Day 23- "Secret Ambition"

Have you ever really thought about what it must have been like for Jesus to live life on earth for his 30+ years fully aware of what awaited him at the end?  I cannot imagine, but it is important for us to consider.  Jesus knew what he was doing.  He knew the pain he would suffer.  He CHOSE to die for our sins and offer sanctuary and comfort to those, like you and I, who did not and do not deserve it.  Enjoy the first song in our week of music.  Lyrics can be found after the break.




SECRET AMBITION by Michael W. Smith

from the album I 2 eye

Young man up on the hillside, Teaching new ways
Each word winning them over, Each heart a kindled flame
Old men watch from the outside, Guarding their prey
Threatened by the voice of the paragon
Leading their lambs away
Leading them far away


Chorus:
Nobody knew His secret ambition
Nobody knew His claim to fame
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
He tore the Holy Veil away
Questioning those in powerful position
Running to those who called His name
(But) Nobody knew His secret ambition
Was to give His life away


His rage shaking the temple, His word to the wise
His hand healing on the seventh day, His love wearing no disguise
Some say Death to the radical, He's way out of line
Some say Praise be the miracle, God sends a blessed sign
A blessed sign for troubled times


Chorus:
Nobody knew His secret ambition
Nobody knew His claim to fame
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
He tore the Holy Veil away
Questioning those in powerful position
Running to those who called His name
(But) Nobody knew His secret ambition
Was to give His life away
no, no, no, no
I tell you nobody knew,
until he gave his life away