the wonder of the cross

We need reminders of truth. I am thankful when songs remind us of it. Songs about our dedication are true, but what speaks more is truth of who God is and the gospel. We hear about being gospel-centered and living a gospel-centered life, having gospel-centered relationships. Yet, sometimes "gospel" becomes just a word and the truth it conveys is lost. This song speaks both what the gospel is in a simple sense and our response. I resonate more with this song versus songs about how much I can give to God. Because in reality, I cannot offer much to Him. It is His glory we behold, not ours. His salvation from our sins and rebellious hearts is the answer to every day life. In difficulties to forgive, to love, to wake up for the day, to have joy, to fight sin, to work with excellence, to show mercy, all these things are redeemed by Christ who died for these things. He is our source and motivation. His love displayed on the cross wasn't just an event but had so much implications and significance. May I never lose the wonder of the cross.


THE WONDER OF THE CROSS | Vicky Beeching
 O precious sight my Savior stands
 Dying for me with outstretched Hands
 O precious sight I love to gaze
 Remembering salvation's day
 Remembering salvation's day
 Though my eyes linger on this scene
 May passing time and years
 Not steal the pow'r with which it impacts me
 The freshness of its mystery
 The freshness of its mystery

 May I never lose the wonder
 The wonder of the cross
 May I see it like the first time
 Standing as a sinner lost
 Undone by mercy and left speechless
 Watching wide eyed at the cost
 May I never lose the wonder
 The wonder of the cross

 Behold the God-man crucified
 The perfect sinless Sacrifice
 As Blood ran down those nails and wood
 History was split in two
 Yes history was split in two
 Behold the empty wooden tree
 His Body gone alive and free
 We sing with everlasting joy
 For sin and death have been destroyed
 Yes sin and death have been destroyed