The centurion and those watching Jesus with him saw the truth. They recognized that yes, He was who He claimed to be. Seeing was believing for them. Someday, seeing will be believing for all of mankind. When He returns, they will see. There will be no doubt that He IS…
This week we’ll finish our lengthy journey through Matthew’s Gospel. This verse describing only a tiny piece of his crucifixion shatters me. Wasn’t it enough that He was unfairly arrested, viciously beaten, and ruthlessly nailed to a cross to die a slow, agonizing death? Apparently not for the ones who…
I love the power and promise written into “One Day” by J. Wilbur Chapman. Look at the end of the chorus: “One day He’s coming—oh, glorious day!” What a day that will be, when Jesus comes again! One day when Heaven was filled with His praises, One day when sin…
Jesus rose up from the grave! “Were You There”, a Negro Spiritual adapted by John W. Work, Jr., is almost haunting in its delivery. Can you imagine being there when He left that tomb? Death conquered forevermore. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they…
Verses 5 and 6 of “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” by Charles Wesley might be new to you. The ending makes my heart swell (paraphrased): Everlasting life is this: Thee to know, Thy pow’r to prove, thus to sing, and thus to love. Christ the Lord is ris’n today,…
I used to love singing “At Calvary” by William R. Newell when I was a girl–such a joyous hymn! Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not my Lord was crucified, Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary. Mercy there was great, and grace was free;…
Nearly everyone has sung the chorus of this song, but have you ever sung the verses? Read these words from “He Is Lord” by Linda Lee Johnson–they are powerful. Emptied of his glory; God became a man, To walk on earth in ridicule and shame. A Ruler, yet a Servant;…
Did you ever sing “O How He Loves You and Me” by Kurt Kaiser around a campfire with a youth group? It’s a simple song but holds so much truth. Truly meditate on these words. He loves bigger than we can comprehend. O how He loves you and me, O…
Probably one of the most well-known hymns of this season is “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts. Oh, such agony He suffered for our sake. Oh, what victory is His and ours because of His sacrifice. When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of…
My favorite line from “He is Risen! He is Risen!” by Cecil F. Alexander is one that makes me want to shout and dance: “Death is conquered, we are free, Christ has won the victory.” No need for despair–HE is victorious, and we have escaped sin’s grasp! 1 Christ is…
