[Verse 1:]
Freedom has come
Your Love found a way to my heart
Devotion reigns
Alive with your song
I'm living this anthem of grace
Forever reign
[Pre-Chorus:]
Faith resounds
Hope brings out
Your love will lead us home
[Chorus:]
We are your People
We live to worship
We live to Carry Your name
Making a way by Your Love
To move every mountain
We're living with healing and grace
We carry your name
Jesus
[Verse 2:]
God of the nations
Streets come to life with your Love
Let Heaven reign
God of salvation
Your Kingdom is coming again
We watch and pray
"We Are Your People" by Darlene Zschech is a powerful worship song that captures the essence of our identity as believers and our purpose in worshiping God. The song is included in Darlene Zschech's album "You Are Love," which was released in 2011.
The lyrics of the song speak of the freedom we have found in Christ and the devotion that flows from our hearts as we live out our lives in worship to Him. It declares that we are a people who carry the name of Jesus and are called to make a way for His love to move every mountain and bring healing and grace to the world.
One of the key themes of the song is our identity as God's people. It reminds us that we are not just individuals, but a collective body of believers who are called to live and worship together. This idea is rooted in Scripture, where we see the concept of God's people as a community throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
In the book of Exodus, for example, God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and established them as His chosen people. He made a covenant with them and promised to be their God and to dwell among them (Exodus 6:7). This covenant relationship created a sense of belonging and identity for the Israelites, and they were called to worship and obey God together as a community.
In the New Testament, the concept of God's people is expanded to include not only the Israelites but also all who believe in Jesus Christ. In 1 Peter 2:9, Peter describes believers as "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession," highlighting our identity as God's people. We are called to live in unity, worshiping and serving God together.
The song also reflects the biblical theme of worship as a response to God's love and salvation. In Romans 12:1, the apostle Paul urges believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, as an act of worship. Our worship is not just about singing songs on Sunday mornings but encompasses every aspect of our lives as we live in surrender to God.
Furthermore, the song emphasizes the role of worship in bringing God's Kingdom to earth. It speaks of making a way for His love to move every mountain and bring healing and grace. This echoes the words of Jesus in the Lord's Prayer, where He teaches us to pray, "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). Our worship is a powerful tool in partnering with God to bring about His Kingdom purposes in the world.
Overall, "We Are Your People" by Darlene Zschech is a song that reminds us of our identity as God's people, our purpose in worshiping Him, and the transformative power of His love. It encourages us to live in unity, carry the name of Jesus, and be a vessel for His love and grace to impact the world around us. May this song inspire us to live out our faith and worship God wholeheartedly.
