2nd Chapter of Acts - He Will Rule Lyrics
Lyrics
Someday high in the sky
We will see Jesus we will see Jesus
In just a blink of an eye
We'll be with Jesus we'll be with Jesus
So look to the One
Who shines brighter than the sun
Look to the clouds
'Cause He's coming
Yes, He's coming back again
He will rule forever and ever and ever
He will rule forever and ever and ever
He rules the universe
He's broken Satan's curse
He rules forever and ever and ever
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2nd Chapter Of Acts - He Will Rule 1985
Meaning & Inspiration
"He Will Rule," from the 1991 album *Night Light* by 2nd Chapter of Acts, is a powerful declaration of faith that anchors itself in the ultimate hope of Christ's return and eternal reign. The song’s core message revolves around the anticipation of Jesus’ visible return to Earth, a concept deeply rooted in biblical prophecy. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of believers being instantaneously united with Christ in the heavens, a moment described as swift as a blink of an eye. This imagery directly echoes the Apostle Paul's description in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, which speaks of believers being "caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air." The imperative to "look to the One, Who shines brighter than the sun" is a profound call to fix our gaze on Jesus, acknowledging His supreme glory and authority, much like John the Baptist proclaimed in John 3:31, "He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in earthly terms. But he who comes from heaven is above all." The repeated emphasis on Jesus coming again serves as a potent reminder of His promise to return, a central tenet of Christian eschatology, often referenced in passages like Acts 1:11 where the angels assure the disciples that Jesus will return "in the same way you saw him go into heaven." The song then transitions into a majestic pronouncement of His unending dominion: "He will rule forever and ever and ever." This truth is the bedrock of our faith, a testament to His sovereignty that transcends time and circumstance, aligning with the prophetic vision in Revelation 11:15: "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever." Furthermore, the assertion that "He rules the universe" and "He's broken Satan's curse" speaks to His victory over sin and death, a triumph secured on the cross and fully realized in His resurrection. This resonates with the assurance found in Hebrews 2:14-15, which highlights how Jesus, through His death, destroyed the one who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and freed those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Ultimately, "He Will Rule" is not merely a song but a vibrant confession of faith, a comforting affirmation of God's ultimate plan for redemption and a powerful encouragement to remain steadfast in hope, looking forward to the day when Christ's reign will be fully manifested and undeniable to all.