Spun. Fallen.
Seems like the main part of this BCE project has come to an end. But is it really over? The appreciation barbeque was yesterday, at Amber Park.
It brought back so many memories on so many different levels. From seeing the DVD video of the musical, it reminded me of the crazy semester so far. From staying back almost everyday in January to compose songs at TH, to the rehearsals at engineering bridge and SJSM and finally to the performances.
It has been a long journey. At times overwhelming, many times, heartbreaking, and other times, it has brought relief to my very worn out soul. But above all, I’ve seen what prayer and the power of God can do! HE IS ALIVE!
The BBQ also brought back memories of my childhood. Standing at the BBQ pit seemed so familiar. It was like being at home, yet not quite. Everything looks so much smaller than it was 11 years ago when I left that place.
It was really great meeting the some of the old cycling gang; and reminiscing about the stupid things we did, like digging sand-traps, throwing water-bombs off the 17th floor, racing the school buses and the super soaker fights!And it’s unbelievable that after 14 years, Hongren can still remember that thing between me and Min Yin… gosh… so scandalous. Well, I really wonder where she is now.
Well, all this will fade into history and memory. The musical did bring VCFers from all over together. And 2 were added to the Kingdom that night! But when all is said and done, there is just one thing that matters, and that is Jesus died for us.
IT IS FINISHED. That what Jesus said on the cross. The war has been won, if you turn to back of the Bible, we know the outcome, WE WIN! But there are battles to fight still.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Tim 4:7
Well, the race is far from over... but I know the outcome already!
When it should have been me
A shadow loomed against the hill
The shadow of a cross
A frame against the setting sun
A place called Calvary
A man was nailed onto that tree
Blood flowing from His wounds
A crown of thorns around His head
He hung in agony
And I know He gave up His life
In selfless sacrifice
To save a sinner who was lost
Deceived by satan’s lies
The shame, the wounds, the pain He bore
So I from sin am free
He was the one upon that Cross
When it should have been me
His name was Jesus Christ the Lord
He was the Son of God
A blameless, sinless He led
Yet why that cruel death?
The Jews, the scribes, the Pharisees
The Roman soldiers too
They mocked, they laughed and taunted Him
Until His final breath
Wrapped up and buried in a tomb
It seemed to be the end
But He was raised up from the grave
And now He lives again
He said if I believe in Him
I’d live forevermore
He offers me His righteousness
A gift for me to claim
The gates of hell were open wide
Waiting for me to enter in
But Jesus found a way to save my soul
A way to bring me back to Him
And I know He gave up His life
In selfless sacrifice
To save a sinner who was lost
Deceived by satan’s lies
The shame, the wounds, the pain He bore
So I from sin am free
He was the one upon that Cross
When it should have been me
O Lord, You went up on that Cross
When it should have been me
© Words and music by Ang Ruiyi
