April 27, 2006

Our God Reigns

When the Holy Spirit imparts something to your spirit, and you receive it and agree with it, it doesn't matter what else is happening around you, what you see with your eyes, or what others tell you that might seem to contradict it... you know its true.

Listening to a song called "Our God Reigns" by Delirious just reminded me of this. No matter what is happening in this world, the truth is OUR GOD REIGNS. As I listened to this song my ears and mind were drawn to the tragedies depicted and I felt burdened, but as I heard the truth... that Our God Reigns, I couldn't help be lifted up and encouraged. We can praise God no matter what the circumstances! Our spirit just longs to cry out in praise to God.


40 million babies lost to Gods great orphanage,
It’s a modern day genocide and a modern day disgrace
If this is a human right then why aren’t we free?
The only freedom we have is in a man nailed to a tree.

100 million faces, staring at the sky,
Wondering if this HIV will ever pass us by.
The devil stole the rain and hope trickles down the plug,
But still my Chinese take away could pay for someone’s drugs.

Our God reigns, Our God reigns,
Forever your kingdom reigns.

The west has found a gun and it’s loaded with ‘unsure’
Nip and tuck if you have the bucks in a race to find a cure.
Psalm one hundred and thirty nine is the conscience
to our selfish crime,
God didn’t screw up when he made you,
He’s a father who loves to parade you.

Yes he reigns, yes you reign, yes you reign,
For there is only one true God,
But we’ve lost the reins on this world,
Forgive us all, forgive us please,
As we fight for this broken world on our knees.

Written by Delirious? ©2005 Curious? Music UK

2 comments:

Steve said...

Hallelujah, our God reigns!!!

And he lives forever more - reigning and ruling in righteousness and justice and love.

Holy Spirit, give us eyes to see what you are showing us, and ears to hear what you are saying to us.

Katy said...

Hey Tom! Wow, powerful lyrics...I had never heard this song before, but it's amazing. You always have incredibly challenging, insightful posts, which is always great for me to read.
Thanks for your comment on my blog; I am excited about getting back into the "blogging business." I'm still in the US right now, but I will be heading towards Malaysia in about a week. I will be very glad to be home! How have you been? I'm sure God has continued to lead and grow you, as well as use you to bless many others.
Have a great day!