- Salvation -

Two millenia ago, Jesus Christ the Nazarene died for the sins of all.




He wasn't immortal;




He felt the pain.




Indescribable pain.




Pain due to being battered.. till no one could recognise you anymore.




Not just the face; the entire body.




I know I wouldn't have been able to tolerate that.




I would give up.




Then again, I guess that's why I'm not Jesus.




Jesus didn't have a choice.




He had a purpose.




He didn't die for the sins of His age in Jerusalem.




He died for everyone from before, now, and in the future.




He died for me.




He died for YOU.




He died not for our one greatest sin;




He died for ALL of them.




He hung up on a cross.




Blood dripping from His wounds.




And he look at the world.




Not with His eyes but with His heart.




And knew..



He wasn't dying for nothing.




With His last breath..




His last aching, dying breath..




He claimed victory.




Jesus was, is and will be the only way to heaven.




What lies in heaven is greater than anything now.




Emotions, achievements...



All are NOTHING..




NOTHING... compared to eternity with our Creator.




If you confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord over your life, and believe it with all Your heart, and invite Him into your heart,




Eternity is yours.




Wow.. it's that simple isn't it.




I still cannot comprehend it..




We are.. insignificant..




Nothing compared in the eyes of one who made the heavens and the earth..




NOTHING.. nothing at all..




And yet Jesus died.. for you..




For me..



The thought of it..




Brings me to my knees..



All the time..



Redeemer, Saviour, Friend
I know You had me on Your mind

When You climbed up on that hill

For You saw me with eternal eyes

While I was yet in sin

Redeemer, Saviour, Friend



Every stripe upon Your battered back

Every thorn that pierced Your brow

Every nail drove deep through guitless hands

Showed that Your love knows no end

Redeemer, Saviour, Friend


Chorus:
Redeemer, redeem my heart again
Saviour, come and shelter me from sin
You're familiar with my weakness
Devoted to the end
Redeemer, Saviour, Friend
Redeemer, Saviour, Friend



So the grace You poured upon my life

I'll return to You with praise

And I'll gladly lay down all my crowns

For the name of which I'm saved

Redeemer, Saviour, Friend