He Still Does

 Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime."

Martin Luther, 1483-1546

 

This picture hangs in the Sanctuary where I go to church. I love His open arms!

 

 Last week I listen to a song I hadn't heard before. The Gospel Trio Greater Vision sang it, and it was written by a member in their group. The words touched me deeply. 

 

Next Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Easter. The Lamb. Our Savior. Consider these words and remember: He Does!

 

He Does

Greater Vision

 

"If anyone ever felt as though his sin was deeper than grace would go

I have

If anyone ever thought his prayer was a waste of time, 'cause no one cares

 I have

If anyone believes that he's gone too far Then my friend I have been right where you are

 

"You're not alone, no, you're not alone.I have good news to share with you

What you're feeling now is far from true, So keep hanging on

Cause if there is one who loves beyond The sad mistakes that we've all done

He does

If there's a soul who understands And longs to heal the hurts we have

He does!

 

Jesus does!

 

"He walked the road to Calvary, He suffered pain and agony

Because He knew there'd come a day, When you would need to call his name

If there is one who wants to be, The one and only friend you need

He does!

 

"If anyone has a right to say, Thank you Lord for another day

I do

If anyone has a reason to Sing a song when gray skies hide the blue

That's me

If anyone can stand and testify You can count on me and I'll tell you why

He set me free

Oh, He set me free!

When the guilt and shame from my own sin Sought to rob me of the joy He Gives

He reminded me!

 

 "Cause if there's one who loves beyond The sad mistakes that we've all done

He does!

If there is a soul who understands And longs to heal the hurts we have

He does!

Jesus does!

 

 "He walked the road to Calvary, He suffered pain and agony

Because He knew there'd come a day, When you would need to call His name

If there is one who wants to be, The one and only friend you need

He does!"

 

If you know not the real reason to celebrate Easter then I invite you to open your eyes and discover the truth. You see God in nature, in the Bible, in friends and co-workers, in neighbors and churches, in wildlife and your own body. He is everywhere. He created everything.

 

If you search for God, He gives you light to understand and find Him. Do it! Do it with all your heart. 

"The best thing is to go from nature's God down to nature; and if you once get to nature's God, and believe him, and love him, it is surprising how easy it is to hear music in the waves, and songs in the wild whisperings of the winds; to see God everywhere in the stones, in the rocks, in the rippling brooks, and hear him everywhere, in the lowing of cattle, in the rolling of thunder, and in the fury of tempets."

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-1892

He loves you. Yes, you. All you have to do is search with your whole heart and you will find Him. I know. Because I did.

He Does is a searching and heart touching song. Enjoy Greater Vision singing it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaK4HFsVVIg

 

While the crowd in Jerusalem was ecstatic with hope, we are humbled by gratitude."

365 Devotions for a Thankful Heart