In CHRIST alone!!!

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt of life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
-- from "In Christ Alone" by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty

So, I have returned. Why is it that when we should most be meditating on God's love and His power, we don't? Why do we allow the mundane things of this world to deprive us of the glorious riches of God? The noise of this world clammors for my attention. Why do I stop to listen? Why do I put my wonderful heavenly Father "on hold" while I answer the calls a busy life dials? Oh, how I yearn to commune with my Abba above the din of daily life. Lord, help me to listen to Your still small voice. Help me to be still and know that You are God.

This song resonates with the glory of our God. He is our COMFORTER, our SAVIOUR and REDEEMER; He has CONQUERED death! I rest in the hand of the Almighty. Though each verse tells a wondrous truth, I want to focus on the first verse of this song.

Lately, I have done much "hoping." I want to check my heart; is my hope in Christ alone? I know that it should be. I want it to be. I have been quoting "some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in name of the Lord our God." I don't want to put my trust in man or his abilities, and I don't want to hope in circumstances. My hope is Christ! He is my Light; He is my Strength (and oh, do I need His strength... mine is frail and fleeting). Oh, Lord, be my Song. I want to sing; I want joy, but I want that joy to come from You, not circumstances! Still my fears, my Comforter; bring me peace. Your love transcends human comprehension; help me to stand on the Solid Rock, the Cornerstone.

What a morning!!!

See, what a morning, gloriously bright,
With the dawning of hope in Jerusalem;
Folded the grave-clothes, tomb filled with light,
As the angels announce, "Christ is risen!"
See God's salvation plan,
Wrought in love, borne in pain, paid in sacrifice,
Fulfilled in Christ, the Man,
For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

See Mary weeping, "Where is He laid?"
As in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb;
Hears a voice speaking, calling her name;
It's the Master, the Lord raised to life again!
The voice that spans the years,
Speaking life, stirring hope, bringing peace to us,
Will sound till He appears,
For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

One with the Father, Ancient of Days,
Through the Spirit who clothes faith with certainty.
Honor and blessing, glory and praise
To the King crowned with pow'r and authority!
And we are raised with Him,
Death is dead, life has won, Christ has conquered;
And we shall reign with Him,
For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

- From "See What a Morning" by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend

I encourage you to read these lyrics and meditate upon the glorious truths therein.

"Death is Dead, LIFE has won, CHIRST has conquered!" Amen and amen! These victorious lyrics lift my spirit and point my eyes to Christ! Praise the Lord; He is the victor. "For He lives; Christ is risen from the dead!" I serve a RISEN Savior.