This doesnt sit well with many people and you might be among them! My score was way too harsh. Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply,Be fruitful, and multiply, I acknowledge that some songs served up to the body might be better applied in a private, personal time of worship but at the same time the church needs to grow not in endurance but true passion and devotion. Virtually all artists copyright their music, including Christian artists who borrow from the Bible for their music. I responded to a previous comment but a lot of people missed it so I will say it again. Although, there arent many concerts during the current pandemic. Sometimes I think in our desire to be sensitive to what God wants from us we over complicate things and neglect the truth of the Holy Spirits role to will and to work in you for his good pleasure. Concern over man-centered song worship has its place, but song worship is only a snippet of whole worship, or as Paul calls it, true and proper worship offer your bodies as a living sacrifice to God. In spite of that, is it Biblically to ask Him to remember? Spurgeon said in one of his writings: Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong but rather between right and almost right. Furthermore, amongst the San Bushmen ( a local hunter gatherer people), the evening before a hunt (with bow and arrow), they dance around a fire, with a set step and rhythm, singing a repetitive song till they fall over in a trance-like state, where they see things in the spiritual realm. Whether or not it should be sung in church, I dont really care. and I hope we can rejoined in heaven to meet pray for me you are also in my prayers ! I would say The blessing falls under the 4th category. Calmly and politely state your case in a comment, below. Far more and better than we can in our human frailty. So at the outset I will say no motives (good or bad) are assumed here. My heart was overwhelmed by the words reminding me of how the Lord loves us as his children. And yes, Im especially referring to these places churning out thousands of contemporary, shallow, often nonsensical Christian songs, mainly for or partly for other reasons than truly caring for where those consuming it, ends up! But true worship comes from people who are deeply emotional and who love deep and sound doctrine. TastyWallet made me smile! I dont think of it as much for the New Testament Christian, though it is entirely applicable. But God is concerned if our hearts are whole. (NLT) Other Benedictions in the Bible In the Old Testament, benedictions were ceremonial pronouncements of God's favor or blessing on the congregation administered during worship gatherings. I agree with you, except for the well intended part. God is the one to enjoy our praise for it is unto Him, not, we get it wrong often that we need to enjoy a song but in truth, we are to put God first. This is too evident in much of todays worship music. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Judy loadsman. Lecrae) This Is Living, Elevation Worship (Feat. Christian artists and married couple Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe also helped pen this recent release. If we cant get then with sound Theology, lets put them in a trance like state of euphoria Me reckon if Im a 1st year law student, it will be folly to try and compare myself to the law Professor, or already practice law! It was freely given to you as a gift from God so why now do you claim it as yours with a copyright! And a thousand generations And your family and your children. I agree about the excessive repetition, although I think ones response to that can change with age, with younger people often wanting a more emotional, intense encounter and those who are a bit older wanting more actual content. Ask God for these blessings for yourself. And behind you, and beside you. To remember; by implication, to mention; also (as denominative from zakar) to be male X burn (incense), X earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, X still, think on, X well. Doing this, Bible verses & those selected truly meaningful worship song lyrics learned by heart, will come more & more effectively to mind in times of trial, temptation or affliction. [ Speaking as a general rule ]. Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? I appreciate reading from your perspective about repetition. As a musician and worship elder in my church I am tasked with testing the biblical integrity of the music we use in worship. He is for you, He is for you. The Bible expounds on three Hananiahs in particular, one before the Babylonian exile, one during the exile, and one when the Jews returned to Jerusalem from their captivity in Babylon. I went and read Deuteronomy chapter 7, and took away these key points, which I think helps to make Jons case: It was originally a blessing God instructed Moses to tell Aaron to give to the people of Israel in Numbers 6:24-26. Unbelievers wont miss the message the first time, much less the second or third. Just my thought. Exodus 33:19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. If the message is Gods law and gospel, we must proclaim it and let the Holy Spirit sort out the rest. I agree with your assessment and love this song. Contextually, it ends the Chorus, stating that Elevation Worship receives and agrees with the blessing. Love is an emotion, not an idea. At one point they say as we receive we agree. I didnt see that line analyzed. We need it because we forget too quickly and go back to fear. Prayer Verses. Ha ha! I am not a fan of repetition. Although the song is scriptural, it relies heavily on repetition that in my context elicits a cultural animistic mystical response. Most often not due to reverentially to God, but rather by way of applying the words to your own lifes circumstances, which cause your fake spiritual euphoric moment. Deuteronomy 1:11 Verse Concepts Yes, the people of the Most High are Israel, including the churchits not a genetics thing; but if thats the case (and it is) then we are held to the same expectations in that regard, save for anything Levitical post-golden calf, as that was added after the covenant and has since been made obsolete via the blood of our Savior. Rather, it seems like a secret agenda of hoping Hell give us what we want (hindering on the prosperity gospel here). Great question! 26 May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.' Read full chapter Numbers 5 Numbers 7 New Living Translation (NLT) Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Its one thing hearing/listening into such a blessing (and hopefully being drawn to enquire further!) The Bible repeatedly states, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. (e.g. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) - The Blessing, Rend Collective Build Your Kingdom Here, Hillsong Young & Free (Feat. Start FREE. Those undeterred by repetition may consider ending their church service with this song; However, I cannot recommend this song for seeker-sensitive churches without an explanation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Breastplate. And no shortage of accounts of people talking to me about some hardship they were enduring that day, but enduring it with a sense of the Lord being with them well, it helped to affirm the power of prayer. In terms of corporate worship, I see your point. We have strong mindsets often & this song breaks through IF you dont get bored & instead, let it wash over you till the truth of Gods Word & character breaks through. Learning is great, but manipulating minds is something we want to avoid in churches. 1) It assumes that the unbeliever WILL automatically misunderstand that the song meant for believers and, therefore, WILL NOT repent of their sins. I think the church (myself included) is suffering from spiritual ADD. Does He restore their soul? a really long timeGods faithfulness is part of his unchanging character). The song makes it seem like WE can somehow make His face shine upon us. The list goes on and on. Copyrights being stolen by Copyrights all in the name of money- just like Jesus planed !!! Scripture: Year: 2020 mtID: 15883 2020 Elevation Worship Records. Thank you, Lord bless the artist for these wonderful lyrics, I love the comment, We are created for the glory of God. *******Begin Quote******* 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Can you explain how an overall 9.5/10 rating is condemning a song entirely derived from Gods own book? Of course not! In these churches it was custom to end with the Aaronic blessing. I believe it was written for this time, to cut through the noise of today. However, on a personal basis, God did everything He did for us BEFORE we had accepted His gracious offer. The modern protestant church is a child of the enlightenment. I have no children, no grandchildren. At first I just listened with reflection. Happy to sit in the shade of someone with more knowledge than me though! I might tweak what you said about the thousand generations, and re-word it to say that the inclusion of 1000 generations is to indicate the length of Gods faithfulness (see bullet points below) it goes on forever. That being said. Youve given me a lot to chew on in terms of section 3. Perhaps Im missing what you are trying to say, but it seems like either [20] The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly. Transitional (these songs transition from praise to worship or from worship to praise and usually have some elements of a typical praise/and or worship song) and 4. The Lord turn His. How do worship leaders and pastors intend to use these lyrics? Either way, its not appropriate for corporate worship. It seems it only appears in the New Testament at all on the lips of Jesus, in shorthand as he blesses his disciples or says Peace to you (e.g. We dont wear garments according to the Mosaic Law. Hello Vince, just stumbled on your page for the first time and I love love love. But we dont do that we naturally gravitate toward adoration in our song writing and corporate singing, without direct biblical instruction to do so. prophets here ijn Jeremiah chapter 23 as in meaning those Pastors falsely teaching the Word of God. Love you my brother in Christ. The Context doesnt lend itself to that sort of interpretation. We dont deserve Gods blessing. As for my personal comment, when talking about The Blessing My two cents are we may not know what the blessings from God look like when we ask Him to intercede on behalf of others, so dont fear in praying this over people believers or even pre-believers!! The writer of the article should tread lightly when condemning a song entirely derived fro Gods own book. One thing I never understood, Tobi, is why would we need to remind God of his promise to Abraham and his lineage. I had become known as something of a healing pastor. I would say The blessing falls under the 4th category. Thank you Vince for finding all the related verses; that is a huge help. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children [Bridge 2] May His presence go before you And behind. Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such is good for building up, as fits the occasion,that it may give grace to those who hear. I didnt read all the comments, so I apologize if Im repeating what someone else already said. I was brought to tears when I watched the video of people from all around the world singing it. Since the lyrics of this song are direct quotes from scripture, and scripture is infallible, I dont believe this principle can apply, even if an unbeliever is confused. One for every day of the week except weekends. Genesis 43:29 And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? But, if they dont copyright it, someone else might and do whatever they want with it. This is the way I view all these type songs but if I were to say this to the average professing Christian I would get hung at high noon. 1-3 business days! There is a tendency for Christian to look at people outside the Church, with an attitude tainted with contempt. Having already gained some discernment, you can more easily divide right from false teaching[ And yet sometimes still get it wrong]. I believe it is unwise to make any sweeping judgement regarding what God can or cant do through the Holy Spirit in peoples hearts through a song through any song. I just felt last year that it was a bit of a pathetic reflection of where our Christian society is at so ready to seek out Gods favour and blessing but oh so slow to come back to His word, to repent, to truly seek His face and not just sing songs Im making a sweeping generalisation but thats what I see amidst our churches in the western world who perhaps have idols of safety, comfort, and convenience and very little desire truly get to know Him and love Him and serve Him!! This canvas is built with a solid face to prevent sagging or warping but is light as feather and offers easy hassle free installation with the included hanging hardware. Yes, when artists play their music, there is often a charge to hear them play. Great question! . O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! Psalm 30:5 "For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. 1 Peter. I especially loved Roberts heart in grieving about greed. 1. God's blessings will chase after you. Keep up the great work. I should have stated it as a possibility, not a guaranteed reality. The Lord turn His If they had couched this song in the appropriate context with the responsibility that is laid out for those receiving the blessing, I would feel really differently about it all, but alas it made just made me sad. . Lyrics. He is for you, He is for you. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness sake, O LORD. Absolutely NOT!!! I adore this passage of scripture, but this song is so incredibly boring that it detracts from the meaning behind it because you just want it to hurry up and end already! I dont know how we Americans can look at our current culture and compare it to Israel in Numbers. Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. 24May the Lord bless youand protect you.25May the Lord smile on youand be gracious to you.26May the Lord show you his favorand give you his peace.. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 90:17 Let the favor of the Lord our (Psalm Ps Psa. I added it and gave you credit. I tailored my commentary as a side note, to those sensitive to repetition. A balance between the two is something for which we must strive. For one thing, there is many a danger & pitfalls applying to us & not them! Im not much of a 7-Eleven kind of worshipper (7-11 repeats) but this song Can absolutely get away with it. I have never been able to understand the fear that some Christians have for the emotional side of the human experience. So, Im not sure how far your argument goes. There is deeper things than a direct song review bothering me & I think it should similarly bother all Christians! We don't have to worry. Christian music is as much a business as anything else. Know therefore that Jehovah thy God, he is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with them that love him and keep his . But, that doesnt mean that it cannot be used in such a way. He sought forgiveness and received it. People today need to be blessed, from the rising of the sun till the time it goes down. O LORD, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. I like the repetition because its like when we say Thank you Jesus or Worthy are you Lord over and over to praise God. Im weary because if were worshipping ourselves, we have entered into idol-worship, and we know how much God HATES that (Exodus 20:4). Psalm 4:8. Number 6:24-27 was given to Moses by God for the priests to speak OVER Israel so that they might bear His name well. Examining artist theology is important to discuss and there are websites that talk about the terrible theology that comes out of churches such as Bethel, Hillsong, and Jesus Culture; However, it exists outside the purpose of this website. Make His face shine upon you In the same way, God shows favor to the ones who delight in . Repetitions create Emotions. The repetition will be to a new experience of His glory. Michael thats an interesting breakdown. This is simply not worship! I know that I said I wouldnt post any more but I wanted to say I love you keep fighting keep holding on Vince and sorry for the bad grammar and spelling- God loves you so much! If they did, they would be blessed to the thousandth generation (Deut. I usually think repetition is a bit much as well, but in this case, I think the repetition was to build it up and make it more powerful. . Have we forgotten that all our righteousness is but filthy rags before a holy God? His LOVEJesus is love. I think my only real issue is that it comes from a church with questionable doctrinal issues that I dont want to get into because I wish to stay on topic. Furthermore if we take as strict a context as you are taking, then the entire Bible is not for the modern day Christian. Im not sure how I found my self on this page, I simply looking for more info about the song.) Today, they are raising a family with Christ at its center, not something that would ever have been likely given their own upbringing. Earlier reviews downgraded section 4 based on massive repetition; However, another commenter convinced me that Gods inherent glory has nothing to do with how often lyrics repeat. Brings me tears as well. Just a friendly thought! (Desiring God, 81-82). To use a really bad metaphor, Its kind of like Costco or Sams club everybody understands that you have to join the club (so to speak) to get the benefits. chapter 4 would actually support the idea of evaluating what we say/sing/do, as part of maturing in the faith, renewing our mind, putting on the new self, etc Specifically thinking Ephesians 4:11-15, and Ephesians 4:17-25. Vince, Remember me, my God, for good, in return for all that I have done for this people. It works well for children too. 2. May the hand of God be with you. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be on us: and establish you the work of our hands on us; yes, the work of our hands establish you it. Non water-proof fabric. Waddya think? In summary, I believe that a score of 2 out of 10 in section 3 is overly harsh. Just that fun, free spirit we feel when we sing well. Malachi 1:9 And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? by Andr van Belkum. Thanks again for you reply and you are right this issue/subject transcends this songs, our Bible is not copyrighted however the translations are and the very songs we sing together on Sunday morning are copyrighted as well- Im also well aware you already know this from reading your reply. But Pauls actual instruction is to be speaking to on another in psalmsand make music from your heart to the Lord. So not just singing to God, but also to each other. To be honest I had never heard this song until today. is the Lord God Almighty,[a] Welcome to Faith Friday on the "Faith, Art & Tiny Houses" podcast. If God is holy and perfect, how can he be Jealous and not be in sin too? ReadAbout the Berean TestandEvaluation Criteria prior to reading this review. But I think it fair to say you all need to call this what it is ministering to self. Thank you, Norma. He can bless them with good health, happiness, safety, opportunities to witness, care for others. The same can be said about Scripture, that people twist it for their own gain. God bless you! Which rather should produce no music & whos music should not be spread around; or at least Christians should be extremely careful in what way it is supported & approved! without my brains signal or something my cheeks make a smile automatically. Thank you for giving us a platform to unite together internationally. When they get there, God is going to drive away (through the Israelites) the nations that live there. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. HAMSTERS ON A WHEEL TREADMILL That is what we as image bearers of God, are being formed into by the world, with our own consent whilst not realizing it or hardly seeing the dangerous problem! He is for you! How I hope and pray this will be true for my children. And then over more of my extended family. I hesitated to read your review because I did not what any one to take away from me my appreciation of this worship song. * Songs that are almost like God talking to us or how he feels about us are either in the 3rd or 4th category those ones are tricky. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. Amen, amen, amen Amen, amen, amen. The scope of The Berean Test is to analyze lyrics for its message, Biblical accuracy, outsider interpretation, or inherent glorification of God (or lack thereof) based on my evaluation criteria. Handmade & Shipped in an est. Christ fulfilled the law completely, not just in part. Because we belong to Him. Thats the beautiful thing about God, He speaks to each of us in a personal way, one that we can hear. - Romans 13:13: "debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy." - Ezekiel 36:6: "in my jealous wrath because you have" - Joshua 24:19: "He is a holy God; he is a jealous God." - Exodus 20:5: " for I, the Lord you God, am a Jealous God." Hold up. SDA Hymnal. Face toward you I dont think the timing was an accident. How Does God Remembered Apply Today? Just wondering I accidentally came across your site and I do think its important to examine lyrics. Strong affections for God rooted in truth are the bone and marrow of biblical worship. This time it moved me. While I enjoy thos song, it is an example of where the church is. This song has been on repeat since the day I downloaded I simply love this song. I think it has great harmonies that are catchy and make peoples voices sound good and THATS why people like it. This is a cry for help, for rescue, for deliverance not just a cry for love. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. That includes derivative work, including Elevation Worships The Blessing. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace. Regardless of the farmers disposition toward God, God gives sunshine and rain to all the farmers in equal portion. Found myself here after the principal of our Christian school (in Australia) shared the UK version that Simon above spoke about. I admit that my constant criticism over repetition is subjective (although any opinion will be subjective) and it affects the scoring. I appreciate your insights and that you found scriptural basis for the lyrics. if this is so then the blessing is for us too. Thank you for your compliment and Scripture reference! Those last few verses referred to God being jealous. (Deut 7:9-11) God keeps his covenants. The current generation is emotionally starved in history. I love this site. He gave us His only begotten Son to die on the cross for our sins so that we dont perish and for us to have everlasting life with Him in Heaven. Last few comments is great & Vince thanks for updating your review, but Im not gonna say Im happy with such a high grade of 8.5 / 10 for as Randall rightly called it, a fluff piece from an heretical establishment. But, a lot of people (including myself) have concerns about how songs might lead unbelievers in the wrong direction. Songs that are emotional like this one, produced by these outfits, only escalate the problem (looking at the comments some may disagree and that is OK by me) There is a lot of GREAT contemporary christian music out there.. Getty music, City Alight, Sovereign Grace etc.. If we are to sing holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come for all eternity- doesnt that say something about the standard to which a worship song should be held to? You still reserve the right to dock points for repetition strictly out of preference of style, though, Vince. The repetition is worship; I sense Gods heavy Presence, love and blessing more and more, the longer it goes on. Ive gone through things that I would not wish on my worst enemy, coming out a gentler, kinder, and more generous individual. There are 5 major keys to receiving and activating God's favor in your life-. Thanks Mike So true Shan! Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. We deserve Gods wrath, and it is only by the blood of Jesus we dont have it. it does require some explanation in a church service so that congregations dont think that singing God loves me and wants to bless me is enough. Why do we support these business organizations (to not be too harsh)??? Amen I agree with this. Shan YES. I am not at all disregarding emotions as the Bible teaches us to Love our God with all our heart, soul, strength and mind.. Thank you for sharing this profound article! Even more so now as His Sons return date gets closer every day!! As a musician, its just another fluff song way too much repetition and overall simplistic. God makes no distinction between the evil and the righteous in this instanceHe gives good gifts to both of them. I imagine a lot of that came from being aligned with the Lord in his desire to bless his people. Its the heart of worship that we are repeating back to God His promises He made to us. Thank you for your comments! I just wanted you to be aware that at The Berean Test, I focus on the lyrics regardless of what the artist teaches. Ive since upgraded the scoring and, as you no doubt noticed, I gave a 10 for that section on this review. Line upon line, precept upon precept. However, too much intellectualism is equally dangerous. . In your coming, and your going. who was, and is, and is to come.. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. May His presence go before you And behind you, and . Emotion is always suspect. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Are you a worship leader or a musician? Allow them enjoy the blessing. One final remark, in these days when the drum beat that is repeated through the media is fear inducing, perhaps we will need words of hope a thousand times to drown them out. Ministry ( these songs are focused on building us up songs that use the pronoun I usually fall here and songs that dont fall into the other three categories).
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