Bethel Music - Stand In Your Love Lyrics
Lyrics
When darkness tries to roll over my bones
When sorrow comes to steal the joy I own
When brokenness and pain is all I know
Oh, I won't be shaken, no, I won't be shaken
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love!
Shame no longer has a place to hide
I am not a captive to the lies
I'm not afraid to leave my past behind
Oh, I won't be shaken, no, I won't be shaken!
'Cause my fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love!
Oh, I'm standing
There's power that can break off every chain
There's power that can empty out a grave
There's resurrection power that can save
There's power in Your name, power in Your name
There's power that can break off every chain
There's power that can empty out a grave
There's resurrection power that can save
There's power in Your name, power in Your name!
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love!
Oh when, when I'm standing in Your love
Oh, my fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love
My fear doesn't stand a chance
When I stand in Your love!
Ohh, oh-ohh, I'm standing in Your love
I stand in Your love
Standing on the rock
Oh, I'm standing, standing in Your love
Video
Stand In Your Love - Josh Baldwin | Heaven Come 2018
Meaning & Inspiration
"Stand In Your Love," released by Bethel Music featuring Josh Baldwin as part of the "Heaven Come" album on July 19, 2018, powerfully declares a core tenet of Christian faith: the transformative and unshakeable strength found in divine love. The song emerges from a deep well of personal experience and theological understanding, aiming to anchor listeners in the truth that God's affection is an unassailable fortress against life's most daunting challenges. Its message directly confronts the universal human experience of fear, sorrow, brokenness, and shame, offering a profound counter-narrative rooted in the immutability of God's love.
The central thesis of "Stand In Your Love" is that aligning oneself with God's love eradicates the power of fear. This resonates profoundly with biblical teachings, particularly the assurance in 1 John 4:18, which states, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." The song poetically illustrates this by contrasting the overwhelming presence of darkness, sorrow, and pain with the unwavering stance taken when rooted in divine love. It speaks to a conscious decision, an act of will, to place one's trust and identity not in fleeting circumstances or personal shortcomings, but in the steadfast affection of God. This is echoed in scriptures like Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" The lyrical progression from acknowledging the presence of adverse situations to declaring, "Oh, I won't be shaken," signifies a confident reliance on an external, divine source of strength.
Furthermore, the song tackles the pervasive issue of shame and the lies that often accompany it. The declaration, "Shame no longer has a place to hide. I am not a captive to the lies," directly confronts the spiritual warfare waged against believers. The freedom from these ensnarements is directly attributed to standing within God's love, a concept deeply embedded in the New Testament. Romans 8:1-2 powerfully articulates this: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from sin and death." The song’s assertion of not being a captive and leaving the past behind is a testament to the redemptive power inherent in God's love, which offers a fresh start and a renewed identity.
The latter part of the song pivots to the active, empowering nature of this love, highlighting its resurrection power. The lines, "There's power that can break off every chain. There's power that can empty out a grave. There's resurrection power that can save. There's power in Your name," are a vibrant affirmation of the gospel message. This imagery directly references the ultimate demonstration of God's power through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a victory over death and sin that liberates believers from spiritual bondage. Philippians 3:10 speaks to this transformative power: "I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death." The song’s message is one of enduring hope and triumph, emphasizing that within God's love lies the very essence of power to overcome every obstacle and claim ultimate victory. The repetitive declaration of "I'm standing in Your love" serves not just as a lyrical refrain but as a spiritual anchor, a declaration of steadfast faith and an invitation to others to find the same unshakable foundation in the boundless love of God.