How Could They Not Know

You came down from the heavens
Walked this earth beside us
Not because you had to
But out of love
You owed this world nothing
Yet, you gave us everything

We hung you on that cross
Out of fear and anger
In return we got not condemnation
But the gift of forgiveness
And the promise of eternal life

As I picture you hanging there
Dying for our mistake, our sins
I think about how many
Don't know you or your story

How could they not know
About your sacrifice, your promises
How could they not know your love

How could they not know
That you are the Messiah,
The Prince of Peace, Lord of Lords,
The Alpha and The Omega

How could they not know
That you are everything they need?

5-3-04