I remember the first time I saw Mel Gibson’s (okay the only time) Passion of the Christ. My son and I went together. He was a young teenager – hanging with his moms. Oh how I cried, flinched, got angry, sat in awe of the depth of the sacrifice made on my behalf, and cried some more. I clearly concluded…”Ya’ll better be glad I wasn’t called in Jesus’ place cause ya’ll sure would have been lost!”
Yes, the story was heart wrenching and the beatings were truly traumatizing but I tell you the truth (little King James Version for your day) those are not the things that really messed me up in that movie. No, the thing that got me was this:
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
I could add a lot more here. I could tell you I can hear the ole saints at church shouting, “Good God!, Great Day in the Moring!, Glory!, and Hallelujah! But, I’d rather invite you to celebrate with me - that Christ is Lord and He has RISEN!
Toiz Psalms to God ©
5/18/04
My Friend, my Savior and my God.
You are everywhere and in everything.
You are the great I AM, the Bright and Morning Star, The Living Word.
Truly you are worthy to be praised and I praise you Father – not for what you’ve done for me-
But because you are God and God all by yourself.
I’m so thankful for your intercessions on my behalf. You’re so lovely, so mighty, just, faithful, magnificent, gracious and awesome!
Lord, I appreciate the gifts of tests you send my way because I understand that you trust me to be successful at passing the test – and you will be glorified in the process.
Jesus, you’re my revelation and my comforter. You are Holy, honorable and everlasting. I’m grateful for your patience. You are the lover of my soul and I’m so humbled by your persistence.
My Father, you’re my creator, you’re the creator of all! You’re good, strong, pure and the prefect-or of peace.
You’re so involved, so big, unchanging, reliable, so precious, fair and sweet!
You surprise me Father with your fierce vengeance for me. You are my re-regard. I know you’ve got my back against temptation.
I thank you Lord for your correction. I know you love me and that you are love. You’re a burden bearer, a way maker and a healer.
You are all powerful, the anointed one and you are able to do the unimaginable.
You are my encouragement and I will be victorious because you are my provider.
Amen
