Stop and Praise. That is something important for Christians to do.
I heard a song recently that has stuck with me. It is simple. It is profound. Most likely the simplicity of this particular worship song from Mac Powell may include the greatest of all theological truths.
Let me illustrate.
A long time ago a prominent pastor of a large influential church was asked a great question. This pastor was also know as a theological scholar. He was asked, “what is the greatest theological thought you have ever had?”
The pastor stopped and thought for a minute. Then be began to hum and then sing. “Jesus loves me this I know…”
Profound and important. That is the fact of the song the pastor sung and the thought that he had.
Back to the Mac Powell song I mentioned above. The song is “I Love Jesus” and here are some of the lyrics…
I love Jesus, yes I do
I love Jesus, yes it's true
I love Jesus
While I was on the wrong road
Lost as I could be
I needed a Savior to rescue me
Heaven heard me prayin'
Opened up my eyes
That six feet under man
Got a brand new life
That's why (one, two, three, four)
I love Jesus, yes I do
I love Jesus, yes it's true, oh yeah
He's the way, He's the truth
Turned my life around
If you know him like I do
Sing it with me now
I love Jesus…
The song declares I love Jesus. This is a small part of the lyrics of the song, but it grabbed my heart. That is why I encourage you to stop today and praise. Spend some time thinking about and expressing the most incredible theological thought ever had.
Deuteronomy 6:5 NLT
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
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