked men, and spat upon by those who passed by. Instead of taking Jesus down and allowing him to be saved from the humiliation and pain, God allowed it. Even more, He ORCHESTRATED it. That is how much my God loves us. He ORCHESTRATED the death of his only son so we could know Him. As I sit here and reflect on that love, I have tears in my eyes. A love so deep, wide, long, high, and complete is beyond what my human mind can comprehend; however, I get to taste a small portion of it daily. One day when I am in Heaven, I will fully know God. Then and only then, will I truly know the full love of God. There I won't be limited by my wicked heart and human mind. Until then, I know that He is risen. He will come again, and I know Him.
This is the song that has been in my heart all week:
Savior I come.
I Quiet my soul, remember.
Redemption's hill,
Where Your blood was spilled.
For my ransom.
Everything I once held dear,
I count it all as lost.
Lead me to the cross.
Where Your love poured out.
Bring me to my knees,
Lord I lay me down.
Rid me of myself,
I belong to You!
Lead me, lead me to the cross.
You were as I,
Tempted and tried.
Human.
The word became flesh,
Bore my sin and death.
Now you're risen.
Oh and everything I once held dear I count it all as lost.
Lead me to the cross .
Where Your love poured out.
Bring me to my knees,
Lord I lay me down.
Rid me of myself.
I belong to You.
Lead me, lead me to your heart.
Lead me to your heart.
Lead me to your heart.
Lead me to your heart.
Lead me to the cross.
Where Your love poured out.
Bring me to my knees,
Lord I lay me down.
Rid me of myself.
I belong to You.
Lead me, lead me, lead me, lead me Lead me to the Cross Lead me to the cross!
HE IS RISEN!
HE IS RISEN INDEED!
