New Mercies

Kristine and I recently moved. While our new location puts me farther from the airport, it brings us closer to the kids and grandkids. Being near the little ones is important—it’s a tradeoff that’s well worth it.

Each morning, as I sit at the breakfast nook and look out the window, the words comes to mind: new mercies.

Of course, I’m thinking of the hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness:
“Morning by morning new mercies I see.”

This weekend, we celebrate the greatest of those mercies—Christ breaking through the darkness to declare that life has conquered death. The resurrection is the ultimate declaration of new mercies.

For years my dear friend, Laurie Gayle Stephenson, and I had the honor of singing during Easter weekend services at Second Baptist Church of Houston. Those were unforgettable moments—powerful, joyful celebrations of the risen Lord.

Here’s a performance of “I’ve Just Seen Jesus” from one of those services. I hope it encourages you and reminds you of the mercy and wonder we have in Him.

Even in our darkest hours, may we always remember to look for the new mercies found in the empty cross and the empty tomb.

He is risen.

Steve