Jonathan shared a good message at Bible study today. He asked an important question: how do we apply the reality of the Cross to the minutiae of our daily lives. How do we continually make Christ’s death a reality that changes us?

Listening to Fernando Ortega’s “Sing To Jesus” tonight I am once again struck by the love of Christ who chose to die in my place.

The lyrics of this song brought me to a place of tears and gratitude, reminding me that Jesus – God of the Universe – once hung on the Cross and took upon Himself such intense pain and anguish so that none should perish but that ALL should have life and hope for eternity.

The Cross is a story of Jesus’ love and determination, and His stubborn refusal to allow my wretchedness to damn me to hell.

Such love I cannot comprehend. But it compels me to make the reality of His sacrifice my focus so that I may be changed in little and big ways, every day.

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Sing to Jesus by Fernando Ortega

Come and see, look on this mystery
The Lord of the Universe, nailed to a tree
Christ our God, spilling His Holy blood
Bowing in anguish, His sacred head

Sing to Jesus, Lord of our shame
Lord of our sinful hearts.
He is our great Redeemer.
Sing to Jesus, Honor His name.
Sing of His faithfulness, pouring His life out unto death

Come you weary and He will give you rest
Come you who mourn, lay on His breast
Christ who died, risen in Paradise
Giver of mercy, Giver of Life

Sing to Jesus His is the throne
Now and forever,
He is the King of Heaven.
Sing to Jesus, we are His own.
Now and forever sing for the love our God has shown.

Sing to Jesus, Lord of our shame
Lord of our sinful hearts.
He is our great Redeemer.
Sing to Jesus, Honor His name.

Sing to Jesus His is the throne
Now and forever,
He is the King of Heaven.
Sing to Jesus, we are His own.
Now and forever sing for the love our God has shown.