We thank You, Lord, that Your Son, Jesus, died – so that we might live.
He was forsaken by You – so that we might live with You. We think of
Jesus, suffering for us – “In my place, condemned, He stood.” We think
of the blessing that He brings to us: “Sealed my pardon with His
blood.” Here-and-now, there’s a song of praise, arising in our hearts
– but there’s more than that: We look forward to the full glory of Your
heavenly and eternal glory: “When He comes, our glorious King, all His
ransomed home to bring, then anew this song we’ll sing: Alleluia! What a
Saviour!”
You call us, Lord, to return to You. You promise to welcome us (2 Chronicles 30:9). Where does our returning come from? Where does our rejoicing come from? They both come from You. You put it into our hearts - to return to You (2 Chronicles 30:12). What joy there is for us when we return to You - "The good Lord pardons every one who sets his heart to seek God" (2 Chronicles 30:18-19).
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