Out of darkness into light
I know that I will be alright
Here inside Your hands
I never want to stray too far
Just want to be where You are
Here inside Your plan
And You're the center of
The beginning and the end
And I place my life inside Your hands
You hold for me a perfect plan
And You are...
The beginning and the end
Everything that I've done wrong
Put You there on that cross
Where nails drove in Your hands
A crown of thorns deep in Your brow
I never knew it until now
It was all Your plan
God, You've always been
The beginning and the end
You have plans for me
You've given me a hope and a future
You have plans for me
You've given me a hope and a future
(I place my life inside your hands
You hold for me a perfect plan)
And You are...
The beginning and the end
"Beginning And The End" by Leeland is a powerful Christian song that speaks to the hope and assurance we can find in God, who is the beginning and the end of all things. The song beautifully captures the essence of God's sovereignty and His perfect plan for our lives.
As I listen to this song, the lyrics remind me of the Scripture verse in Revelation 22:13, where Jesus declares, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." This verse emphasizes that God is not only the creator of all things but also the one who holds the future and the ultimate destination of our lives.
The song's melody and Leeland's passionate vocals create an atmosphere of surrender and trust. It starts with the acknowledgment of our need for God's guidance, as the lyrics say, "Out of darkness into light, I know that I will be alright, here inside Your hands." This recognition of our dependence on God sets the tone for the rest of the song.
Leeland beautifully expresses the desire to stay close to God, to be where He is and to be aligned with His plan. The lyrics state, "I never want to stray too far, just want to be where You are, here inside Your plan." This longing to remain in God's will resonates with the scriptural teachings found in Psalm 37:4, which urges us to delight ourselves in the Lord, and He will give us the desires of our hearts.
The heart of the song lies in the chorus, where Leeland sings, "And You're the center of the beginning and the end." This simple yet profound declaration encapsulates the truth that God is both the origin and the culmination of everything. It brings to mind the verses in Colossians 1:16-17, which affirm that all things were created by Him and for Him, and in Him, all things hold together.
The bridge of the song brings a reflection on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The lyrics acknowledge our wrongdoings and the price Jesus paid for our redemption, stating, "Everything that I've done wrong, put You there on that cross, where nails drove in Your hands." This powerful imagery connects to the biblical truth found in Isaiah 53:5, which says, "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed."
Overall, "Beginning And The End" by Leeland is a song that reminds us of God's sovereignty, His perfect plan for our lives, and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. It encourages us to surrender our lives to God, trust in His guidance, and find hope in His unwavering faithfulness. In a world filled with uncertainties, this song serves as a reminder that we can find security and purpose in the hands of our loving Creator, who is the beginning and the end.
