He "left" the way he lived ... answering His call

This is actually Part II of an earlier post in which I first shared the meaning behind my utmost incredible love for the song "I will rise" by Chris Tomlin.


My repost is due to an even since deeper personal resonance to its lyrics ... in fact, I think I've really figured out some just why it is that this song has been so life impacting to me ... it's directly because of ......... the way in which my Dad lived his.


I suppose I can even say (as much as I'll ever 'here on earth' be able to) that I can even somewhat understand why he had to "leave" us ... which is all because - God spoke and Papamore answered.

Thus, He "left" the way he lived ... answering His call ...


I especially love this part ...
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"


I believe that is referring to how Papa must have simultaneously heard angel's singing his invitation song while also hearing the longing cries from our hearts begging him not to leave us ... 


But ... in the end, God won ... as He should have and as He always should ... because the bottom line is ... Worthy is the Lamb.  


Christ's death upon the cross has to hold our lives greatest meaning and greatest purpose ... which is to join Him for all of eternity ... in glory.


And soon we too will have no more sorrow, no more pain ... THAT is the silver lining of our grief ... THAT is the immeasurable Hope in our sorrow.


Hope is still there ... He has never left us ... He is still here ...




I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise


For PapAmore', Arend 'Odee' Lenderink
http://papamore.blogspot.com