You are our present hope, oh Lord
You are our present hope
As I walk through the valleys
Of darkness and shadows
Even in death, I will not fear
Because there's more that follows
You will follow
'Cause we have hope in Jesus
He's a present help and redeemer
As long as I am still breathing
There is hope in Jesus, oh
So much, so much hope
We are pressed on every side
But we won't be shaken
Oh, no, no
So come what will, come what may
We are not forsaken, forsaken
(Sing it out) 'Cause we have hope (In Jesus) in Jesus
Present help and redeemer (As long as I)
As long as I am (Still breathing) still breathing (There is hope)
There is hope (In Jesus) in Jesus (One more time, we have hope)
We have hope (In the living God) in Jesus
(He's a very present help in the time of trouble and redeemer) Present help and redeemer
(As long as there is breath in my lungs) As long as I am still breathing
(There is so much hope) There is hope in Jesus
(So much, so much) There's still hope in Jesus
There's still hope in Jesus (There's still hope in Jesus)
There's still hope in Jesus (There's still hope in Jesus)
There's still hope in Jesus (There's still hope in Jesus)
There's still hope in Jesus (There's still hope in Jesus)
There's still hope in Jesus (There's still hope in Jesus)
There's still hope in Jesus (There's still hope in Jesus)
No, He has never failed
He has never failed
So why would I doubt Him?
Oh, what a present help
He has never failed
So I'll never doubt Him (Sing it out)
Oh, He has never failed
He has never failed (And He won't start now)
So why would I doubt Him?
Oh, what a present help
He has never failed (No, no, no)
So I'll never doubt Him (One more time)
Oh, He has never failed (He has never one time let me down)
He has never failed
(So why would I doubt Him?) So why would I doubt Him?
Oh, what a present help (What a very present)
(He has never failed) He has never failed
(So why would I doubt?) So why would I doubt Him?
(We have, yeah, sing it out) We have hope in Jesus
Present help, redeemer
As long as I am still breathing
There is hope in Jesus (We have)
We have hope in Jesus
Present help, redeemer
As long as I am still breathing
There is hope in Jesus
So I'll trust in Jesus
I'll trust in Jesus
I'll trust in Jesus
I'll trust in Jesus
I'll trust in Jesus
I'll trust in Jesus (Surrounded on every side)
I'll trust in Jesus (Oh, Lord, I'll)
I'll trust in Jesus (Come on, sing, I'll trust in)
I'll trust in Jesus (Some trust in horses and chariots, oh no, but)
I'll trust in Jesus (Some trust in horses and chariots but I'll trust in the name of the Lord)
I'll trust in Jesus
(I'll put my trust, one more time, we have hope, lift it up) I'll trust in Jesus
So we have hope in Jesus
Present help, redeemer
As long as I am still Breathing (I'm still breathing, there is hope)
There is hope in Jesus (In Jesus)
He has never failed
And He won't start now
He has never failed
And He won't start now
He has never failed
And He won't start now
He has never failed
And He won't start now (Check His track record)
He has never failed
And He won't start now (No, no, no)
He has never failed (Oh, no, no)
He won't start now
"We Have Hope" by Maverick City Music is a powerful song that resonates with believers, reminding us of the present hope we have in Jesus. The song beautifully expresses the assurance and confidence we can find in Christ, even in the midst of challenges and darkness.
The lyrics speak of walking through valleys of darkness and shadows, symbolizing the trials and difficulties we face in life. However, the song declares that even in the face of death, we will not fear because there is more that follows. This echoes the words of Psalm 23:4, which says, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me."
The central theme of the song is the hope we have in Jesus. It emphasizes that He is our present help and redeemer. This is based on the biblical truth that Jesus is always with us, ready to come to our aid and rescue us from any situation. Psalm 46:1 declares, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
As the song continues, it encourages us to trust in Jesus and His faithfulness. It reassures us that He has never failed and won't start now. This echoes the promise in Hebrews 13:5-6, where God promises never to leave us or forsake us. Therefore, we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid."
"We Have Hope" also acknowledges that we may be pressed on every side, but we will not be shaken. This aligns with the words of 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, which state, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." The song reminds us that even in the face of challenges, we are not forsaken by God.
The inspiration behind this song is rooted in the personal experiences and testimonies of the Maverick City Music collective. They have encountered their fair share of struggles and challenges, but their faith in Jesus has sustained them. Through this song, they want to share their hope and encourage others to trust in Jesus as well.
The song also carries a message of unity and community. Maverick City Music is known for its diverse group of worship leaders and artists from various backgrounds, coming together to create music that unifies the body of Christ. "We Have Hope" reflects this spirit of unity, reminding us that as believers, we are not alone in our faith and hope in Jesus.
Overall, "We Have Hope" is a song that speaks to the core of our Christian faith. It reminds us that no matter what we face, we have a present hope in Jesus. It encourages us to trust in His faithfulness, knowing that He is our help and redeemer. Through this song, Maverick City Music invites us to join in declaring our hope in Jesus, finding strength and assurance in His unfailing love.
