My Life: God's Work of Grace

"[...] that is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them [...]. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors [and] implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that [we may obtain God's righteousness through him]." 

 

2 Corinthians 5:19-21

 

Grace is a gift. The sacrifice on the cross is God's ultimate message of reconciliation. It is God's hand reaching out to humanity. It is the ultimate sacrifice and the purest representation of true love to obtain the forgiveness of our transgressions. Let's be reconciled to God. Let's find ourselves in Him. Let's get to know Him and see that He is the great I Am. Christ's sacrifice on the cross for all of humanity changed Isaac Watts' life, my life, and will continue to change the lives of many around the world. This beautiful hymn was written by Isaac Watts in 1707 and touched my life today. It reminded me of who I am, which is difficult sometimes to see and realize, but it ultimately reminded me of who Jesus is and who I am in Him. My life is truly a work of grace, and I would not be here had I not found it.
 

"O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross
Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live
O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross
All who gather here by grace draw near and bless
Your name" 

Chorus Contemporary Version When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Michael W. Smith

 ^"May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." 

 

Galatians 6:14

 

"Love so amazing, love so divine, 

 Demands my soul, my life, my all." 

Isaac Watts, 1707