Empty pages
I am only a pen
Waiting for You to write a story
Empty stages
I am just the instrument in Your hands
You're the One before me
So have Your way put on a show
'Cause I'm worth nothing on my own
You turn a melody into a symphony
The painter and I will be Your canvas
You make a masterpiece out of the mess of me
You're the Creator and I will be Your canvas
(Your canvas)
I'm a flower
I was only just a seed You planted and watered in the garden
You give me life, You give me hope
You're all I need and nothing now
I'm just a vessel You are the source
You turn a melody into a symphony
The painter and I will be Your canvas
You make a masterpiece out of the mess of me
You're the Creator and I will be Your canvas
(Your canvas, Your canvas, Your canvas)
Your canvas
(Your canvas, Your canvas, Your canvas)
I'm the pen and You're the poet
The instrument, You're composing
I'm just a vessel You're the source
I'm a seed that You have planted
'Cause You're the vine and I'm the branches
I'm just a vessel You are the source
(Your canvas, Your canvas, Your canvas)
You turn a melody into a symphony
You're the Creator and I will be—
"Canvas" by Colton Dixon is a powerful and inspiring song that speaks to the idea that we are merely instruments in the hands of our Creator. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of how God takes our empty pages and empty stages and transforms them into something beautiful and meaningful.
The song begins by acknowledging our own inadequacy and emptiness. We are compared to a pen, waiting to be used by God to write a story. We are also compared to an empty stage, ready to be filled with His presence and purpose. This imagery sets the stage for the message of the song - that we are nothing without God, but with Him, we become His masterpiece.
As the song progresses, it emphasizes the importance of surrendering ourselves to God's will. We are encouraged to let Him have His way and put on a show through our lives. The lyrics beautifully express the humility and recognition that we are worth nothing on our own, but through God's guidance and inspiration, we can become something extraordinary.
One of the most powerful aspects of "Canvas" is how it relates to several Scripture verses that speak to the theme of being vessels or instruments in God's hands. In John 15:5, Jesus says, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." This verse echoes the sentiment of the song - that without God, we are empty and powerless, but with Him, we can bear much fruit and create something beautiful.
Another Scripture verse that resonates with the theme of "Canvas" is Ephesians 2:10, which says, "For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." This verse reminds us that we are God's masterpiece, His canvas, and He has created us with a purpose. We are not meant to live aimlessly or without direction, but rather to fulfill the good things that God has planned for us.
The song also touches on the idea of God as the ultimate Creator. In Genesis 1:27, it says, "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." This verse highlights the fact that we are created in the image of God, the ultimate Creator. Just as an artist uses a canvas to create a masterpiece, God uses us as His canvas to create something beautiful and unique.
"Canvas" by Colton Dixon is a song that inspires and encourages us to surrender ourselves to God's will and allow Him to work through us. It reminds us that we are vessels, instruments, and masterpieces in the hands of our Creator. The lyrics, combined with the powerful imagery and the connection to Scripture, make this song a truly impactful and thought-provoking piece of music. It serves as a reminder that we are not alone in this world, but rather part of a greater plan and purpose.
