How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
And make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon the cross
My sin upon His shoulder
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
This song, especially this last verse, really hit me on Sunday. I cannot hear the 2nd verse without feel repentance, thinking of all the times I have failed to be faithful to Jesus. I am thankful for grace! This time the last line really got my attention. " But this I know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom". I know I know it with my head, but sometimes I do not feel it with my heart. I make it too much about me and don't believe that Christ's sacrifice was enough for me. Can you imagine what that would feel like- to give it all- to give your life to pay a debt for someone, only to have that person keep themselves in capitivity because they feel unworthy of the sacrifice. Yeah, we are unworthy. It is not about us though. It is about Christ. He is, and was, and will always be enough. No matter what. For me to think I am too specially messed up to be included in this promise, is pretty prideful on my part, isn't it. Thanks for listening to me give myself a kick in the hiney!
Watching this video fills me with gratitude. I am so thankful for my Saviour and pray that I have the courage to show it every day.
6 comments:
Hello, thanks you for stopping by. My husband built the desk for the kids. (really me) They needed a place of their own to sit...keep their supplies, books, and projects. Our home seemed like it was being taken over by school monsters! wink* The desks just keeps us a little organized.
I agree with you, when they were younger we were around the kitchen table and it worked out great!
I love your site as well, I feel so relaxed here.
Have a great night
Yes, that whole unworthy thing has kept me in a hole for years. It has to be something I remind myself of.
Kind of like being Holy. I am worthy and holy because the blood made me that way.
Now if that would just sink down to the soles of my feet.
Enjoy the time with your Mom. Don't spend too much!
Saw your comment over on Still His Girl.
Have fun!
OH how I love this song! Thank you !!! I've got it rolling in my head now! :)
Have a wonderful little treat of a time! I can't believe you just "walk to the ferry." Wow. A tad bit different than Indiana. :)
Oh you are so right when you said on my blog our children don't understand the sacrifices we make for them now. But we do we love them so much regardless of anything at all. Just like He does for all of us! Very glad to know you! xo
You always find such beautiful songs! Thank you again. And how you do post a u-tube video on your site? I need to figure out how to do that.
Blessings,
Jennifer in OR, diaryof1.com
This is one of my favorites, hands down.
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