How marvelous how wonderful
And my song shall ever be
How marvelous how wonderful
Is my Saviour’s love for me
My Savior’s Love 1905
By: Charles H. Gabriel (1856-1932)
Listen to this modern acapella version of this carol as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the video below.
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As we continue our journey through this wonder-filled hymn take an assessment of the level of wonder and amazement which characterizes your relationship with Jesus. We all have room to grow in response to His love for us. Let’s tune our hearts.
The Support
Nestled in a Psalm about God’s steadfast love we find this verse about a stone the builder’s rejected. It is possible there is a reference to David here. Saul reacted him and yet the Lord esteemed him. That is true but it also undoubtedly points to Jesus.
Jesus became the cornerstone of our faith. A cornerstone is the first stone laid, and all others are laid in reference to it. Such is Jesus for our faith. The Father accomplished this incredible work through the sacrifice of His Son. When we are granted eyes to see it we begin to see just how marvelous it is.
How marvelous how wonderful
The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. Psalm 118:22-23 ESV
Jesus quotes this verse prophesying His fulfillment of it. He would show His love for us by being rejected and then becoming the cornerstone of our salvation. He acknowledged it was God’s doing and a marvelous thing. We must choose to respond to this marvelous love.
Amazed, astonished, surprised. That is the effect God’s love should have on us. When we become aware of His love and realize our access into His presence is solely because of it we will undoubtedly be amazed. Cultivate this sense of wonder by looking to Jesus right now.
RESONATE!
Take a few moments and how marvelous and wonderful it is that Jesus has become the cornerstone. It is very important for us to remember because His love is built on this. Make this your simple prayer “Jesus, help me see Your love clearly.”
Our Song
To sing well, one must be able to have a command of not only their voice, but also their breath. The breath forms the foundational support to allow vibrant dynamic singing. Jesus has become not only the cornerstone of our faith but also the support of our song.
Because of what Jesus has accomplished our song will last longer than this life. It will last forever. As long as we have being we will be offering our song of praise to Jesus, and He makes it so our being is eternal.
And my song shall ever be
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. Psalm 104:33 ESV
Here is our response. We will sing as long as we live. But what happens after this life? We will keep singing because our souls are eternal and they have been redeemed. Are you committed to singing God’s love eternally? When did you last do it? How will you do it today?
When you have a clear picture of God’s love for you there really is only one appropriate response, continual praise for the remainder of your existence. Because of His love for you, that is an eternity in His presence, filled with awe and wonder. Enjoy your standing today.
RESONATE
Take a few moments and think about your song. Have you offered it to Jesus today? An awareness of His love and presence informs a life of praise. Pray this simple prayer, “Jesus, help me to live in an awareness of Your presence.“
Jesus, thank You for giving me a song to sing, and providing the support for me to be able to do it. I will sing to You as long as I live. Give me strength to glorify Your name. In Jesus’ name.
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Video 48.5 Transcript
Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.
I stand amazed in the presence
Of Jesus the Nazarene
And wonder how He could love me
A sinner condemned unclean
Amazed, astonished, surprised. That is the effect God’s love should have on us. When we become aware of His love and realize our access into His presence is solely because of it we will undoubtedly be amazed. Cultivate this sense of wonder by looking to Jesus right now.
Jesus, help me see Your love clearly.
When you have a clear picture of God’s love for you there really is only one appropriate response, continual praise for the remainder of your existence. Because of His love for you, that is an eternity in His presence, filled with awe and wonder. Enjoy your standing today.
Jesus, help me to live in an awareness of Your presence.
Wonder introduces a quality of admiration to our astonishment. We marvel at His love for us and then admire the incredible sacrifice it required. How do you show admiration for lessor acts of love? Certainly your response to His love should dwarf those. Does it?
Jesus, help me respond to Your love today.
Jesus loves you. A recent commercial series advanced this idea “He Gets Us”. That’s true. He gets us like no one ever could, and even though He does, He still loves us, which makes His love even more remarkable. Jesus knows you, and still loves you. Sit in that love for a time.
Jesus, help me to rest in Your love right now.
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.
How marvelous how wonderful
And my song shall ever be
How marvelous how wonderful
Is my Saviour’s love for me
Take the awareness 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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