Thoughts from the Christian perspective: discernment issues as they relate to the current state of the church and society.

We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer

Friday, January 15, 2010

How Deep The Father's Love For Us

This is one of my favorite contemporary hymns, because it has some good "meat."

How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure;that He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure.How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns His face awayas wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory.

Behold the man upon a cross, my sin upon His shoulders. Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers.It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished. His dying breath has brought me life. I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything - no gifts, no power, no wisdom. But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection.Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer.But this I know with all my heart; His wounds have paid my ransom.