Sunday 20 June 2021

The Father loves the Son. John 3.35

God wanted all of his fullness to dwell in him. Colossians 1.19

More beautiful than the sons of men

What an offering to make to you, what a gift, what a sacrifice,

Our God, our Father ? Everything already belongs to you...

You want praise worthy of you,

The praise of hearts exalting Jesus Christ.

Yes, Jesus is the only one who has no blemishes.

Among all humans, Jesus is the most beautiful.

On earth, however, her defeated face,

Without attraction, without brilliance, he was ignored.

So close to you, O Father, in your privacy,

Sharing your actions and all your thoughts.

So close to us too, but so different,

A stranger from heaven, with a compassionate heart.

You loved him, O God, you dwelt in him.

He spoke of you, and said of your love,

Your grace and kindness, but showed through his life

Your horror of sin, that you are holy, always.

You loved him, O God, when he gave up his life.

Bearing all our sins, forsaken by you,

Subdued and confident, he remains on the cross,

Endure punishment, always glorify yourself.

As you contemplate your Son, your heart is full of joy.

And so do our hearts, because your love for him

Overflowed for us : by his work on the cross,

You see us as him. Be forever blessed !

Source (The Good Seed)