Christ brings the kingdom where barrenness blooms:
see how the image of God is restored,
yielding a harvest of talents and skills
when we acknowledge our maker as Lord.

2. Come to his kingdom of weakness made strong,
brokenness mended, the blind given sight;
welcome and dignity crown the despised,
darkness is banished by glorious light.

3. Come to his kingdom where righteousness reigns-
God has commanded: repent and believe!
Children of dust in his glory may share,
penitent rebels his favour receive.

4. Come to his kingdom of laughter and hope,
savour the freedom its fulness will bring:
no more oppression, injustice or fear-
come to the kingdom where Jesus is King!

Scriptures: Hosea 10:12, Genesis 3:19, Jeremiah 31:11-14, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7, Job 10:9, Matthew 11:4-5, Luke 7:22, Genesis 4:21-22, Romans 10:9, Matthew 25:31, Romans 8:29, Luke 4:18-19, Romans 14:17, 1 Corinthians 15:49, Luke 24:47, Mark 1:15, John 19:36-37, Acts 3:1-10, 2 Peter 3:13, Matthew 4:17, Psalms 103:14, Isaiah 32:15, Isaiah 35, Isaiah 55:12-13, Acts 20:21, Genesis 5:1, Acts 17:7, Isaiah 60:19-22, Isaiah 61:1-4, Matthew 25:14-15, John 9:1-25, Acts 11:18

665. Christ brings the kingdom where barrenness blooms