Our musical next week is the same title: "Once Upon a Cross". The work of the cross, love's redeeming work was done - Once Upon a Cross never to be repeated, just retold and remembered regularly in a deeply meaningful way. This story of Calvary is a testimony to the unending love of God. It is easier for us on this side of the Resurrection to look at the difficulty of the sacrifice of Jesus, with our knowing the joy and certainty of the Resurrection.
In our worship we must never tire of telling "...the story of unseen things above; of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love". When we worship we retell the story and we gather to remember. As we walk with Him in our private personal worship, as well as those special times we gather together weekly, the story becomes more and more precious - the joy much deeper - expectations much higher and the thankfulness overwhelming. One of my dear friends texted me on Saturday saying - "I just realized Jesus sang before He went to the Cross!!!" (Matt. 26:30 and Psalm 116:13-14)
Yes, He sang. And when we "take up the cross" as we are commanded we also are commanded to sing unto the Lord the New Song! And . . . we are promised that if we do - many will see and fear and put their trust in Him!
Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! The sacrifice was made - the offering accepted - the debt fully paid - the war was over - the Victor crowned - and someday - the King will return. Hallelujah! The work of the cross was done once, but the story must be repeated until all know! mjm
