The Wonderful Cross

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride

See from His head His hands His feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown

Oh the wonderful cross
Oh the wonderful cross
Bids me come and die and find
That I may truly live

Oh the wonderful cross
Oh the wonderful cross
All who gather here
By grace draw near
And bless your name

Were the whole relem of nature mine
That were and off'ring far too small
Love so amazing so divine
Demands my soul my life my all

I was singing this song at worship one time when I really began to think about the words that I was singing. Then I remembered Galatians 2:20 which says, "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." How the Cross does call for us to die, to die to ourselves, that Christ may live within us and reign. For within our hearts he reigns in the Kingdom of God (Luke 17:21).

When we come to Him and die to ourselves we find what true Life is. It is service to our Master. To love and serve our Lord Jesus is the reason we were made. And Jesus wants us to do just that.

Have you ever thought about how much Jesus loves you? In reality, Jesus is crazy about you. He loves you so much that He chose you before time and came to this world and died for you. Just so that you could spend eternity with Him. Will you love Him back? Do you feel loved? If not, I'll bet, there's a God who loves you, beyond belief. Will you reach out in faith to His loving arms? He is waiting for you. He will guide you and help you to reach out, just be willing to do it.