As much as I love a pure worship song, these kind of songs are some of my favorite ones. I’d put today’s song more in the country Christian music category. It’s got the storytelling of a good country classic, brings us to a place where we can all relate to our frail human state, and then points to what God has done while giving Him the glory. This is life. This should be the Christian life. Are we willing to tell our stories (give a personal testimony), while boasting in our weaknesses and the power of God? I hope so. This song by Rhett Walker really captures the spirit of yesterday’s post where we used Charles Spurgeon’s quote — “To come to the end of yourself is to get to the beginning of your God.” Let’s praise God because He is the Man on the Middle Cross!
(Verse 1)
I heard the preacher talking
About three wooden crosses
Upon a hill for everyone to see
Two sinners on the outside
Couldn't save themselves if they tried
All I could think is man that sounds like me(Chorus)
I've been the one on the left full of guilt and regret
Long-gone on the wrong side of living
I've been the one on the right always looking for a fight
Thinking I could never be forgiven
I'm standing here today overwhelmed by grace
'Cause I know who paid my cost
Thank God for the man on the middle cross(Verse 2)
He didn't have to do it
But for me He went through it
A love like that I'll never understand
Lord knows I don't deserve it
And I know I couldn't earn it
Mercy rained down on this desperate man(Bridge)
The cross is where He went
Oh but that ain't where He stayed
He brought me back to life
When He rose up outta that grave
Someday I'll stand before Him
And I'll see Jesus face to face
I'll worship and adore Him
For a life forever changed