NO ONE

 

"And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.  Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots."

 

Luke 23:33-34
King James Version

 

Avis M. Christiansen wrote the beautiful, heart touching and  inspiring hymn "BLESSÈD REDEEMER".  I love the words in this hymn.

 

"Up Calvary’s mountain, one dreadful morn, Walked Christ my Savior, weary and worn; Facing for sinners death on the cross, That He might save them from endless loss.

 

Blessèd Redeemer! Precious Redeemer! Seems now I see Him on Calvary’s tree; Wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading, Blind and unheeding—dying for me!

 

Father forgive them! thus did He pray, E’en while His lifeblood flowed fast away; Praying for sinners while in such woe No one but Jesus ever loved so.

 

O how I love Him, Savior and friend, How can my praises ever find end! Through years unnumbered on Heaven’s shore, My tongue shall praise Him forevermore."

 

Evangelist Charles Weigle wrote a hymn that should bring tears to everyone to know how much Jesus loves us "No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus".  
"I would love to tell you what I think of Jesus, Since I found in Him a friend so strong and true. I would tell you how He changed my life completely; He did something no other friend could do.

 

All my life was full of sin when Jesus found me; All my heart was full of misery and woe, Jesus placed His strong arms about me And He led me in the way I ought to go.

 

Ev'ry day He comes to me with new assurance; More and more I understand His word of love. But I'll never know just why He came to save me,  Till someday I see His blessed face above.

 

No one ever cared for me like Jesus; There's no other friend so kind as He. No one else could take the sin and darkness from me; O how much He cared for me."

 

Have you allowed it to go from head knowledge to heart knowledge that you are loved by the Saviour of the world?  He loves you so much He died for you.  What are you doing for Him?

 

I love You, precious Saviour and one happy joyous day I will see You face to face.  Thank You for dying for me and for all You have done for me, especially for never leaving me.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 1, 2023