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Track Five: Hands That Held Redemption
Continuing the journey, the fifth track, Hands That Held Redemption, brings listeners to the foot of the cross, focusing on the nailing of Jesus’ hands. This song captures the duality of agony and liberation, as the hands that crafted the universe were pierced to offer us salvation. The melody intertwines sorrow and hope, reflecting the powerful symbolism of each nail, each wound, as a key to our redemption. As you listen, allow yourself to feel the weight of this act and the boundless grace it represents. “Hands That Held Redemption” is a profound meditation on the sacrifice made and the unmeasurable love that held Jesus to the cross, offering a pathway to forgiveness and eternal life for all.
Devotional for “Hands That Held Redemption”
Introduction:
In the fifth devotional of “Journey of Redemption: The Path of the Cross,” we turn our focus to “Hands That Held Redemption.” This track meditates on the nailing of Jesus’ hands to the cross, a symbolic and painful moment where the hands that crafted the universe were pierced for our sins. As we delve into this song and scripture, let’s reflect on the profound significance of His sacrifice and the redemption offered through His wounded hands.
Scripture Reading:
John 20:24-29 Consider the passage where Thomas encounters the risen Christ and is invited to touch His wounds. Reflect on the reality of Jesus’ physical suffering and the proof of His resurrection.
Reflective Questions:
- What does it mean to you personally that Jesus’ hands, which performed miracles and showed compassion, were nailed to the cross?
- How does the image of Jesus’ scarred hands deepen your understanding of His sacrifice and love for you?
- Thomas saw and believed when he touched Jesus’ wounds. How can you, even without seeing, come to a deeper faith and understanding of Jesus’ sacrifice?
Listening to the Song:
As you listen to “Hands That Held Redemption,” let the lyrics and music help you visualize the scene at Calvary. Think about the significance of each nail and the hands that were willingly outstretched for your salvation.
Personal Reflection:
Spend some time in quiet reflection or writing in your journal. Consider the personal impact of Jesus’ sacrifice. How do the hands that were nailed to the cross continue to hold, guide, and mold your life today?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, Thank you for the hands that held redemption, for the pain endured for my salvation. Help me never to forget the sacrifice made on the cross, the love displayed in those outstretched hands. May I always feel the guiding touch of those scarred hands in my life, leading me closer to You. Teach me to live in gratitude and to extend my hands in love and service to others, just as Jesus did for me. Amen.
Closing Thought:
As you go forward today, remember the hands that were nailed to the cross for you. Let this remembrance guide your actions and interactions. Think about how you can use your hands to serve, love, and demonstrate the same sacrificial love that Jesus showed.
This devotional for “Hands That Held Redemption” aims to deepen the listener’s appreciation for the personal and universal implications of Jesus’ sacrifice, encouraging a thoughtful and active response to His enduring love and redemption.
Lyrics
Hands That Held Redemption
Verse 1
On the hill where mercy meets the sky,
Hands that formed the stars were lifted high.
Nailed to wood, for every sin and sigh,
The hands of God, in love, chose not to pry.
Chorus
Hands that held redemption, nails that wrote our story,
Pierced for our transgressions, bathed in holy glory.
In His grasp, we find our history,
The hands that hold the universe, hold victory.
Verse 2
With every pound of hammer, prophecy was sealed,
“Surely He has borne our griefs,” His fate revealed.
For every nail that pierced, for every groan,
In His wounds, we found a grace we’ve never known.
Chorus
Hands that held redemption, nails that wrote our story,
Pierced for our transgressions, bathed in holy glory.
In His grasp, we find our history,
The hands that hold the universe, hold victory.
Bridge
Look upon these hands, the price they’ve paid,
See the love that wouldn’t fade.
From these hands, flows a river wide,
With mercy, grace, and life inside.
Chorus
Hands that held redemption, nails that wrote our story,
Pierced for our transgressions, bathed in holy glory.
In His grasp, we find our history,
The hands that hold the universe, hold victory.
Outro
So let us come, with hearts wide open, to the One who was broken,
For in His hands, we find our token, of love forever spoken.
By His hands, we are free, by His love, we see,
The hands that held redemption, have won the victory.
Chord Chart
Hands That Held Redemption
Bb Eb Gm Bb F
Verse 1
Bb Eb
On the hill where mercy meets the sky,
Gm F
Hands that formed the stars were lifted high.
Bb Eb
Nailed to wood, for every sin and sigh,
Gm F Bb
The hands of God, in love, chose not to pry.
Chorus
Eb F
Hands that held redemption, nails that wrote our story,
Gm Dm
Pierced for our transgressions, bathed in holy glory.
Eb Gm
In His grasp, we find our history,
Eb F Bb. Eb
The hands that hold the universe, hold victory.
Verse 2
Bb Eb
With every pound of hammer, prophecy was sealed,
Gm F
“Surely He has borne our griefs,” His fate revealed.
Bb Eb
For every nail that pierced, for every groan,
Gm F Bb
In His wounds, we found a grace we’ve never known.
Chorus
Eb F
Hands that held redemption, nails that wrote our story,
Gm Dm
Pierced for our transgressions, bathed in holy glory.
Eb Gm
In His grasp, we find our history,
Eb F Eb
The hands that hold the universe, hold victory.
Bridge
Eb F
Look upon these hands, the price they’ve paid,
Gm
See the love that wouldn’t fade.
Dm
From these hands, flows a river wide,
Eb
With mercy, grace, and life inside.
Chorus
Eb F
Hands that held redemption, nails that wrote our story,
Gm Dm
Pierced for our transgressions, bathed in holy glory.
Eb Gm
In His grasp, we find our history,
Eb F Bb.
The hands that hold the universe, hold victory.
Outro
Eb Gm F. Bb
So let us come, with hearts wide open, to the One who was broken,
Eb Gm F
For in His hands, we find our token, of love forever spoken.
Eb F
By His hands, we are free, by His love, we see,
Gm Eb
The hands that held redemption, have won the victory.
Bb Eb Gm Bb F Bb