Many times over the years we mournfully asked each other these questions in song, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?” Of course no one expects a response. We were simply sorrowing deeply over the crucifixion of our Lord but, today, I have a bold response for you. No. I was not there when they crucified our Lord! I was not there when they nailed Him to the tree……
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. —Psalm 84:2 (NIV) As I awake from sleep each morning, I am continually aware of You on my mind. Loving thoughts of You stay with me throughout each day. Every moment spent in Your presence is a special treasure. You fill me with a love so beautiful, A love so rich, so full, so pure, and so…..
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16 NKJV). The sight of Jesus stretched out upon the cross in my vision on the night of 8/7/16 is one that I will never forget. Seeing Him like that, so bruised and so sorrowful, drew me for a closer look. I will never forget the way He looked at me as He hung…..