Hold Me Now

Do I really long for Christ to return right now? Am I really ready to spend eternity with Him? These are things I have been thinking about lately...and I think, if I answer these questions honestly, my answer isn't usually a yes. But shouldn't it be? The Lord has been showing me the importance of genuinely longing for His return. It makes the things of this world much less important and the eternal things that do matter much more urgent. What if I did die today and had to give an account of my life? How would that change the way I lived on a daily basis? I think these are important questions to ask.

I was introduced to this song in June this year and it continues to minister to me more and more every time I listen to it. When I read these lyrics, it reminds me why I do desire to be in His perfect presence and in a restored new heaven and earth. First, as Jas and I have experienced sickness and disease in our family this last year, when I think about the absence of sickness and suffering, I am comforted and grateful. It truly is such a powerful concept to fully grasp. Next, the fact that we will be completely healed and whole spiritually as well...is pretty unbelievable. And last, can you imagine a world without war and violence? Without famine and starvation? It is hard to imagine because we hear about these difficult things every day on the news. It is quite unfathomable. So, thinking about an eternity that is completely focused on Christ and that is without the sin and pain of this world, it gives me great joy...

So, as you read these lyrics today, I hope that you are encouraged and spurred on to long to be with our Great King.
Here is a link to the video on you tube, also...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GH-AkJDkNE

Hold Me Now
By: Hillsong

On that day when I see
All that You have for me
When I see You face to face
There surrounded by Your grace

All my fear is swept away
In the light of your embrace
When Your love is all I need
And forever I am free

Where the streets are made of gold
In Your presence healed and whole
Let the songs of heaven rise to you alone

No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now,
You hold me now

In this life I will stand
Through my joy and my pain
Knowing there's a greater day
There's a hope that never fails

When Your name is lifted high
And forever praises rise
For the glory of Your Name
I'm believing for the day

When the wars and violence cease
All creation lives in peace
Let the songs of heaven rise to you alone

No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness, no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now,
You hold me now

For eternity
All my heart will give
All the glory to Your name

No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now,
You hold me now