Jesus, Our Healer

I wrote this poem for my sick classmate Mark Alvin Chua. At that time, I couldn't finish it in time for his birthday surprise so I'm posting it here. It is dedicated to him for encouragement. May God continue to bless you and heal you - in His perfect time and will.

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At times, we ask how this could have happened
Or why must such good people suffer this fate.
I can assure you that He knows how we feel
Because He went through it all – He could relate.

My friend, there’s no need to hide all your tears.
There’s no shame for you to cry and be sad.
Because through all of these, He is with you -
Jesus is with you through good times and bad.

The one thing we can do is to hold on –
Trusting his infinite time and wisdom.
He is the true Healer of all sickness –
Like the Old Testament’s Gilead balm.

You see, God has a plan that we can’t grasp;
His plans are above our understanding.
But despite this fact, He still blesses us
With hope, faith, love and life overflowing.

The Message of the Cross

This song comes from Ahia Andrew's sermon on the cross and how people respond to it. Some people view the cross as foolishness or shame. Some people think of it as punishment and death. But in reality, to the people who are blessed to come to know our Lord, the cross signifies wisdom, victory, glory and eternal life. I pray that you do not neglect the message of the cross today.

This song holds a threefold response... Sorry for being selfish and self-centered, thankful for being saved by Christ by grace through faith, and Trust / Hope on the Lord for today and the future.

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Verse 1:
We are sorry for neglecting Your message to us.
We are sorry for being so foolish and shameful
Because we thought that we could be the master of our lives
And yet we found that there's no life apart from You.

Chorus:
The cross, Lord, is Your greatest gift to man.
The cross has brought us out of darkness into the light.
The cross has given us the blessing of eternal life.
We thank You Lord for Your gift of love and life - the cross.

Verse 2:
We are thankful for Your promise of vict'ry over sin.
We are thankful for sending the Spirit to guide us.
Although we live our lives on earth that's full of sin and death,
We know that You'll prepare a home in heav'n with You!

Chorus:
The cross, Lord, is Your greatest gift to man.
The cross has brought us out of darkness into the light.
The cross has given us the blessing of eternal life.
We thank You Lord for Your gift of love and life - the cross.

Bridge:
We did not understand,
We could not comprehend Your greatest plan...
But today I'll follow You,
Today I'll trust in Your divine plan.

Chorus:
The cross, Lord, is Your greatest gift to man.
The cross has brought us out of darkness into the light.
The cross has given us the blessing of eternal life.
We thank You Lord for Your gift of love and life
Yes, we thank You Lord for Your gift of love and life - the cross.