Alive

Years ago I did a study of the ministry of the risen Christ.  I found that it was pure encouragement, hope and restoration.  Then I wrote a song about some of the people to whom he appeared and ministered.  I guess we could codify this and call them the “Stations of the Resurrection” 🙂

(Road to Emmaus)
Are you betrayed by empty dreams?
Walking far away from the promise you had
Broken and sad
There’s a Friend you don’t discern
Walking with you, from His stories you learn
In your heart they burn

(Thomas in his doubt)
Have discouragement, disgrace
Slowly snuffed all of your trust and faith
In your doubt you wait
Jesus comes into the room
Invites you come and put your hand in His wounds
He endured for you

(Peter in his denial)
Have you failed the test of faith?
Called down curses in self pity and fear
Now guilt is all you hear
Behold, He calls to His side
Lifts your head and wipes away all your shame
And sets your faith aflame

(Chorus)
Alive! Jesus is alive!
The stone that held Him rolled away
He’s with us here today
He’s Alive! Jesus is alive!
The Lamb of God who died is raised
Worthy of all praise