How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness, Your loving kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is ï¬nished, the end is written
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Who could imagine so great a mercy?
What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of angels stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame
The cross has spoken, I am forgiven
The King of kings calls me His own
Beautiful Savior, I'm Yours forever
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
And out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus, Yours is the victory!
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Jesus Christ, my living hope
"Living Hope" by Bethel Music is a powerful worship song that has touched the hearts of many believers around the world. The song beautifully expresses the hope and redemption found in Jesus Christ, and its lyrics are filled with deep meaning and biblical references.
The song begins by acknowledging the vast separation between humanity and God. It talks about the chasm that lay between us, symbolizing our sin and brokenness that separates us from a holy God. It also mentions the mountain that we could not climb, representing our inability to save ourselves or bridge the gap between us and God.
But in our desperation, we turn to heaven and speak the name of Jesus into the night. The song reminds us that it is through Jesus, and only through Him, that we can find hope and salvation. It is through His loving kindness that our souls are transformed and the darkness is pierced. The work of redemption is finished, and Jesus Christ becomes our living hope.
The song reflects on the mercy and grace of God, which is beyond our comprehension. It talks about how the God of angels stepped down from glory to wear our sin and bear our shame. This is a beautiful depiction of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, where He took upon Himself the sins of the world so that we could be forgiven and set free.
The lyrics also emphasize the victory of Jesus over death and sin. It declares that the grave has no claim on us because Jesus conquered death through His resurrection. The morning that sealed the promise refers to the resurrection of Jesus, where His buried body began to breathe again. This event signifies the ultimate victory over sin and death, and it is the reason why we can have living hope in Jesus.
Throughout the song, there are several biblical references that support its theme of hope and redemption. One such reference is found in 1 Peter 1:3, which says, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." This verse highlights the connection between the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that we have as believers.
Another verse that relates to the theme of the song is Romans 5:8, which says, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This verse reminds us of God's incredible love for us, displayed through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. It is this love that gives us hope and brings us into a relationship with Him.
"Living Hope" is a song that beautifully captures the essence of our faith in Jesus Christ. It reminds us of the depth of God's love and the hope that we have through His sacrifice and resurrection. This song is not just a collection of words and melodies but a powerful declaration of our faith and a reminder of the incredible hope we have in Jesus.
Sources:
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_Hope_(song)
- The Berean Test: https://www.thebereantest.com/phil-wickham-living-hope
- Jesus Freak Hideout: https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2018/03/29.PhilWickhamDeliversNewSingleLivingHopeTomorrowCoincidingWithGoodFriday.asp
- New Release Today: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=112049
- Derek Charles Johnson: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/blogs/latest-news/posts/5613471/more-than-a-song-living-hope-by-phil-wickham
