Monday, October 27, 2014

The Crimson Worm



“But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.” Psalm 22:6

Who was this worm the reproach of men?
Despised by all when He came!

Not a Rabbi or a leader.
He held no office of high estate.

He was just a carpenter’s son!

The rebuke of men He came to save.
His Father turned away from His sight!
Undeserving of this dreadful state,
This worm for us did fight!

He was just a carpenter’s son!

For me and all, this worm did crawl
To the top of Calvary’s Hill!
Lifted high above the others there,
Took our place and did His Father will!

He was just a carpenter’s son!

Like the scarlet worm that clang to the tree,
To bring life to her own!
The stain she left was crimson red,
They lived and she went home!

He was just a carpenter’s son!

Now this Worm of low estate is lifted high above!
With a name above all other names!
King of kings! Lord of lords!

He was just a carpenter’s Son!



“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.  Colossians 1:15-20

I found it very difficult to think of the LORD as a “worm”!  However in this verse we can see the miserable state Christ was in and what He became to satisfy our sin!


I would never consider my LORD as a worm but I am so thankful He expressed His love for us and gave up His glory for such a worm as I!!!


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