Lord Jesus Christ – Loved by the King

Don’t be fooled by the Latin feel of the song “Last Night” when the introduction plays. It’s lively and makes you sit up and take notice. It’s got just the perfect rhythm because the message of the burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is something we need to get excited about! We need to let the message move in our souls and bring us to our feet to dance! I love this song because it reminds me that weeping may come for a time, but joy comes in the morning. It also reminds us of a name for Jesus that is sometimes overlooked: The Rose of Sharon. Satan thought he had Jesus “pruned,” but the Rose of Sharon just blooms without end.

Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 (NKJV)

“Last Night” (Karen Peck and New River) http://youtu.be/7ko8bRAJuwc

During the summer of 2010, our family had the privilege to see the Kingdom Heirs live at Dollywood. Not only are they exceptionally talented, they are all so nice. We got to meet them after the concert. This particular song reminds us that sometimes no words are necessary because the fact that Jesus wasn’t in that tomb on Easter morning says everything we need to know. It’s the story that needs to be on our lips every day.

I am the rose of Sharon, And the lily of the valleys. Song of Solomon 2:1 (NKJV)

“The Empty Tomb Says It All” (Kingdom Heirs) http://youtu.be/JIkrj23jbpk

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I admire a poet. I stumble around and try my hand at a verse here and there, but I admire a God-gifted poet. I love to read poems and songs (which are just poems set to music) that are inspired by the glory and the nature of my God. I’ve never written a song, but I imagine that the Holy Spirit descends upon the poet and out come these words that may just change the life of someone when they’re read. And I’d love to bend the ear of the musician who sets the words to melody.

Twila Paris

Rusty Goodman

I have chosen two songs whose writers are doubly gifted. Twila Paris wrote the lyrics and music for “Lamb of God.” Rusty Goodman wrote the lyrics and music for “Who Am I?” I would like to think that such gifted Christian artists receive two jewels in their awaiting crowns when they perform such a feat. Both of these songs center around a common theme and I’ve found the perfect Scripture to sum this theme up:

When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. Romans 5:6-11 (NLT)

Willing to die for me, as terrible as I am! That’s what Jesus did. He gave His life for me and made me a “Friend of God” (which is another wonderful song for another day). If you do not live with Jesus in your heart, be restored to Him today. He has saved us. Hallelujah, He has saved us.