Aaron Shust - Resurrecting (Radio Version) Lyrics
Lyrics
The head that once was crowned with thorns
Is crowned with glory now
The Savior knelt to wash our feet
Now at His feet we bow
Your name, Your name
Is victory
All praise, will rise
To Christ our King
The fear that held us now gives way
To Him who is our peace
His final breath upon the cross
Is now alive in me
Your name, Your name
Is victory
All praise, will rise
To Christ our King
Your name, Your name
Is victory
All praise, will rise
To Christ our King
By Your Spirit I will rise
From the ashes of defeat
The resurrected King, is resurrecting me
In Your name I come alive
To declare Your victory
The resurrected King, is resurrecting me
The tomb where soldiers watched in vain
Was borrowed for three days
His body there would not remain
Our God has robbed the grave
Our God has robbed the grave
Your name, Your name
Is victory
All praise, will rise
To Christ our King
Your name, Your name
Is victory
All praise, will rise
To Christ our King
By Your Spirit I will rise
From the ashes of defeat
The resurrected King, is resurrecting me
In Your name I come alive
To declare Your victory
The resurrected King, is resurrecting me
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Aaron Shust - Resurrecting (Radio Edit)
Meaning & Inspiration
Aaron Shust's "Resurrecting (Radio Version)," released as a single on August 4, 2017, is a powerful testament to the transformative reality of Christ's resurrection, a theme deeply embedded in Christian faith. This song doesn't just recount the historical event; it boldly declares its ongoing impact on believers. The opening lines immediately draw a stark contrast between Jesus' earthly suffering – "The head that once was crowned with thorns" – and His present glorious reign, now acknowledged by His followers who "at His feet we bow." This echoes the biblical narrative of Christ's humiliation and subsequent exaltation, as described in Philippians 2:5-11, where He humbled Himself to become obedient unto death, but was also highly exalted by God. The recurring refrain, "Your name, Your name, Is victory," acts as a triumphant declaration, aligning perfectly with scriptural affirmations of God's power over sin and death.
The core message of "Resurrecting" lies in its articulation of personal redemption through Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. Shust sings of the "fear that held us" giving way to "Him who is our peace," a direct allusion to Jesus' promise in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you." The concept of the Savior's "final breath upon the cross" being "alive in me" is profound, signifying the spiritual rebirth that occurs when a believer accepts Christ's atoning work. This mirrors Paul's explanation in Romans 6:4: "We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." The most compelling aspect of the song is its assertion that the resurrected King is actively "resurrecting me." This isn't a passive faith; it's an active, ongoing process of transformation by the Holy Spirit. The lyrics, "By Your Spirit I will rise, From the ashes of defeat," vividly portray the spiritual renewal and overcoming power available to believers, aligning with the Holy Spirit's role in empowering Christians to live victoriously, as seen in Galatians 5:25, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."
The song further solidifies its theological grounding by referencing the empty tomb, describing it as "borrowed for three days" and celebrating that "Our God has robbed the grave." This is a direct nod to the physical reality of Christ's resurrection, the cornerstone of Christian belief, as proclaimed in 1 Corinthians 15:14 and 17: "And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith... And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." Shust’s declaration that "Our God has robbed the grave" is a powerful and triumphant affirmation of God's ultimate victory. The repeated chorus, emphasizing victory and praise to "Christ our King," reinforces the song’s unwavering focus on Christ’s sovereign power and the believer’s response of worship. Ultimately, "Resurrecting (Radio Version)" is a deeply theological and biblically rich song that moves beyond mere reflection to inspire a dynamic and personal experience of Christ's resurrection and its life-giving power in the present day.