Salvation's Mysteries

 

As I reflect on God’s unspeakable gift of eternal life through the death and resurrection of His Son, I am utterly undone by His love. My mind cannot begin to comprehend what He has done, or how or why. The paradox is not only in the cross, but in all aspects of His awesome salvation plan. 

These thoughts inspired the poem below, which is a repost from April 2013. May all of you have a blessed Resurrection Sunday reflecting on the mysteries of His amazing grace! Praise God that Christ is risen indeed! Trust in Him and live forever!

Hebrews 12:2; John 13:12-17; Revelation 20:4; 17:14; 19:16; Colossians 1:12-22; 1 Corinthians 15; 1:27; John 10:17; 1:3; 3:3-8, 16; 16:28;  1 John 3:16; Isaiah 53; 1:18; 55:9; Romans 5-6; 12:2;  2 Corinthians 5:19-20; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Matthew 19:30; 20:16; 18:3-4; Luke 9:24; 17:33; Ephesians 2:5-9

Salvation’s Mysteries

Jesus Christ was born to die

Endured the cross to feel the joy

Of saving sinners who were lost. 
Jesus served so we could reign

Laid down His life to rise again.

Maker of all, the King of Kings

A lowly worm crushed by our sins. 
The cruel thorns, the ugly scars

Reveal the beauty of His heart.

His blood-soaked cross made peace with God

His holiness removed our sins --

Washed white as snow in His shed blood

Reconciled our souls to Him.

He loved us despite our hate

He forgave while we rebelled

The Lord bowed down to take our shame

He gave all for our great gain.

His ways are not our ways.

His thoughts are not our thoughts.

If cast down, He will raise us up.

If we are last, we will be first.

We die to sin to be reborn

We lose our life to save our soul

We leave the world to live in Him

He died and rose so we can live.

Foolish things confound the wise

You can’t earn your way to Paradise.

Let Truth win out – think like a child.

Turn to Him – forsake your pride.

Trust in Him with childlike faith

Accept His precious gift of grace.

That moment seals your destiny.

You’ll live with Him eternally.

© 2013 Laurie Collett