 "They Could Not"
On this special Easter weekend, I often think of two songs David used to sing this time of year - one is "Via Dolorosa" about the road to Golgotha. The second one is "They Could Not," originally recorded by Sandi Patty. Our world is so full of uncertainty, I find encouragement in Jesus' own words, "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33
As the Apostle Paul explained in his letter to the church at Philippi, Jesus -
6Who, being in very natureGod,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
7but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to death-
even death on a cross!
9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
They could not, They could not
Praise God, they could not
And when at last they took from Him what willingly He gave
Could they keep Him in the grave, could they keep Him in the grave,
Could they keep Him in the grave, They could not!
(Lyrics from "They Could Not")
Thanking God our Father, for sacrificing His Son and raising Him on the third day so that we can have a relationship with Him.
Through Christ Jesus our Lord - He Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed!
David and Debra Shelton |
