DOES JESUS CARE?

Friday, February 15, 2019

DOES JESUS CARE?

1 Peter 5:6-7

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

           Old songs may not be popular or cool but often they speak to our condition more closely than the new. One such hymn is “Does Jesus Care?”

           Frank E. Graeff wrote this poem after going through some difficult trials. The period before writing this song was one of great despondency, doubt and physical pain. When he turned to God’s Word, 1 Peter 5:7 gave him wonderful comfort. Yes, He cares for you. After meditating on that truth, Graeff wrote the lyrics to this old hymn with the resounding affirmation in the chorus, “O yes, He cares!”

Does Jesus care when my heart is pained

Too deeply for mirth or song,

As the burdens press, and the cares distress

And the way grows weary and long?

Refrain

Oh yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.

Does Jesus care when my way is dark
With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades,
Does He care enough to be near?

Refrain

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long?

Refrain

Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks,
Is it aught to Him? Does He see?

Refrain

Dear Lord let me feel your care and sense that you are near today. AMEN