When I realize the fullness of the sacrifice Jesus made to be sure I had a way to live forever, my sacrifice in this life is puny in comparison. And yet, He offers me an “imperishable crown” for running this race in His name.
My sacrifice for serving, writing and singing about, and loving Jesus might include verbal insults, mocking, or some other persecution. But that’s not even worthy to be compared to suffering a horrible, tortuous death even after being found innocent.
The Bible says God “became flesh and dwelt among us“. Think about that for a second. Can you imagine living forever in time past as a spirit being? Then, can you imagine being willing to take on human flesh in order to be put to death for the sins of all? Then, can you imagine how it must feel to know you’ll forever be a flesh and bone being? No…you can’t imagine. No one can.
Since we can barely apprehend the enormity of God’s sacrifice (and not comprehend it), we should be so grateful and humbled to know we have a living God who loves us so much, He was willing to lay down His life.
I hope you’ll think on that today. And I hope you’ll take a moment to stop and thank God simply for loving you that much. And if you don’t believe there’s a real God who loves you that much, then I hope you’ll seek more information before it’s too late. I’ll be glad to help any way I can. In the meantime, here are the lyrics to one of my praise and worship songs. You can listen to the song by clicking on the link below the words.
Your Body Your Blood
Lord, I let You down,
So Lord I’m awfully glad
You loved me anyway…
You gave up all You had.
I fail here in the flesh…
This flesh that pulls me down,
And yet You say I’ll have
An imperishable crown.
I’m so relieved…my spirit has received
The only One who saves my sinful soul.
You died for me…and did so willingly.
Your body…Your blood has made me whole.
(repeat)
Lord, You lift me up,
And Lord You make me fly
Above this fallen world
Into Your Grace on high.
Forever in Your debt,
You paid the highest price.
I know I don’t deserve
How I get to be born twice.
repeat chorus 4 times to end
© Copyright Tony Funderburk 2009
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