We've got beauty for ashes
We've got joy for our mourning and
Our praise will lift off all our heaviness
We've got peace in the chaos
We've got hope when we've gone lost
(We are lost?)
For when two of us are gathered He is Here
He is good
All the time
Amen
He sent us to bind the broken
To preach good news to the poor for
His Spirit is upon us
He's anointed us with oil to
To bring freedom to those imprisoned
The blind will see and the lame will run
For the Power that rose Him that April, lives inside of us
All of our words could never come close
To the glory of Him all history will know
So give thanks for the mercies enduring forever the Goodness of God is the story worth telling
"He Is Good" by JUDAH is a powerful and uplifting song that reminds us of the goodness of God. The lyrics convey a message of hope, joy, and peace that can be found in God's presence.
The song starts off by mentioning how God gives us beauty for ashes and joy for our mourning. This is a reference to Isaiah 61:3, which says, "To grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit." This verse speaks of God's ability to bring beauty and joy into our lives, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
The song also talks about finding peace in the chaos and hope when we feel lost. This reminds me of Psalm 46:10, which says, "Be still, and know that I am God." In times of chaos and confusion, we can find peace and hope by trusting in God and knowing that He is in control.
The next part of the song mentions being sent to bind the broken and preach good news to the poor. This is a reference to Luke 4:18, where Jesus quotes Isaiah 61:1-2, saying, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed." This verse speaks of Jesus' mission on earth to bring freedom and healing to those who are in need.
The lyrics also talk about the power of God's Spirit that lives inside of us. This reminds me of Romans 8:11, which says, "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you." This verse speaks of the power and life-giving presence of the Holy Spirit that resides in believers.
The song concludes with a declaration of God's goodness and the need to give thanks for His enduring mercies. This echoes Psalm 107:1, which says, "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" This verse reminds us to always give thanks to God for His goodness and faithfulness.
Overall, "He Is Good" by JUDAH is a song that reminds us of the goodness of God and the hope, joy, and peace that can be found in His presence. The lyrics are filled with references to Scripture, highlighting God's ability to bring beauty from ashes, to bring peace in chaos, to bring hope in times of loss, and to bring freedom and healing to those who are broken. It is a song that encourages us to trust in God's goodness and to give thanks for His enduring mercies.
