Bethel Music - Touch Of Heaven Lyrics
Lyrics
How I live for the moments
Where I'm still in Your presence
All the noise dies down
Lord speak to me now
You have all my attention
I will linger and listen
I can't miss a thing
Lord I know my heart wants more of You
My heart wants something new
So I surrender all
All I want is to live within Your love
Be undone by who You are
My desire is to know You deeper
Lord I will open up again
Throw my fears into the wind
I am desperate for a touch of heaven
You're the fire in the morning
You're the cool in the evening
The breath in my soul
All the life in my bones
There is no hesitation
In Your love and affection
It's the sweetest of all
Lord I know my heart wants more of You
My heart wants something new
So I surrender all
All I want is to live within Your love
Be undone by who You are
My desire is to know You deeper
I open up my heart to You
I open up my heart to You now
So do what only You can
Jesus have Your way in me now
Video
Touch of Heaven - David Funk | Worship Night
Meaning & Inspiration
Bethel Music's "Touch of Heaven," released on November 12, 2019, as part of the "Worship Night" project and specifically attributed to David Funk, is a powerful declaration of divine presence and the transformative nature of God's embrace. The song centers on the profound longing for and the overwhelming experience of God's closeness, a theme deeply rooted in scriptural narratives. Its message speaks to the human spirit's innate yearning for connection with the Creator, a desire that echoes through passages like Psalm 42:1-2, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?" The very essence of "Touch of Heaven" captures this thirst, articulating a desire not merely for a distant concept of God, but for an intimate, palpable encounter.
The scriptural foundation for this song is extensive. It resonates with the promise of God dwelling among His people, as seen in Exodus 29:45, where God declares, "I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God." This divine inhabitation is what believers anticipate, a tangible manifestation of His love and power. The song’s depiction of a "touch of heaven" can be interpreted through the lens of Old Testament encounters where the mere presence of God brought about awe and change, such as Moses' experience on Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:16-20) or the cloud that filled the Temple in 1 Kings 8:10-11. In the New Testament, Jesus’ earthly ministry was itself a "touch of heaven" come to earth, with His very presence bringing healing and restoration, as illustrated by the woman who was healed by touching the hem of His garment in Mark 5:25-34. The song’s focus on an overwhelming, life-altering divine presence aligns with the apostolic understanding of God’s power being accessible through faith, as described in Acts 1:8, where Jesus promises the disciples power from on high. The lyrical intent seems to mirror the fervent prayer of Jesus in John 17:26, where He prays that the disciples would have His love within them, signifying an internalized divine touch. "Touch of Heaven" articulates a profound spiritual hunger, a recognition that life’s deepest fulfillment is found not in earthly achievements or possessions, but in experiencing the very essence of God’s loving presence. It’s a musical expression of the psalmist’s cry in Psalm 27:4, "One thing I ask from the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." The song offers an inspiring invitation to anticipate and embrace this heavenly encounter, reinforcing the biblical truth that God actively seeks relationship with humanity and is ready to reveal Himself to those who earnestly seek Him.