Lyrics
Listen now children to what I've got to say
As I recall how the Lord met us that day
He brought us from the darkness into the light
So we could serve Him with all our might
(Chorus)
Honor the Lord with all your wealth
With all the first fruits of all we produce
Honor the Lord and you will have plenty
And overflow with new wine
He's given everything that is good in our lives
So let us give back to Him our sacrifice
Of love and obedience to His word
For by His spirit we all have heard to
Chorus
Listen, O Israel, Jesus is Lord
And His word cuts like a two edged sword
Commanding us to follow Him, giving our all
For by His spirit we all are called to
Chorus
Meaning & Inspiration
“Honor the Lord” builds its message around gratitude that takes visible form. It recalls deliverance from darkness, then calls for love, obedience, and the offering of first fruits. The chorus closely follows Proverbs 3:9-10, where honoring God with wealth and produce is linked with full barns and overflowing vats. That direct biblical echo gives the song a clear focus on stewardship rather than material success for its own sake.
Later verses widen the theme from giving to discipleship. The confession that Jesus is Lord sits beside the image of God’s word as a two-edged sword, an echo of Hebrews 4:12. Together, these images present worship as a whole-life response: resources, choices, and conduct are all brought under the lordship that the lyrics proclaim.
Related Scripture
- Proverbs 3:9-10 The chorus echoes the command to honor the Lord with wealth and first fruits.
- Hebrews 4:12 The verse describes the word of God as living and sharper than a two-edged sword.