Bethel Music - Forever Lyrics

Album: Simple (Deluxe)
Released: 23 Sep 2022

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Lyrics

The moon and stars they wept The morning sun was dead The Savior of the world was fallen His body on the cross His blood poured out for us The weight of every curse upon Him

One final breath He gave As heaven looked away The Son of God was laid in darkness A battle in the grave The war on death was waged The power of hell forever broken

The ground began to shake The stone was rolled away His perfect love could not be overcome Now death where is your sting Our resurrected King has rendered you defeated

Forever He is glorified Forever He is lifted high Forever He is risen He is alive, He is alive

The ground began to shake The stone was rolled away His reckless love could not be overcome Now death where is your sting Our resurrected King has rendered you defeated

Forever He is glorified Forever He is lifted high Forever He is risen He is alive, He is alive

We sing Hallelujah We sing Hallelujah We sing Hallelujah The Lamb has overcome

Now death where is your sting Our resurrected King has overcome He has overcome

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Holy Forever - Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson

Meaning & Inspiration

"Forever," a poignant offering from Bethel Music's 2022 release, *Simple (Deluxe)*, invites listeners into a profound contemplation of God's enduring faithfulness and unchanging nature. This track delves into the bedrock truth that God's love and promises are not bound by time or circumstance, a concept beautifully echoed throughout Scripture. The song centers on the unwavering constancy of God, a theme that resonates deeply with the biblical narrative of a God who is "the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). It speaks to the deep comfort found in knowing that the One who created all things also sustains them with an unyielding grip. The message unfolds as a testament to divine presence, reminding us that in every season of life, whether marked by joy or trial, God's commitment remains steadfast. This unchanging aspect of God's character offers a powerful anchor for our faith, a stark contrast to the transient nature of the world around us. Just as God declared through the prophet Isaiah, "I am the Lord, and I change not" (Malachi 3:6), so too does this song testify to that immutable truth. "Forever" encourages a posture of trust, leaning into the certainty that God's plan for us is eternal and His love is inexhaustible, aligning with the Apostle Paul's assurance that nothing "will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:39). The song is an invitation to rest in the quiet assurance of His perpetual presence and the everlasting nature of His covenant, painting a picture of a God whose grace extends beyond our comprehension and into eternity.