Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid.
Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today.
The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:13-14.
Yesterday we had the blessing of witnessing two Baptisms.
We drove to Fort Erie, eager to see be part of a very special Church Service.
Someone dear was signifying their desire to be part of God’s family, His covenant seal upon them today.
As we drove along the Niagara Parkway, we listened to Christian Radio (89.3 F.M.).
The words to a very fitting song for the day poured forth, infiltrating the car along with the beams of sunshine, and the glimpses of the sparkling waters of the Niagara River.
It filled us to the brim with joy radiating forth.
These are the words-
Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me
Song by City Alight
Lyrics
What gift of grace is Jesus, my redeemerThere is no more for heaven now to giveHe is my joy, my righteousness, and freedomMy steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace
To this I hold, my hope is only JesusFor my life is wholly bound to HisOh, how strange and divine I can sing, “All is mine”Yet not I, but through Christ in me
The night is dark, but I am not forsakenFor by my side, the Saviour He will stayI labour on in weakness and rejoicingFor in my need, His power is displayed
To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend meThrough the deepest valley, He will leadOh, the night has been won, and I shall overcomeYet not I, but through Christ in me
No fate I dread, I know I am forgivenThe future sure, the price it has been paidFor Jesus bled and suffered for my pardonAnd He was raised to overthrow the grave
To this I hold, my sin has been defeatedJesus, now and ever is my pleaOh, the chains are released, I can sing, “I am free”Yet not I, but through Christ in me
With every breath I long to follow JesusFor He has said that He will bring me homeAnd day by day I know He will renew meUntil I stand with joy before the throne
To this I hold, my hope is only JesusAll the glory evermore to HimWhen the race is complete, still my lips shall repeatYet not I, but through Christ in me
To this I hold, my hope is only JesusAll the glory evermore to HimWhen the race is complete, still my lips shall repeatYet not I, but through Christ in me
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeatYet not I, but through Christ in meYet not I, but through Christ in meYet not I, but through Christ in me
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Michael Farren / Rich Thompson / Jonny Robinson
Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me lyrics © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity’s Alleluia! Music, Cityalight Music
In the afternoon we could witness a family being Baptised in our own Church. How beautiful that was, too.
During the offering, the song by City Alight echoed off the keys of the piano. That was no coincidence to me. What a fitting and beautiful worship song!
So this past Sunday was no ordinary Sunday, but as usual, the grace of God had us singing and worshipping God with awe, reverence and thankful for His amazing grace!
I hope you experienced the same Dear Reader.
May God’s grace uphold today and always.
Wishing you a blessed and beautiful week ahead.
Liz