I’ve come to love the song I want to share with you today. It’s one that is sung frequently at Rocky and the message is so compelling. “O Come to the Altar” reminds us that Jesus is calling each one of us. Regardless of where we are or what is going on in our lives, Jesus is calling you to come to Him and allow Him to care for you.

So what do you need to lie down at the altar? Sin? Brokenness? A parched soul? Sorrows? Ashes? What is it that you are still holding on to that is keeping you from living a life of freedom in Christ? That’s what Jesus wants.

We are reminded of Jesus’ loving words in Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV), “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Why would you hold on to these burdensome pieces of your life? If Jesus is asking you to give Him your burdens so that you could find rest, why haven’t you done this?

The good news is that Jesus will continue to call you to come into His presence and find rest. Peter tells us that “He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9b – NIV)

Maybe today is the day that you need to take that step toward the altar. Jesus is calling.

“O Come to the Altar”[i]

Are you hurting and broken within
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin
Jesus is calling

Have you come to the end of yourself
Do you thirst for a drink from the well
Jesus is calling

Chorus
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today there’s no reason to wait
Jesus is calling

Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes a new life is born
Jesus is calling
(Chorus)

Bridge
Oh what a Savior
Isn’t he wonderful
Sing alleluia, Christ is risen
Bow down before him
For he is Lord of all
Sing alleluia, Christ is risen
(Chorus)

Bear your cross as you wait for the crown
Tell the world of the treasure you’ve found

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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

[i] “O Come to the Altar,” words and music by Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick and Wade Joye, Elevation Worship Publishing, 2015.