After writing devotional articles about songs for the past fifteen years, I am particularly drawn to those that challenge me to grow in my faith. As Christians, the core of our faith is centered on John 14:6, where Jesus declares He is the only way. Despite the messages of secular culture, we must boldly express this truth and celebrate His death on the cross and victory over sin.
This collection of reflective songs for communion reflects the peace we receive when we trust in Jesus to lift us, regardless of our circumstances. Jesus calls us to rely on Him and His resurrection's power, reminding us that He has conquered death and fear. As it says in 1 Corinthians 1:18, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.”
Reflecting on these songs, I am reminded of how much Jesus endured for His bride to purchase us from the grave, a truth we remember during communion. They are also perfect for singing to prepare our hearts for Easter. In Isaiah, it was prophesied that 700 years before, Jesus made the way to Heaven by coming to Earth. Christ fulfilled this prophecy on the Cross and promised to make "all things new" one day in His Word. These are some of my favorite songs that guide me in this area.
“The Cross Has the Final Word” by Cody Carnes
Consider accepting that you, like all humans, are an imperfect being. Then, think about believing in Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died for humanity's sins as a sinless Savior. Choose to make Him the Lord of your life. It's about submitting ourselves to Him and His goodness and allowing His blood to cover us and run through our veins. Have courage and sing along: "There's nothing stronger, nothing higher, nothing greater than the Name of Jesus. All the honor, all the power, and glory to the Name of Jesus."
“Remembrance” by Hillsong Worship
I find myself drawn to the song’s powerful message, which echoes the deepest desires of my heart. Even when saved, we beat ourselves up about failure, feeling unworthy of God's love. That's the point: we aren't worthy. We can't earn grace. It's a gift of unmerited favor from God to His children. Romans 5:8 tells us, "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Despite our sins, God still thinks of us as His children: sons and daughters. That's if we've accepted Jesus as our substitute and Savior.
What resonates with me about this song is its emphasis on surrendering to the Lord and acknowledging our struggles, weaknesses, and failures. Our weaknesses are nothing to hide. In fact, because of our weaknesses, God's grace and strength are perfectly revealed.
Join in and sing: “I take the bread of life/Broken for all my sin/Your body crucified/To make me whole again, I will recall the cup/Poured out in sacrifice/To trade this sinners' end/For Your new covenant/Hallelujah, I'll live my life in remembrance/Hallelujah Your promise I won't forget.”
“Mercy” by Matt Redman
This song is a daily prayer asking God to come and change our hearts and lives so that our actions and lifestyle flow from God living inside us as believers. I have adopted this anthem as my daily prayer: “We will lift up the cup/And the bread we will break/Remembering Your love/We were fallen from grace/But You took on our shame/And nailed it to a cross/Mercy, mercy/As endless as the sea/I'll sing Your hallelujah/For all eternity.”
“Psalm 90 (Satisfy Us with Your Love)” by Shane & Shane
This song is a personal testimony of the profound transformative power of redemption. Its music has quickly become a special devotional prayer for me, a reminder of God's grace and forgiveness despite my failures.
Our God is a loving and merciful God who accepts us as we are, without pretense or facade. He pours out His mercy freely, regardless of what we’ve done or what we can do for Him. All we can do is trust in His Son, Jesus Christ.
"Psalm 90 (Satisfy Us With Your Love)" is a stirring anthem that speaks to the power of hope in Christ. Sometimes, it can be hard to believe that God loves us so profoundly that He knows us intimately and wants to fill our hearts with His love. Yet, amid our brokenness, He sees us as righteous because of what Jesus did on the Cross. God sees us as He sees His Son, not based on our righteousness, appearance, talent, or gifting, but solely because of Jesus Christ.
As we reflect on Easter, that gives us cause to remember and sing out to Him: “The wrath of God poured out for sin/On Jesus crucified Consider Him our hiding place/Our shelter is alive/Because He lived and died for us/When the sun comes up satisfy us/Before the day has passed us by/Before our hearts forget all your goodness/Satisfy us with your love."
“Such An Awesome God” by The Worship Initiative
For the saved in Christ, as Revelation 21:4 puts it: “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." We serve a loving and merciful God who accepts us as we are, not whom we pretend to be. I love singing this song back to Jesus, telling Him plainly that I need no other than Him. Pray along, “Seated in majesty/Reigning in holiness/The table is set for me/For You are the living bread/Such an awesome God/So mighty, so holy, so wonderful/Such an awesome God/So selfless, so generous, so faithful/You are.”
“In My Father’s Kingdom” by Fernando Ortega
The act of Jesus drinking the fruit of the vine at the Last Supper was a poignant moment of farewell. But it wasn’t an everlasting one. As believers, we can look forward to the joy and glory of our future state, where we will take eternal communion with Jesus.
This song inspires a posture of humility and worship, recognizing that Jesus endured agony on our behalf for the joy set before Him. As His children, we can share that joy regardless of circumstances. It’s a promise we can hold on to every time we partake in communion.
As Christians, we’re responsible for contributing to building God's Kingdom on Earth. This requires us to demonstrate our walk with the Lord so that others may desire to participate.
The song is sung from the perspective of Jesus, assuring us that He will one day make "all things new." The Lamb of God is one of my favorite descriptions of God. Going back to Psalm 23 and looking forward to the book of Revelation, where followers of Jesus will sing "Worthy is the Lamb" for all eternity in Heaven.
If you wish to experience the blessings of salvation, start by admitting that you’re a sinner, believing that Jesus is the Son of God and came to die as a sinless Savior on your behalf, and choosing to make Him the Lord of your life.
“Our Father Has Won” by WorshipMob
As believers in Christ, we can rally behind the truth that God is our Father. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for our sins, and He rose again, defeating death. We can celebrate these truths and say "Hallelujah" while singing along with this infectious and energetic song. It's a beautiful way to prepare our hearts for Easter, one of the many highlights of this album's offerings of praise and worship. I love how this song's enthusiasm and energy glorify God and get me excited about my faith.
"Our Father Has Won" celebrates the freedom we’re promised in God's Holy Word: "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."
NRT lead contributor Kevin Davis is a longtime Christian music fan and an avid music collector. He credits the message of Christian music for leading him to Christ. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and three daughters.
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