Life was Never the Same When They Saw Jesus Again

Aug 2009 (Retreat Day 8)

LIFE WAS NEVER THE SAME WHEN THEY SAW JESUS AGAIN

As the stone was rolled away

Life was never the same

When they saw Jesus again

At the table with friends

The bread was never the same

When He broke it again

By the sea of Galilee

The miracle was never the same

When it was performed again

As He opened their eyes

Their passion was never the same

When He called their names again

As He showed the nail marks

Their faith was never the same           

When they touched His hands and feet again

As He asked whether you loved Him

The answer would never mean the same

When you see Him again

The fisherman who followed Jesus

But denied him three times

Is now laying his life down for Him

Life was silently transforming in that three days

When Jesus was away

The Lord was closer than ever in His absence

Than in his presence

There is nothing else that matters

But to see Him again

You are all I want

Life was never the same without Jesus

Life was never the same in that three days

Life was never the same when they saw Him again

Life was never the same when joy replaced tears

Life was never the same when love empowered frailty

It’s not just your victory over death, but I can see you again

It’s not just the greatest work is done, but I can be with you again

And You will come again, from our permanent home in heaven

When they saw Jesus again, their lives were never the same

Lord, my life will never be the same as I have seen you again