God is making everything new

When I hear the story
Of a God of mercy
Who shared humanity
And suffered by our side

Of the cross they nailed You to
That could not hold You
Now You're making all things new
By the pow'r of Your risen life

What can I do but thank You
What can I do but give my life to You
Hallelujah
Hallelujah

What can I do but praise You
Everyday make everything I do
A hallelujah
A hallelujah
Hallelujah

Are you single? God is making everything new. Are you married? God is making everything new. Are you in the prime of life? God is making everything new. Are you facing death? God is making everything new.

"I am neither an optimist nor a pessimist. Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!" - Lesslie Newbigin, Bishop of Madras (1965-74)

"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned... For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:2, 6 (NIV)

As we celebrate Christmas, let us not just think about why we celebrate Christmas, but how the birth of Jesus brings light and life to the whole creation - by reversing the curse of death, the wages of sin.

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Sun of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

God is making everything new - in and through Christ Jesus our Lord!

Link: A Wedding and a Funeral (18 Dec 10)