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"Covered by the Cross" by Ezra Worship Initiative: Redemption Through His Finished Work


"Covered by the Cross" by the Ezra Worship Initiative is a song about redemption and grace that (for me) echoes truths found in Romans 3:23–24 and Colossians 1:13–14. That, together with great worship music and vocals, makes this song a pleasure to listen to. The lyrics remind us what authentic faith is and the freedom that we all may find in Christ's finished work. 

Ezra Worship Initiative - Covered by the Cross (feat. Grant Keith)We can only start to appreciate His sacrifice when we take a closer look at our own lives and start to realize that we need God in our lives, "I was broken beneath my blame // I was a slave to my sin and shame // till I found you." He changes lives once we reach a turning point, "I found passion and reasons to praise, cause you're my home." It's up to us to keep our eyes on Him and grow our faith. It is then that we can sing, "I believe that when You say it's finished // My blame, my sin, my shame // Is covered by the cross." 

Christ's sacrifice on the cross is for you and me; it applies to everyone and nobody is excluded: "I believe, I believe, I believe / That I'm covered by the cross." His sacrifice is an invitation to each of us to trust in His saving power and live in the freedom He provides. 

The Ezra Worship Initiative delivers this song with so much passion and energy that it more or less becomes "contagious"… You'll quickly find yourself singing along, "I believe that when you say its finished // My blame, my sin, my shame, // Is Covered by the Cross." Yes, His grace changes everything!

(Related scripture: Romans 3:23-24; Colossians 1:13-14; John 19:30)

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