Christ and me

He was the carpenter of Nazareth

With skills to take your breath away.

And I wondered what refurbishments

He’d do in me today.

 In the temple He wielded the whip —

A zealot defending His Father’s house.

And I wondered where His whip

Would me afflict.

As the Rabbi, He taught by the seaside

Revealing to all the Father’s heart.

And I wondered what life sessions

Would be my lessons.

 There are other features about Jesus

And His roles and relationships.

And I wondered how they applied

To my walk by His side.

 But there’s a feature of Christ so amazing,

The most glorious revelation of Christ

That makes me wonder at its wonder,

When upon it I ponder.

 He is called the Passover Lamb of God

The title for the Redeemer of Israel.

And I wondered, could it possibly be

He’d include you and me.

 As a sheep before the shearers is silent,

 So, He opened not His mouth

But yielded to scourging and the pain

On the cross of shame.

 As the Lamb, He bore the whole world’s sin.

As substitute, He tasted the Father’s wrath.

He was forsaken so He could be victor

And arise as conqueror.

 

Now as the risen Lord and Saviour

He calls me to come follow Him.

A cross He offers me here and now.

His legacy, my testimony!

 This is the promise of scripture.

We will see Jesus face to face in glory

When all the ransomed ones will sing

Glory to Jesus Christ the King.

©Ray Hawkins June 29 2019