ONCE AGAIN TODAY, I pondered Thomas Blackshear’s moving art masterpiece above: “Forgiven.” And as, at this season, I reflect on why Jesus came to Earth, the artwork moved me to write the following words:
How can I do this horrific thing?
How can I raise the mallet and drive the spike?
And not just once—but every day.
And not just into wood—but through the hands and feet of the One who made me…
Who keeps my heart beating…
Who loves me no matter the darkness of my evil…
And no matter how often I’ve done this.
Who even now, in my utter sin exhaustion
Supports me in His strong arms…
And with the bleeding hands I wounded…
Yet whispers forgiveness…
And tells me that in His eyes,
I’m now as pure as the lilies that grow
Near the blood that flows from His feet.
That I’m forgiven—that my rebellion
Is once again no match for His love.
Posted by Kregg Miller on December 23, 2009 at 10:02 am
Perhaps we have made ourselves too busy to realize the truly stunning impact of Christ’s actions for us – both accomplished AND continuing. Yet, we continue to make ourselves too busy…
Well done..