You said all that follow You may find
Comfort and pain, blessings in hard times
Were I to leave, where else would I go?
The words of life and of truth You hold
All I want is love
I confess to this
I will take it, Lord
ALl you have to give
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of Earth
Will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace
And You give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give
And you give
And you give yourself away
All I want is love
And I confess to this
I will take it, Lord
All You have to give
All You have to give
All You have
All You have to give
Your love, oh Lord
Reaches to the heavens
Your faithfulness stretches to the sky
And YOur righteousness is like the mighty mountains
Your justice flows like the ocean's tides
And I wil lift my voice
To woship You, my king
The song "Medley" by Third Day is a powerful and inspiring anthem that speaks to the depth of God's love and the faithfulness of His promises. With heartfelt lyrics and a captivating melody, this song invites listeners to turn their eyes upon Jesus and find comfort, strength, and hope in His presence.
The song begins by acknowledging that in following Jesus, there may be times of both comfort and pain. However, the lyrics remind us that even in the midst of hardship, we can find blessings and the words of life and truth that Jesus offers. This echoes the words of Jesus in John 6:68 when He asked His disciples if they too wanted to leave Him, to which Peter responded, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."
As the song progresses, it urges us to fix our gaze upon Jesus and His wonderful face. By doing so, the things of this world grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace. This is a powerful reminder of the importance of keeping our focus on Jesus and not allowing the distractions and challenges of life to overshadow His presence and promises. It aligns with the encouragement given in Hebrews 12:2, which tells us to "fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith."
The song also emphasizes the giving nature of God. It proclaims that He gives Himself away, pouring out His love and grace upon us. This echoes the well-known verse, John 3:16, which declares, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." It is a beautiful reminder of God's sacrificial love for us and His desire to give us everything we need.
The bridge of the song declares the greatness of God's love, faithfulness, righteousness, and justice. It draws imagery from the natural world to express the magnitude of these attributes. The mountains and the ocean's tides are used to symbolize the vastness and unchanging nature of God's righteousness and justice. This aligns with Psalm 36:5-6, which says, "Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep."
Overall, "Medley" by Third Day is a beautiful and powerful song that speaks to the heart of the Christian faith. It reminds us of the importance of keeping our focus on Jesus, of His unending love and faithfulness, and of the blessings that come from following Him. It is a call to worship and a declaration of trust in God's goodness and provision.
As we listen to this song, we are reminded of the incredible love and grace that God has poured out upon us. We are encouraged to fix our eyes upon Jesus and to trust in His promises. And we are inspired to live lives that reflect His love and faithfulness to those around us. May this song continue to touch hearts and point people towards the incredible love of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
