How Deep the Father's Love for Us

I spent Easter taking care of some sweet babies. Honestly, it didn't feel like a holiday at work but toward the end of the day, when some parents were holding their long-awaited babies for the first time, I witnessed a dad looking at his wife and their son with such a loving, tender look I almost melted.  And I realized, if this dad loves his new family that much, how much more does our Heavenly Father love us? What a beautiful Easter realization.



How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
And make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the man upon the cross
My sin upon His shoulder
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom