For a quick review, here are links to the previous posts in "The Story in Song" series.
Jesus
can change us as individuals and as a community when He captures our
hearts and we begin to obey His commands in word and deed. He turns our
hearts inside out for those around us and we begin to live out of the great
grace we have been given by sharing it with those we never thought we
could love before.
When followers of Jesus resolve to posture themselves
in service to the people in Worcester, we will begin to see (13) A City No Longer Forsaken. We can
press on, giving glory to Jesus through our words and deeds, praying for the
City of God to break through into the city of man in the homes of our
neighbors. We will pray that in the lives of those who are broken, Jesus will bring
forth the restoration and life only He can give.
A brand new name, / Straight from the mouth of God, / The orphaned ones now take. / Through the waning years He preserves His own / In a city no longer forsaken. / How can we not clear the way / With such open grace? / How can we withhold our prayers / To the God who spares / All who seek His face? / A brand new land tilled / By His tender hand / The thorns and thistles break. / From the desert sand / The harvest comes / In a city no longer forsaken.
The
only way we can see our city as no longer forsaken is when Christ’s (14) Love Shines in us and
through us. We can do nothing apart from Him. He can do anything for our city
and neighbors. And He has done everything for us.
Amazing Love that sent His Son / To suffer in my stead. / The sinless King who died for me / When i deserved His death. / Yes, i deserved His death. / The Savior wept my every tear. / He groaned that i might sing. / My thorny crown upon His head, / My cross, His suffering. / Jesus, Glorious Risen One, / No grave could keep Him stayed. / And He who triumphed over death, / Now lives and leads my way. / He lives and leads my way. / Your love shines at Calvary. / Now we proclaim that Jesus reigns in victory. / From the cross, from the grave, / You rose victoriously. / Son of God, King of Love, / You reign victoriously.
When we clearly see the whole story of God, and how He has saved
our lives and given us everything we could ever want or need, what is the
possible response to this Love of God; Warrior; Passover and Priest; Prophet and Sovereign King; New Song that we sing; the Shepherd and Prince of Peace; Lord over the galaxies, powers and principalities; Head of the family; Savior of all humanity; Perfect Innocent Martyr; Bread and Living Water; True image of the Father; Lamb led to slaughter; Anchor of our souls; Banner of our lives; Glorious Risen One; Son of God, King of Love?
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