Show Notes for Episode 24
This episode of Leaving the Grandstand World takes a closer look at the cross. The Bible, being a living book, each paragraph is packed with meaning. This teaching examines what else Jesus was doing in dying for us on the cross. Don't miss it.

The Cross by Vic Zarley

The cross
I want to bear it
The cross
I want to share it
The cross
I want to care for it
Today

The cross
I need to heed it
The cross
I always need it
The cross
I'll not impede it
No way

The cross
It is a pain, though
The cross
It makes it rain so
The cross
Makes all the flowers grow
So tall

The cross
I want to bear it
I don't just want to stare at it
I want to be aware of it
And all

Jesus spent some time there
Dying -- it was unfair
Our crosses, though, He can't bear
For us

He is the Way
There is no doubt
He's what our lives
Should be about
When we're in pain
His name we'll shout
Oh, Jesus

But yes, His cross
Belongs to us
As in Christ we
Place our trust
In fact, in pain
We simply must
Obey Him
We will obey Him

But we fight the pain that comes to us
And then our hearts forego the trust
We placed in God when things were just
And even

But in our pain, there lies our hope
We have not reached-- the end of our rope
God says, “Yes” But we scream “Nope”
Like heathen

Accept the crosses you must bear
Deny appearances so unfair
Send your prayers up in the air
If YOU do…

Then when you're dead and in the tomb
Your heart will start in that pitch-black room
He'll roll away your stone of doom
And save you

Then when you're dead and in the tomb
Your heart will start in that pitch-black room
He'll roll away your stone of doom
And save you

Yes, He will save you
He'll save you
You will be saved
As you believe
You will be saved
Yes, He'll save you
You will be saved
You will be saved


A number of years ago (I lose track of time so I can't exactly remember) Joan Steward handed me these lyrics and asked if I'd put music to them. I believe the music works very well with her lyrics.

God Reached Down by Joan Steward and Vic Zarley

I'd walked with God in my days of youth
But I'd walked away from the word and the truth
No longer believing in the Father's Son
Just waiting for death when my time was done

I was lost, I had lost my way
But God knew I had gone astray
So He reached down, stretched out His hands
Said I'll guide you to the Promised Land

Chorus:
God reached down and He touched my soul
God reached down and He made me whole
When I'd lost faith, lost sight of my goal
God reached down and He touched my soul

Someone was praying, they were praying for me
They were praising God believing I would see
God honored the prayers of that righteous soul
Now I'm singing for Jesus, He has made me whole

No longer alone, I'm living for Him
I'm praising His name, He's redeemed me from sin
My name's written down on that sacred scroll
'Cause God reached down and He touched my soul (Chorus)

There's room for you, you can do your part
Just reach for Jesus, give Him your heart
He'll reach down, meet you more than half way
He'll touch your soul if you'll only pray (Chorus