Beneath the Cross

I came across this song while playing the piano today and I began to reflect on the words of the song and the impact that they have had on my life.  I hope that these words will be a reminder to you today of the incredible gift that we have been given.

               Beneath the cross of Jesus

               I find a place to stand,

               And wonder at such mercy

               That calls me as I am;

               For hands that should discard me

               Hold wounds which tell me, "Come."

               Beneath the cross of Jesus

               My unworthy soul is won.

"Beneath the Cross of Jesus I find a place to stand..."  

Jesus is my rock and my salvation.  He gives me the strength to stand tall even when I think I can't keep standing.

"And wonder at such mercy that calls me as I am..."

In God's wondrous mercy, He called me to himself just as I am.  A sinner.  But, because of His grace, I have been forgiven and have new life in Christ!

"For hands that should discard me hold wounds which tell me, 'Come...'"

The hands of Jesus should have discarded me along with the rest of sinful humanity, but He chose to die for me.  Now His wounded hands give testimony to the fact that He loved me so much He chose to die in my place.

"Beneath the cross of Jesus my unworthy soul is won."

I am so unworthy of His perfect love, but He has won my soul.  I have given my whole life over to Jesus, and now I daily strive to live for Him.

"I'm so unworthy, but still You love me."  (Phil Wickham - Cannons)

Take some time to reflect on what Jesus did on the cross for you.  Even though we are not worthy of His love, He chose to love us anyway.

Beneath the Cross

by: Keith and Kristyn Getty