Big Daddy Weave - Jesus I Believe Lyrics
Lyrics
I wanna walk with You Jesus
Feel your presence
And know You're near
I wanna see You Jesus
Move in power
And cast out fear
I need to hear You now
I need to know it's You
I'm standing on Your promises
I know Your Word is true
You're bigger than what I see
It's You in exchange for me
'Cause even the impossible can be reality
Jesus I believe
Jesus I believe
I wanna say what You're saying
Speaking life to what is dead
And I wanna cling to You Jesus
Uh, hanging on your every breath
I need to hear You now
I need to know it's You
I'm standing on Your promises
I know Your Words are true
You're bigger than what I see
And it's You in exchange for me
'Cause even the impossible is your reality
Jesus I believe
Jesus I believe
So let Your kingdom come
And let Your will be done
Here on the earth
Just like it is in heaven
God let Your kingdom come
And let Your will be done
Right here on earth
Just like it is heaven
I need to hear You now
I need to know it's You
I'm standing on Your promises
I know Your Word is true
You're bigger than what I see
It's You in exchange for me
'Cause even the impossible is Your reality
I need to hear You now
I need to know it's You
I'm standing on Your promises
I know Your Words are true
You're bigger than what I see
It's You in exchange for me
'Cause even the impossible is Your reality
God even the impossible is Your reality
Jesus I believe
Jesus I believe
Help my unbelief God
Jesus I believe
Video
Big Daddy Weave - "Jesus I Believe" (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2015 as part of the deluxe edition of *Beautiful Offerings*, Big Daddy Weave's "Jesus I Believe" emerges as a profound declaration of faith, a musical prayer that encapsulates the yearning for a deeper, more tangible connection with the divine. The song’s genesis lies not in a fleeting inspiration but in a testament to the enduring power of belief, particularly in the face of life’s inevitable challenges. It speaks to a deep-seated human need to not just intellectually assent to God’s existence, but to actively *experience* His presence and power in everyday life. This sentiment echoes the prayer of the father in Mark 9:24 who, when asked by Jesus if He could help his son, cried out, "I do believe; help my unbelief!" a plea powerfully mirrored in the song's closing lines, "Help my unbelief God."
The core message of "Jesus I Believe" is one of radical reliance on God, moving beyond mere acknowledgment to a posture of active trust and dependence. The lyrics articulate a desire to "walk with You Jesus" and "feel Your presence," aligning with the biblical narrative of God walking with His people, as promised in Leviticus 26:12: "I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people." The plea to "see You Jesus, move in power, and cast out fear" directly addresses the anxiety and doubt that often plague human hearts. This resonates with the assurance found 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’s emphasis on hearing God’s voice and recognizing His presence ("I need to hear You now, I need to know it's You") calls to mind the teachings of Jesus Himself, who said in John 10:27, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."
Furthermore, "Jesus I Believe" grounds its faith in the unshakeable foundation of God's promises and His Word. The line, "I'm standing on Your promises, I know Your Word is true," is a direct reflection of the unwavering truth of Scripture. Psalm 119:160 assures us, "Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands forever in the heavens." The powerful assertion, "You're bigger than what I see," transcends the limitations of human perception, recognizing that God's capabilities far exceed our understanding or observable reality. This aligns with Ephesians 3:20, which states that God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." The song’s declaration that "even the impossible is Your reality" is a bold statement of faith, reminding us that with God, what seems insurmountable to humanity is merely a testament to His omnipotence. This is directly supported by Matthew 19:26, where Jesus declares, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." The repeated invocation, "Jesus I believe," is not just a statement of fact but a fervent prayer, a conscious choice to anchor one's hope in the divine.
The latter part of the song shifts into a prayer for the manifestation of God's will on earth, a direct echo of the Lord's Prayer: "Let Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). This expresses a deep desire for spiritual transformation and the establishment of God's righteousness in the world. The song’s earnest plea and its direct engagement with foundational biblical themes make it a powerful anthem for anyone seeking to deepen their faith and live a life fully surrendered to God's will. It is a musical invitation to believe, not just in theory, but in a God who is actively present, powerfully at work, and eternally faithful.