"Hallelujah! What a Saviour!"

This line is the refrain for the hymn "Man of Sorrows" by Philip P. Bliss. Each verse describes what the Man of Sorrows (Jesus) went through for our sake in order that our sins might be atoned for and his righteousness imputed to us. Then the refrain comes in, signifying our response to these wonderful truths: "Hallelujah! What a Saviour!" 

This should be our life's refrain. In poverty and riches, sickness and in health - Hallelujah, what a Saviour! When we feel confused, emotional, and frustrated, we can still say Hallelujah because we know what kind of a Saviour we have. When we are aware of God's crazy love for us in our unlovable state, we can praise Him for the gift of the Saviour that He gave out of His love for us. Whatever happens, at the end of day we can say "Hallelujah! What a Saviour!" 

This is what Hebrews 12:1-2 means when it says to "run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Jesus counted it a joy to die for us. Wow. That should inspire us to praise and joyfulness. We are to be looking to Jesus, our Saviour, during the whole race. Because of Him we can say "Hallelujah" in any circumstance.