To God be the glory great things He has done
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin
And opened the life gate that all may go in
To God Be the Glory 1875
By: Fanny Crosby (1820-1915)
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As we continue our journey through this hymn of praise which serves as an encouragement and call to worship prepare to respond and give Him glory. Let’s think about this.
Life Yielded
Here is another great reason to glorify God: His willingness to be nailed to a cross.
Who wants to be nailed to a cross? Nobody, right? But that did not stop Jesus from going there.
When Jesus yielded His life it was for a very specific reason. It was only sacrifice that could make atonement for our sins. His perfect life was the only one that could pay for our sins, all of our sins.
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin
…he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2 NRSV
Atonement means we are made “at-one” with God again. When Jesus yielded His life as a sacrifice for our sins, that is what He accomplished: atonement. He did this for us, the whole world. Give Him praise for restoring your relationship to God through His sacrifice.
Jesus yielded His life so we who were separated from God by our sin could be made one with Him again. That is what Christ’s atoning sacrifice accomplishes: it makes us one with God again. Give praise to Jesus for making the miracle of atonement possible for us.
RESONATE!
Take a few moments and think about Jesus yielding His life. His willingness to surrender to the Father’s will, even to the point of death, evokes praise from every willing heart. Pray the simple prayer, “Jesus, thank You for Your atoning sacrifice.“
Gate Opened
The yielding on His life evokes our praise, but when we realize the impact that surrender had we are compelled to worship Him. We were dead in our trespasses but Jesus opened up the gate so we are trespassing no more. Instead we are welcomed to pass from death to life.
And opened the life gate that all may go in
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Matthew 7:13-14 ESV
Christ made a way for all to go in. Though all may go in, not all will. Thank the Lord for making a way for you to enter the gate and find life. Then commit yourself again to helping others come to and enter the narrow gate that is Jesus Christ.
The life gate has been opened through His atoning sacrifice. The gate to destruction is wide and the road is easy, but Christ has made a better way so that none would perish. Unfortunately, many never find the gate and the way Jesus has made. Help as many as you can.
RESONATE!
Take a few moments and give glory to God for the difference His sacrifice made. Be careful not to keep that to yourself. Pray this simple prayer, but only when you are ready for it to be answered. “Lord, help me help others find Your gate.“
Jesus, thank You for yielding Your life. If there is a reason to give You glory this is it. This one act of surrender changed everything. Help me live a grateful response every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Podcast 41.1 Transcript
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
To God be the glory great things He has done
..our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad. Psalm 126:2-3 ESV
We echo the words of the Psalmist. The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad! When was the last time those words left your lips, when you were somewhere other than church and not signing a song? Today? Last week? Last month? We should be quick to give Him glory.
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ESV
Nothing should prompt our praise more than the recollection of this simple fact: God loved us so much that He gave us His Son. He loves His Son, and yet He gave Him to us to demonstrate HIs love for us. Think about that for a moment and then give Him praise for many.
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin
…he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2 NRSV
Atonement means we are made “at-one” with God again. When Jesus yielded His life as a sacrifice for our sins, that is what He accomplished: atonement. He did this for us, the whole world. Give Him praise for restoring your relationship to God through His sacrifice.
And opened the life gate that all may go in
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Matthew 7:13-14 ESV
Christ made a way for all to go in. Though all may go in, not all will. Thank the Lord for making a way for you to enter the gate and find life. Then commit yourself again to helping others come to and enter the narrow gate that is Jesus Christ.
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read the Refrain.
Praise the Lord praise the Lord Let the earth hear His voice
Praise the Lord praise the Lord Let the people rejoice
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son
And give Him the glory great things He has done
Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time,Be Resonant.
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