Jesus is the sweetest name i know
and He's just the same as His lovely name
and that's the reason why i love Him so
oh, Jesus is the sweetest name i know
in my life's experiences, and especially over the past number of years that i've been touring internationally, i've had many opportunities to observe the potential of the word "Jesus." based on one little 5-letter, 2-syllable word, people are moved to shout harsh words, to break down in tears, to administer violence, to give and receive forgiveness...
in kyrgyzstan there were two longer-length dramas that my team and i would sometimes present. during one of the dramas in particular, the pre-recorded music was subdued enough in spots that we could hear the voices of nearby people in the audience if they happened to speak to one another (there was no speaking from the actors in this particular drama). in the drama, while trying to stop a fight one of the characters in the drama is killed and positioned with arms outstretched, by the very same warring individuals to whom he is trying to bring peace.
at one concert, just after the murder - as the action paused for a moment, the music ebbed, and the body of the slain character remained on stage - i overheard a whisper: "Jesus..." and a second later, "Jesus..." it was honestly one of the sweetest sounds i have ever heard. a few of the audience had "recognized" the person of Jesus... not because of a white robe and a red sash, not because of long hair and a beard; yes, while likely in part because of the imagery of a position of death with arms outstretched, but i believe the even more important component of this realization was due to the sacrifice of the Peace-maker. the Peace-bringer. rumors of Him had preceded His revelation.
and a simple 5-letter, 2-syllable word whispered at the moment of epiphany struck a note that rung to the very core of my soul. sweet, indeed.
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