Words of Comfort and Hope

One of the greatest “I AM” statements that Jesus made is found in John 11, where He states, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This statement was a climax to Jesus’ public ministry. This statement was not given to the crowd to establish His identity. This statement was not given to the apostles, his inner circle, as a statement to confirm His identity. This statement was not given as a rebuke to the Pharisees. This statement, however, was given in a private, personal encounter to a grieving friend.

After hearing that Jesus’ friend Lazarus had died, Jesus and his disciples went to Bethany to be with Lazarus’s sisters – Martha and Mary – who were grieving. Jesus came to bring comfort to them.

Martha hears that Jesus is approaching, so she goes out to meet Him. They have a private, personal encounter there on the road.

Martha tells Jesus that if he would have been there than her brother would have been healed and would not have died (v. 21). Even though she is hurt and she is grieving, she expresses confidence in Jesus: “But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.” (v. 22).

Jesus tells Martha, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” (John 11:25-26)

Jesus told Martha that in her grief, look to Him. So, in our grief we ought to look to Jesus.

Jesus told Martha something specific about Himself. He said, I am the resurrection and I am the life.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection” meaning that he who believes on Jesus, even if he dies, will live again

And Jesus said: “I am the life” meaning that he who is alive and has faith in Jesus will never die.

That Jesus is the resurrection and the life, and that whosever believes on him shall not perish but have everlasting life are words of comfort and hope.

Those who believe on Jesus (personal trust) will live even though they die. This paradox brings out the great truth that physical death is not the important thing. For the unbeliever, those who don’t know Jesus, death may be thought of as an end. But not so. For those who believe in Christ may die in the sense that they pass through the door we call physical death, but they will not die in the fuller sense. Death for believers is but the gateway to further life and fellowship with God. This means that the moment you put your trust in Jesus you begin to experience that life of the age to come which cannot be touched by death.

Everyone who lives and believes on Jesus will never die. Jesus does not, of course, mean that the believer will not die physically. Lazarus was dead; and millions of Jesus’ followers have died since. However, Jesus means rather that believers will not die in the sense in which death has eternal significance

After giving Martha these words of comfort, Jesus asked Martha a question – Believest thou this? Or do you believe this?

That is the question for you today – Do you believe that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Have you like Martha put your trust in Him?

I am the Resurrection and the Life let these words from Jesus Himself comfort your grieving hearts today. In your grief, look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith (Heb. 12:2)

Freedom

Today we celebrate our nation’s birth, but have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. And nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. But what kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists; eleven were merchants; nine were farmers and large plantation owners. They were men of means and well educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. These were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They had security, but they valued liberty more.

Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: “For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”

Some of us take these liberties for granted, but we shouldn’t. So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It’s not much to ask for the price they paid.

As we remember what they did to secure our freedoms as citizens of this great nation – USA,

Let’s not forget what Christ has done to secure our freedom to be a citizen of heaven.

Romans 8:1-2

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

Phil 3:20-21

For our conversation [citizenship] is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

Remember: freedom is never free!

Pastor Don Harrelson

P.S. — Maybe take time to read the Declaration of Independence

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript

Jesus: Name Above All Names — “Zoe” – Life

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6)

Zoe is the Greek word for “Life”

Jesus is the Life, or He is Life personified and perfect in Himself (John 11:25). He told a grieving Martha “I am the resurrection and the life.”

Paul understood what Christ meant when he stated, ““When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory” (Col. 3:4).

Life is not something but Someone. John makes this clear when he says, “This life is in His Sorn,” or “this life is His Son.” Then comes the warning – “He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life” (1 John 5:11-12).

When a sinner accepts Him as Savior, he becomes one with Him, and derives life from Him, just as the stem, leaves, and fruit receive their life or sap from the vine (John 15:1-8).

Spiritual life can only be derived from being in union with Jesus who is the Life.

A person may be physically and mentally alive, yet be spiritually dead.

Christ described those in the church at Sardis who had a name that they lived but were dead (Rev. 3:1).

To be spiritually life, you must have Jesus.

If Christ is our Life, then for to me to live will be Christ, and to die, gain, seeing that death opens the gate to life in its completeness (Phil. 1:21).

Questions:

1.         Who is Life?

2.         Biblically, what is life?

3.         How is spiritual life derived?

4.         When will the fullness of life be achieved?

5.         How does seeing Jesus as Life impact our daily Christian living?

Prayer:

Thank you, Jesus, for being the Life. It is by you that I have everlasting life. My I not see eternal life as something to be gained, but a relationship to have. May my prayer be that like Paul’s “for me to live is Christ to die is gain.” In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Hymn:

Savior, More than Life to Me

Fanny J. Crosby

1 Savior, more than life to me,
I am clinging, clinging, close to Thee;
Let Thy precious blood, applied,
Keep me ever, ever near Thy side.

Chorus:
Every day, every hour,
Let me feel Thy cleansing pow’r;
May Thy tender love to me
Bind me closer, closer, Lord to Thee.

2 Through this changing world below,
Lead me gently, gently as I go;
Trusting Thee, I cannot stray–
I can never, never lose my way. (Chorus)

3 Let me love Thee more and more
Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o’er;
Till my soul is lost in love
In a brighter, brighter world above. (Chorus)

Jesus: Name Above All Names — Young Child

Go and search diligently for the young child” (Matt. 2:8)

Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt (Matthew 2:13)

The references to Jesus as the “young child” reveal how early in life He was persecuted. There was no room for Him in the inn, and shortly after none for Him in Bethlehem, or Judea. Hearing of his birth, Herod was troubled and though he pretended to want to worship Him, murder was in his heart.

Luke is the only historian of Christ’s childhood and boyhood. There are only two verses that give us insight into the growth and character of “the young child.” (Luke 2:40, 52).

1.         The child grew

Evidently there was a quiet development of Jesus. The Incarnation, there was a true acceptance of humanity. Jesus had normal growth and development without the limitations of sin.

He was a real child with a normal childhood. He thought like a child. He spoke as a child. He played as a child.

2.         Waxed strong in spirit

His whole being – body and soul – gathered strength.

3.         Filled with wisdom

He learned to read. He learned to write. He learned to work.

As His mind unfolded, wisdom increased.

4.         Grace of God was upon Him

He was favored by God. What a testimony!

Questions:

1.         When did Jesus begin to receive persecution?

2.         What does it mean that Christ grew?

3.         What does it mean that Jesus waxed strong in spirit?

4.         What does it mean that He was filled with wisdom?

5.         What is the significance of Christ being favored by God?

Prayer:

Thank you Heavenly Father, for revealing that Jesus was a young child. He didn’t come as a fully grown man but he has the same beginning as us. The Bible says that He understands us, he even understands what it means to be a child. Thank you for sending Jesus the perfect Man – as a child and as an adult. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Hymn:

What Child Is This
William C. Dix

1 What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?

Chorus:

This, this is Christ, the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

2 Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.

3 So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

Jesus: Name Above All Names — “Xristos” — Christ

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. (Matthew 16:16)

Christ (Xristos) is the most familiar of all the titles of our Lord. (Xristos is Greek for our English name Christ)

The Hebrew word messiah and the Greek word Christ both mean “anointed.”

Christ is Jesus’ official designation and the title occurs in the four gospels 50 times, and it is usually prefixed with the article “the.”

The use of the article formed a vital part of our Lord’s testimony to the Jews, who knew of the claims of false messiahs. However, “the” is not usually given in English bibles. In the person of Jesus, the Messiah had come and offered Himself as “the Christ,” the Deliverer of the Jews, not only from Gentile rule but from their sin (Luke 1:67-79).

The general use of Christ, as an anointed one, is associated with Old Testament prophecies (Matt. 22:42; 23:8, 10; John 7:26, 27, 31). As the priests, kings, and prophets of old were anointed to their respective offices, and were thus reckoned as God’s anointed ones we can readily understand why Christ – the Anointed One – should be chosen to express the fact that Jesus of Nazareth was the prophet priest and king of whom Moses and the Prophets gave witness.

Through grace the name of Christ has become the cherished name of Christians who from they take their name

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (Acts. 11:26).

Questions:

1.         What is the Hebrew word for “Christ”?

2.         What does Christ mean?

3.         What does it mean that Jesus is the Christ?

4.         What does Jesus as the Christ deliver people from?

5.         What is the significance of using “the” with Christ?

Prayer:

O Lord, thank you for sending Jesus as the Christ. Thank you for sending Him to be the Deliverer of our sins. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Hymn:                         O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire

O Christ, our hope, our heart’s desire,
redemption’s only spring!
Creator of the world art thou,
its Savior and its King.

2 How vast the mercy and the love
which laid our sins on thee,
and led thee to a cruel death,
to set thy people free.

3 But now the bands of death are burst,
the ransom has been paid;
and thou art on thy Father’s throne,
in glorious robes arrayed.

4 O Christ, be thou our lasting joy,
our ever great reward!
Our only glory may it be
to glory in the Lord.

Jesus: Name Above All Names — Wonderful Counselor

Isaiah 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Although the King James Version separates these as individual titles, it is better to link them together: the wonder of a Counselor.

The word “wonder” or “marvel” refers to something that is extraordinary and humanly incomprehensible. It is a word associated with the supernatural acts of God, and it therefore attests to the Messiah’s deity. The Messiah will cause us to be “full of wonder.”

The wonder of this brief statement disturbs philosophers, delights beggars, and comforts the brokenhearted. What He did for us in His redeeming work is beyond comprehension.

The word “counselor” implies the wisdom that is required not only in giving advice but also for issuing decrees. A counselor was portrayed as a wise king, such as Solomon, giving guidance to his people. Jesus always knows what we are going through, and He always knows the right course of action.

The fact that Isaiah has linked these two words suggests that the Son has infinite wisdom or omniscience, a unique perfection of deity.

Isaiah uses these same words to describe Jehovah of hosts, “which is wonderful in counsel” (Isaiah 28:29).

The uniqueness and superiority of divine counsel are evident in Isaiah 40, which declares that God takes counsel from none (40:13-14)

What is true of God is true of Christ!

Are we as astonished at the wonder of a counselor as Isaiah was? Are we captivated by His charm, insight, and practical genius? Where else can we be so assured of the acceptance and forgiveness and comfort of God?

Questions:

1.         What does the word “wonder” mean?

2.         What is something that Messiah has done that causes us to be full of wonder

3.         What does the word “counselor” imply?

4.         In the Old Testament who was portrayed as a counselor?

5.         What does the linking of the words “wonder” and “counselor” suggest?

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son who is the Wonderful Counselor.  He is full of wonder. He truly is Awesome. He is all wise. He is the perfection of deity. Help me never to lose the wonder of Christ and the wonder of the salvation that He offers.  In His name, Amen.

Hymn:                        
His Name Is Wonderful
By Audrey Meir

His name is wonderful
His name is wonderful
His name is wonderful
Jesus my Lord.

He is the mighty King
Master of everything
His name is wonderful
Jesus my Lord.

He’s the Great Shepherd
The Rock of all ages
Almighty God is He.

Bow down before Him
Love and adore Him
His name is wonderful
Jesus my Lord.

Jesus: Name Above All Names — Victor

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. (1 Cor. 15:51–56)

The atonement is the act of God through Christ, in which the powers of sin, death, and the devil are overcome, and the world is reconciled to God. Christ is the Victor.

When tempted in Matthew 4, Jesus confronted and conquered Satan by using God’s. This account does not employ the language of victory, but clearly the devil left the scene the loser, beaten off and beaten down by the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.

In Ephesians 6:10–17, that sword forms part of the armament that believers have to combat “rulers, authorities, the powers of this great world, and spiritual forces of even in the heavenly realms.” The text again does not speak explicitly of victory, but it is clear from all of Paul’s letters that Christ leads his people to triumph on the basis of his resurrection.

John speaks of believers overcoming the devil, connecting that victory with God’s Word that dwells in them (1 John 2:13–14). Jesus promised that his disciples would be given authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome the power of Satan (Luke 10:19).

Christ’s victory also empowers those born of God to overcome the world through faith in Jesus as the Son of God (1 John 5:4–5). Christ has overcome the world and therefore his people are at peace (John 16:33).

The apostle Paul also used victory as the description of Christ’s resurrection; in coming again to life from his tomb, he conquered death. That victory meant victory over sin and the condemnation of God’s law as well (1 Cor. 15:51–56), for death is the only fair wage for sinning, and God’s condemning law passes its judgment on violations of any kind (Rom. 6:23a). Paul thus confesses that Christ’s saving work frees people from their sins and from the tyranny of Satan and all other evils.

Questions:

1.         Over what is Christ the victor?

2.         In His temptation what did Jesus use to overcome Satan?

3.         What is the basis that leads Christians to triumph?

4.         What is the result of Christ overcoming the world?

5.         What does Christ’s victory free people from?

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son who is the Victor. He has overcome the world, the flesh and the devil. On the basis of His resurrection, He empowers us to overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil too. Thank you for the victory. In His name, Amen.

Hymn:                        

Victory in Jesus
by E. M. Bartlett

1. I heard an old, old story,
how a Savior came from glory,
How He gave His life on Calvary
To save a wretch like me;
I heard about His groaning,
of His precious blood’s atoning,
Then I prenoted of my sins
and won the victory

Refrain

O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever!
He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood;
He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him
He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.

2. I heard about His healing,
of His cleansing power revealing,
How He made the lame to walk again
and caused the blind to see;
And then I cried, “Dear Jesus,
come and heal my broken sprit”
And somehow Jesus came and brought to me the victory.  

3. I heard about a mansion
He has built for me in glory,
And I heard about the streets of gold
beyond the crystal sea;
About the angels singing
and the old redemption story,
And some sweet day I’ll sing up there
the song of victory.

Jesus: Name Above All Names — “Uios” (Son)

Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?(John 10:36)

The grand title, “Son of God” expresses Christ’s divine and personal glory: it occurs some 50 times in Scripture.

The title represents to us the mode of existence of the Second Person of the Trinity, and His relation to the First Person. As God’s eternal son, Jesus came as God’s representative to do God’s will in the world, and He is the vehicle of God’s grace to guilty man.

Although Jesus frequently referred to God as His Father, He rarely used the title of “Son of God” of Himself (See John 10:36), yet when others used it of Him, He accepted it in such a way as to assert His claim to it.

The titles “the Son,” “the Son of God,” “the Son of the Most High God,” all alike affirm His preexistence, supernatural origin, and Deity.

What are the personal and practical issues of the theme of divine sonship?

It must be our faith (1 John 5:13).

It is our source of life (1 John 5:12).

It should ever be our testimony (1 John 4:15).

It is our only avenue of victory over the world (1 John 5:5).

The question each heart must answer is – Dost thou believe on the son God? (John 9:35).

May we never be ashamed to be found among those who unhesitantly confess, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God”! (Acts 8:37)

Questions:

1.         What is the significance of the name “Son of God?

2.         How often did Jesus refer to Himself as “Son of God”?

3.         What does the title affirm?

4.         Why is this title important to believers?

5.         Did others use this title in reference to Jesus?

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son. He is your representative. He is your messenger to us. He is the fullness of the Godhead in bodily form. Salvation is in Him. If we have him, we have life. Thank you. May we never be ashamed to believe in Jesus Christ the Son of God. In His name, Amen.

Hymn:                        

“Man of Sorrows,” What a Name

by P. P. Bliss

1. Man of sorrows what a name
for the Son of God, who came
ruined sinners to reclaim:
Hallelujah, what a Savior!

2 Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
in my place condemned he stood,
sealed my pardon with his blood:
Hallelujah, what a Savior!

3 Guilty, helpless, lost were we;
blameless Lamb of God was he,
sacrificed to set us free:
Hallelujah, what a Savior!

4 He was lifted up to die;
“It is finished” was his cry;
now in heaven exalted high:
Hallelujah, what a Savior!

5 When he comes, our glorious King,
all his ransomed home to bring,
then anew this song we’ll sing:
Hallelujah, what a Savior!

Jesus: Name Above All Names — Truth

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. — John 14:6

When Satan persuaded Adam and Eve to question God’s command, and they believed the lie instead of the divine Word, the truth of God was lost. (Gen. 3:1-6; John 8:44)

Ever since then, man has sought in many ways to regain truth for himself, but failed (1 Cor. 1:2). Truth is only found in Him who came “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14, 17). Certainly, He did come to teach men the truth (John 3:3), but His assertion is that He is, in Himself, “The Truth” (John 14:6).

Jesus is absolute Truth; it is impossible for Him to lie. Our active search for truth inevitably leads to Him who declared Himself to be truth (John 14:6).

What a source of comfort it is to have someone on whom we can thoroughly depend, who is the personification of truth, and can be relied on to fulfill any promise he may make.

The personification of truth is Jesus .

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. — John 7:18

Jesus is someone on whom we can depend.

 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. — 2 Tim. 1:12

As a true ambassador of truth, Jesus did not speak of Himself, but reveals the truth give him by His Father (John 17:6-8).

We must take Him at His word (Mark 9:7).

We must continue in Him who is Truth (John 8:31), and thereby experience the blessing of Truth.

 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free — (John 8:32).

Questions:

1.         How long has mankind been searching for truth?

2.         Where is truth found?

3.         Why is it impossible for Jesus to lie?

4.         Why is it a source of comfort that Jesus is Truth?

5.         How are we to respond to Jesus the Truth?

Prayer:

Dear Jesus thank you for being Truth. Because you are the Truth we can believe on you and be set free. Thank you for being one on whom we can depend. Help us to take you at your word and continue abiding in you. In Your name, Amen.

Hymn:                         How Firm a Foundation

1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in God’s excellent Word!
What more can be said than to you God hath said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

2 “Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
for I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

3 “When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
for I will be near thee, thy troubles to bless,
and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.

4 “When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
my grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply;
the flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.

5 “The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no, never, no, never forsake.”

Jesus: Name Above All Names — Servant

Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider. (Isaiah 52:13-15)

 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles (Matthew 12:18).

One of the most revealing insights into the character and mission of Jesus Christ is given when Jesus responds to his disciples who are arguing over who will be the greatest in the kingdom. Jesus said, “but I am among you as he that serveth” (Luke 22:27).

The name of “Servant” is applicable to Jesus in at least three ways.

In His voluntary Submission

Service to the Father was delight to him (Ps. 40:7, 8).

Jesus willingly took on the form of a servant (Phi. 2:7). The term servant indicates one in contradistinction from one of a higher rank.

In His incarnation, He emptied and humbled Himself, and condescended to perform acts that are appropriated only to those who are servants.

In His entire Dependence

Although He voluntarily undertook to serve the Father, He never did anything independently of His Father.

The unceasing prayerfulness of His life testifies to His entire dependence upon God.

In His Steadfast devotion

He never flinched from the task set before Him (Matt. 16:22).

Anticipating the climax of His service at Calvary, He would pray, “I have finished the work thou gavest me to do.”
(John 17:4).

Questions:

1. What was Jesus’ mission?

2. How does the incarnation reveal His servanthood?

3. Why does dependence indicate servanthood?

4. Why is it important that His servanthood continued to the “end”?

5. How is His servanthood to be an example to us?

Prayer:

Dear Jesus thank you for being a Servant. Thank you for taking on the form of sinful flesh and paying the price for sinful man. Thank you for the life that I have in you. Help me to follow your example and be your servant. In Your name, Amen.

Hymn:

This Is Our God, the Servant King  by Graham Kendrick

 From Heaven, You came helpless babe
Entered our world, your glory veiled
Not to be served but to serve
And give Your life that we might live.

Refrain

This is our God, The Servant King
He calls us now to follow Him
To bring our lives as a daily offering
Of worship to The Servant King

There in the garden of tears
My heavy load he chose to bear
His heart with sorrow was torn
“Yet not My will but Yours”, He said.

Come see His hands and His feet
The scars that speak of sacrifice
Hands that flung stars into space
To cruel nails surrendered.

So let us learn how to serve
And in our lives enthrone Him
Each other’s needs to prefer
For it is Christ we’re serving.