Last year I posted a Keith and Kristen Getty video that proclaims the message of Christ's resurrection so well, and with such abounding joy, that I am going to post it again in case you missed it. The truth of "Resurrection Sunday" makes all things new. Be sure to check out the video beneath the Getty hymn which speaks of this newness that is ours to receive.
Parenthetically I might say that today I set a new record for early rising: 2:30 AM in order to travel 3 hours to a fabulous outdoor sunrise service to commemorate Christ's resurrection with about 1500 other people. The resurrection of Christ from the dead is the most stupendous fact in world history -- and in my life's history and yours as well. It's facthood and implications for you and me simply cannot be overstated.
How can it be, the One who died,
Has borne our sin through sacrifice
To conquer every sting of death?
Sing, sing hallelujah.
For joy awakes as dawning light
When Christ’s disciples lift their eyes.
Alive He stands, their Friend and King;
Christ, Christ He is risen.
Chorus
Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!
Oh, sing hallelujah.
Join the chorus, sing with the redeemed;
Christ is risen, He is risen indeed.
Verse 2
Where doubt and darkness once had been,
They saw Him and their hearts believed.
But blessed are those who have not seen,
Yet, sing hallelujah.
Once bound by fear now bold in faith,
They preached the truth and power of grace.
And pouring out their lives they gained
Life, life everlasting.
Verse 3
The power that raised Him from the grave
Now works in us to powerfully save.
He frees our hearts to live His grace;
Go tell of His goodness.
Bridge
He’s alive, He’s alive!
Heaven’s gates are opened wide.
He’s alive, He’s alive!
Now in heaven glorified.
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Ed Cash; © 2012 Gettymusic and Alletrop Music (BMI) (adm. by MusicServices.org)
** Okay, I can't resist also posting yet another video that I had posted last year. It's Stuart Townend's "See What a Morning!"
** Starting today!!