something from the heart

did Jesus have to die?
He didnt want to, He even cried.
He begged and He tried, He asked for another way.
He shed blood, He shed tears.
He stood up, He faced fears.
He was scared
can you blame Him?
people wanted to kill Him and hand Him.
this bull could not be passed from Him
He's the only sacrifice great enough for sin.
the soldiers came like He said they would
they cam to stop Christ for good,
the disciples tried to protect Him, but Christ went without a fight.
He knew that He was the Truth and the Light.
and even though they beat Him and cursed, Jesus had not yet faced the worst.
He went to be judged, His favor was slim.
the crowd yelled and screamed, crucified Him
He was taken away and asked it announce.
"i can save You" He was told with just one renounce "i have the power, its my choice that counts"
Jesus looked to him to see and said "you no power, expect through Me"
He was taken and beaten beyond recognition.
they struck Him and struck Him not one intermission
they riped off Hod bear and spit in His face and the crowd cheered and said "more!'
what more could they want?
so he asked again and again they screamed "crucify Him!"
they brought forth a thief, a rapist, a killer, too cruel to discus.
spare him or the Christ, they said give us barabbas.
they locked Jesus up beaten and half dead
a crown of thorns they beat in His head
they next morning they walked, the Christ carried His Cross
though they beat Him and cursed this was still not the cost.
they nailed Him to a tree through His hands through His feet and He couldnt breath.
they let Him hand there, birds picked at His skin.
He hung between two thieves.... but He never sinned.  
"Father forgive them, they know not what they do!"
God, you forgave us while we crucified You!
my sins, my scares, You made them Your own.
You gave Your life and eternal home.
You took my beating, and You carried my Cross.
You were spit on for me, for my soul that was lost.
greater love has no man in this.
Jesus Christ laid His life down for His friends.
through your side, Jesus, they put the spear, and people cursing was all You could hear.
You died that day, my debt to pay.
but you rose again, You're alive today, You live in me and all Christians.
Your message wont be silenced, You will come again, You will come for me and soon will bow, every head every knee.  
the part that gets me LORD, is that while we hated and beat You, You Prayed for our forgiveness, You died for our forgiveness.
and so many people dont accept Your forgiveness.
still today they curse Your Name, they dont believe in Christ that came.
we steal, and deal and drink and cuss, but while we were sinners, You died for us.  

God and i BOTH love you!
Jesus loves and God bless!
even if you dont live Him, He does, and will ALWAYS love you!