This is resurrection day
The old life is gone, the new has come to stay
And the sorrows of the past are turnin' into praise
This is resurrection day
Come and find a new beginning
The river of God is a river of healing
Where sins are washed in a grave called baptism
Come and find a new beginning
We're alive with the One
Who is God's risen Son
Jesus Christ, Savior King
You have changed everything
This is resurrection day
Hell's been defeated, death lost its sting
And everything that has breath is lifting up His name
This is resurrection day
Come and see that He is risen
You won't find the dead here among the living
Walk into the light of the freedom we've been given
Come and see that He has risen
We're alive with the one
Who is God's risen Son
Jesus Christ, Savior King
You have changed everything
We're alive with the one
Who is God's risen Son
Jesus Christ, Savior King
You have changed everything
Wake up, we're alive and breathing
Wake up to a stone that's rolled away
Wake up in the name of Jesus
This is resurrection day
Wake up, we're alive and breathing
Wake up to a stone that's rolled away
Wake up in the name of Jesus
This is resurrection day
This is resurrection day
We're alive with the one
Who is God's risen Son
Jesus Christ, Savior King
You have changed everything
We're alive with the one
Who is God's risen Son
Jesus Christ, Savior King
You have changed everything
Wake up, we're alive and breathing
Wake up to a stone that's rolled away
Wake up in the name of Jesus
This is resurrection day
"Resurrection Day" by Josh Baldwin is a powerful worship anthem that celebrates the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death. It is a song that reminds us of the incredible hope and transformation that comes through the resurrection of Jesus.
The song begins by proclaiming, "This is resurrection day, the old life is gone, the new has come to stay." These lyrics beautifully capture the essence of what Easter represents – the death of our old selves and the rebirth of new life in Christ. It is a day of rejoicing and praise as the sorrows of the past are turned into praise.
As we dive deeper into the lyrics, we encounter the invitation to find a new beginning and experience the healing power of God's river. This concept is rooted in the biblical idea of baptism, where we symbolically die to our old selves and rise again with Christ. Romans 6:4 says, "We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." Through baptism, we are cleansed from our sins and given a fresh start in our relationship with God.
The chorus of the song declares, "We're alive with the One who is God's risen Son, Jesus Christ, Savior King, you have changed everything." These words are a powerful reminder of the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection. Through His victory over sin and death, Jesus has the power to change everything in our lives. He brings hope, healing, and new life to anyone who believes in Him.
The bridge of the song invites us to wake up and embrace the reality of Jesus' resurrection. It encourages us to leave behind the darkness and step into the light of the freedom we've been given. This echoes the words of Ephesians 5:14, which says, "This is why it is said: 'Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.'" We are called to live as people who have been awakened to the truth of Jesus' resurrection and to walk in the freedom and victory that He has secured for us.
In summary, "Resurrection Day" by Josh Baldwin is a powerful anthem of hope and celebration. It reminds us of the incredible victory of Jesus' resurrection and the new life that we have in Him. Through its lyrics, the song encourages us to embrace the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection and to live as people who have been changed by His love. It is a song that inspires us to walk in the freedom and victory that is ours through Christ.
