Jesus

For those of us who believe, there is no more magical, beautiful name than Jesus. No name should be uttered with more reverance and awe. No name is held dearer. This song was a tribute to Jesus, and what He represents for believers.

Jesus, kings and shepherds bowing down,
a true treasure they had found,
Jesus.
Jesus, the whole world heard angels sing
to proclaim the newborn king,
Jesus.

The ultimate irony to the power of the name is that the name Jesus represents a human being at various stages of life from an infant born in meager circumstances in a manger to a great leader of men who defied religious leaders and ultimately was murdered on a cross for it. Throughout the course of His short life, Jesus was a powerful presence. He did not conform to worldly expectations. He stood apart.

And the manger where you lay so soft and gentle
is a symbol of the greatness you've become.
And the torture of the cross remains an emblem
for the lost.
You paid the cost.

The sacrifice was not in vain. It was the great equalizer for sinners who would believe. While all of us are ultimately depraved in our fallen nature, in Christ, we are set free of the burden of a price we could never bear to pay. In His sacrifice, we find our true freedom and future.

Born to save us all, Lord, you gave it all to set us free.
Born to give your life. O Lord, you died that we'd be free,
and we are free. Jesus.

An encounter with Jesus is the greatest encounter any of us will ever have. No matter how much Earthly success or wealth we amass, without a relationship with Christ, we are lost, without anything of value.

Jesus, you are everything to me.
You are all I'll ever need.
Jesus.
Jesus, far more precious than pure gold,
you are all I need to know.
Jesus.

And the manger where you lay so soft and gentle
is a symbol of the greatness you've become.
And the torture of the cross remains an emblem
for the lost.
You paid the cost.

Born to save us all, Lord, you gave it all to set us free.
Born to give your life. O Lord, you died that we'd be free,
and we are free. Jesus.

Born to save us all, Lord, you gave it all to set us free.
Born to give your life. O Lord, you died that we'd be free,
and we are free. Jesus.

Thank you, Savior, for your sacrifice and love. Thank you for your willingness to die that we might be free and live...Amen.