Resurrection Sunday is an awesome reminder of God’s power over sin. But first we must follow Jesus to the cross where He died to pay the penalty for our sins. We do this by planning special times of worship on Palm Sunday (March 25) and Good Friday (March 30). We also prepare for Resurrection Sunday by finding and singing specific songs that remind us of Jesus’ death and resurrection. One of my favorites is “Knowing You (All I once held dear)” by British song writer Graham Kendrick. Here are the three verses and refrain:
All I once held dear, built my life upon
All this world reveres, and wars to own
All I once thought gain I have counted loss
Spent and worthless now, compared to this
Knowing you, Jesus
Knowing you, there is no greater thing
You're my all, you're the best
You're my joy, my righteousness
And I love you, Lord
Now my heart's desire is to know you more
To be found in you and known as yours
To possess by faith what I could not earn
All-surpassing gift of righteousness
Oh, to know the power of your risen life
And to know You in Your sufferings
To become like you in your death, my Lord
So with you to live and never die
Graham Kendrick
Copyright © 1993 Make Way Music
Sing, think about, meditate upon, and study these words as you prepare for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday. These words are based upon Philippians 3:7-11. Verse three of this contemporary hymn is my favorite. Do not be fooled. Get ready for The Resurrection!