Music: “Duke Street” by John Hatton, 1789 From the Lutheran Service Book and Hymnal #387 Copyright 1958
Tonight I am tired. The wind is whipping and howling outside. The forecast for the next couple days looks a lot more like November than May and my tulips that bloomed just this morning will probably be shredded to bits tomorrow. My daughter, Raya, has a cold. Again. I think I might be coming down with something too... But... I know that my Redeemer lives. He is sustaining my life and yours - granting daily breath. He is sitting at God's right hand - exalted and on his throne. In the original 8 verses of this hymn, the phrase "he lives" is repeated over 30 times. It is so simple, but it's the foundation of the Christian faith. It's also deeply personal - he cares about every single little detail of our lives. So even though I'm not in a great mood tonight, I'll take a cue from Samuel Medley and remind myself with repetition - He Lives. It's good news that changes everything!
