A Spring of Joy

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There is something healing about singing the names of God. Who He is. What He has done. When I am singing of His work then none of my own working can enter in, and worship becomes a complete focus on what worship is. Seeing the beauty of Christ. All of Him, none of me.

From the very first line of his new single, Jesus Messiah, Chris Tomlin had me. He became sin Who knew no sin, that we might become His righteousness. I have bathed in Who Jesus is as I sing this each day. “Look!” I say to my children, “Listen to all Jesus is and has done for us!”

Jesus–He saves
Messiah–The Chosen One; The Anointed
Name above all names–He is the Beginning and the End, the Alpha & Omega. There is no other name.
Blessed redeemer–Our deliverer
Emmanuel–GOD WITH US! (Oh, how I love the promise behind that name!)
The rescue for sinners–because I cannot rescue myself
The ransom from heaven–He humbled Himself to come from heaven to ransom my soul.
Lord Of All–There is no other ONE. No other way!

In Tomlin’s own words when he talked about his new CD (being released in September), “We need to introduce ourselves to love again.” As I listen to Who Jesus is, the body broken because my will is unbreakable; the blood spilt because my blood is tainted; I see His love, and I am humbled before Him. He truly is all hope.

My Jesus. My Messiah. My Redeemer. My rescue. My ransom. My presence. My promise. My hope. My LORD.

Take a listen, and introduce yourself to Jesus again.

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He became sin Who knew no sin
That we might become His Righteousness
He humbled himself and carried the cross
Love so amazing
Love so amazing

Chorus:
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all

His body the bread. His blood the wine
Broken and poured out all for love
The whole earth trembled
And the veil was torn
Love so amazing
Love so amazing

Chorus:
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all

All I hope is in You
All I hope is in You
All the glory to You, God
The light of the world

Chorus:
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all

All glory and praise to the Lord of all!