scars on his hands – Song Dive

The next entry for my Blog is Loved By You, which was written by Paul T. Duncan, Jeffrey Thomas Pardo, and Riley Clemmons. It was first released May 19, 2023. A link to Riley Clemmons singing the song is at the bottom of the Blog.

Sometimes I feel like I’m alone
A bit too broken, unseen, unknown
Sometimes the doubt starts creeping in
So come remind me once again

I am believed in, I am held on to
Don’t have to wonder who I belong to
I’m always wanted, always known
And always treasured, it’s true
I am loved by you

Hmm, it’s in your blood, it’s in your scars
How far you’d go to reach my heart
You call me chosen, you call me yours
And that’s all that matters forevermore

I am believed in, I am held on to
Don’t have to wonder who I belong to
I’m always wanted, always known
And always treasured, it’s true
I am loved by you

Loved by you
Ooh, yeah

I don’t deserve it, I never could
But you’re just that faithful, you’re just that good
How lovely it is to be loved by you
I don’t deserve it, I never could
But you’re just that faithful, you’re just that good
How lovely it is to be loved by you, yeah!

I am believed in (I am believed in), I am held on to (held on to)
Don’t have to wonder (I don’t have to) who I belong to (who I belong to)
I’m always wanted, always known
And always treasured, it’s true (it’s true, it’s true)
I am loved by you

I am loved by you
I am loved, loved by you, oh, yeah
I am loved by you

Do you ever feel as if you are completely alone and almost as if you have been abandoned? Sometimes we probably all get the feeling that we are really alone in this world and no one really cares about us. Maybe we ask ourselves the question, if I died tomorrow, how long would it be before anyone even knew I was gone? Once this doubt gets into our head, we really start wondering about our life and whether or not anyone cares about us. Maybe this feeling is triggered by a bad day a work, an accident, an argument with someone you love, or maybe a broken relationship. The more we think about it, the more insecure we become. We start thinking that perhaps we truly are all alone and always will be. Have you been there before or perhaps even feel this way as you start to listen to this song?

The chorus of this song reminds us that we are never alone and that we are loved more than we can even imagine. In the book of Matthew 28:20, we find this promise from Jesus, “And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” The chorus of the song reinforces the fact that no matter how we feel about ourselves and others around us, we are always loved. I think the real issue is that although Jesus is always with us, once we have accepted him as God’s son, we seem to forget about him and his omnipresence. Once we stop and take the time to open our hearts again, we feel his love and compassion. We are then reminded that he is always there and that he has never deserted us nor will he ever desert us. I suppose the real question is, why do we seem to forget about Jesus; especially in the most challenging times in our lives? Think about what he did for us; see the scars on his hands and feet from the nails, see the scars on his back from the beating, the scars on his head from the crown of thorns, and remember how he was put into a tomb. What is even more amazing is that he came back from the dead, to provide even more proof that he is eternal and is the son of God. If he did all of this just for each of us, why do we forget him in our daily lives? As the song says, we are always wanted, treasured, and loved by him.

Do we really deserve the love and promises of Jesus, I don’t think so; in fact, I know there is no way we could repay Jesus for his sacrifice for us. The really good news is that all he asks of us is to accept him for who he is, the sacrificial lamb that died on the cross for each of us so we could spend eternity with him. How many times have we turned our backs on him through our actions and words? Although we are unfaithful to him, he is always faithful to us; no matter what we have said or done in our lives. We don’t deserve his love, but he gives it to us anyway. Jesus loves us with an unfailing and eternal love. He will always be there to pick us up and dust us off when we fall. He is there with us in our deepest darkest moments. We are his greatest treasure; we are his children. We are told in the book of 1 John 3:1-2, “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.”

The greatest treasures we will ever have are the love of Jesus and being able to spend eternity with him. Always remember that he is your number one fan, the one who is always with you, and never leaves your side.

Select to Hear Riley Clemmons Sing Loved By You

The next entry for my Blog is The Commission, which was written by David Blake, Neesmith Cain, Logan Cain, Carter Frodge, Taylor Matz, and Madison Jonson. It was first released December 11, 2021. A link to Cain singing the song is at the bottom of the Blog.

See my hands and look at my feet
It’s okay if it’s hard to believe
I have faith you will do greater things
It’s my time to go but before I leave

Go tell the world about me
I was dead but now I live
I’ve gotta go now for a little while
But goodbye is not the end

Don’t forget the things that I taught you
I’ve conquered death and I hold the keys
Where I go you will go too, someday
But there’s much to do here before you leave

Go tell the world about me
I was dead but now I live
I’ve gotta go now for a little while
But goodbye is not the

End of the journey, the end of the road
My spirit is with you wherever you go
You have a purpose and I have a plan
I’ll make you this promise
I’ll come back again but until then

Go tell the world about me
I was dead but now I live
I’ve gotta go now for a little while
But goodbye is not the end

go tell them about me
(Go tell the world) I’ve gotta go
(Go tell the world) for a little while
But goodbye is not the end

Many of us who know about Jesus realize that he died on the cross for us so we could have eternal life in heaven. For those who don’t know about Jesus, I hope this entry will provide you with a little better understanding of Jesus and his purpose. I also believe there is a very key message that often gets forgotten and overlooked in the Christian community and that is the most important command that Jesus gave to everyone. The time period for the song takes place after Jesus has risen from the dead and is appearing before those who loved him and followed him.

It was foretold for thousands of years that Jesus would be born, would die, and then come back to life. People had waited throughout the centuries for his coming, and then it finally happened. I believe that people today who have read about the prophecies of Jesus, the life of Jesus, and have accepted him as their personal savior; have failed to realize one command that Jesus left with them. This one command is what this song is all about. Think about the people who saw Jesus after he rose from the dead, what were they looking at when they saw him and what were their thoughts? After seeing his face, I would probably look at his hands and his feet to see if those nail scars were there. The last time I had seen him, he was hanging from the cross with blood coming out of his hands and feet. In this song, the writer notes that Jesus is prepared for this first impression and gives us a little time to take in what we are seeing. He understands our unbelief, but he has a mission for us and has faith in us taking on this mission.

His command to us is to tell the world about him. Let the world know about who Jesus is and why he came, and that his coming had been foretold for many centuries. We are told that he believes we will do even greater things than he did. I know this is hard to believe, but we have so many more opportunities to spread his word and love. His time on earth was short and he could only reach those he came in personal contact with. Think about the options we have today to share his message; we have churches, video, music, cell phones, and social networks that span the globe. We can reach more people in a single day than he could have reached in centuries. His mission for all of us is also known as the Great Commission, and is found in the book of Matthew 28:18-20, “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

We are reminded to not forget the things he taught us about love, acceptance, forgiving, and eternal life. As we accept this mandated mission, we are told to make everyone aware of everything we know about Jesus. Everyone needs to know how they can be brought from the deep despairs of life into an eternal life of love. Yes, we will still have our daily struggles, but our eyes and our hearts need to always be looking towards the ultimate goal; eternity in heaven in perfect peace. If you have accepted Christ as your personal savior, have you accepted the Great Commission and put it into practice? Have you witnessed the joy on someone’s face once they accepted Christ into their lives? When does your commission start? Today. When does your commission end? When you draw your last breath.

Jesus said, Go tell the world about me…….

Click to Hear Cain Sing The Commission