The Great Exchange
Death undeserved, yet He did it for me.
There was only one way for me to be free.
Nails through His wrists and thorns in His head.
He had begged in the garden but blood must be shed.
He willingly went, the innocent One.
If this is my cup, may Your will be done.
A mere 30 pieces, betrayed by His own.
Washing his feet just before, He would have known.
Mocked, beaten, flogged, the rooster did crow.
Left all alone, no one there for the show.
On Calvary now, a criminal's cross.
Darkness covered the earth, they thought all hope was lost.
The Messiah hung dead, His Spirit yielded to the Father.
A story no one would have penned, except the Great Author.
From the top to the bottom, the veil tore in two.
Now our access unhindered, it's straight to the Father, for me and for you.
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His wrapped body they laid, a borrowed tomb.
Even secret followers, He can and will use.
It was then radio silence for over a day,
the women woke early to see where He lay.
He is not here, is what they were told.
He is risen as He said, the grave could not hold!
Go and tell all the others this glorious news,
That is your life mission, you have nothing to lose.
The snake crushed by our King, death and sin conquered forever.
And we're declared victors, with Christ, our true Treasure.
He ascended, now seated at the right hand of the Father,
so He could send us His Spirit to sanctify, seal, strengthen, and guide us.
Our weakness now power, this is the upside-down kingdom.
His perfect humility embodied, our aim now to go low and then some.
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My debt has been paid, my shame wiped away.
I've been brought back to God, nothing can strip me away
Lord, have my whole life, I owe you it all.
To go and make disciples, now, that is the call.
I was dead in my sin and you raised me to life.
Now freedom, joy, peace is my secured lot in Christ.
I was made to know and enjoy You forever,
to serve You, glorify You, nothing gets even close to this wild endeavor.
You, alone, Lord, satisfy my soul.
All I have is now Yours, I surrender control.
You are my portion, my cup overflows.
I still can't believe it, humbled and in awe, it was me that You chose.
This great exchange, that leaves me a winner.
My transgressions for Your perfection, Your righteousness for this sinner.
The same power that rose Jesus, now living in me.
There is nothing to fear, I'll be with Him for eternity.
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Our King is alive, let us worship and rejoice!
There is one thing to ponder and you have a choice.
Will you keep on living as though this is not true?
Or will you surrender it all and let Love break through?
Will you enter eternal rest by His grace through faith,
and let Him fulfill your heart's every longing, ending your wild goose chase?
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For this you were made, to know your Creator.
He'll never leave or forsake you, you now have His favor.
We're foreigners, now pilgrims en route to our Home.
No tears, sin, or despair there, just endless worship at His throne.
So remain under His wing, friend, there's no need to strive.
It was finished on the cross for you, and it's in Him, alone, we will thrive.
