Building 429 - Joy Unspeakable Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Healing hasn't come just yet
But I believe that I'm still in Your hands
I didn't really ask for this
But You're bigger than my circumstance
Greater than this hurt and pain
Greater still is Your name
I know, I know
I've got
Chorus 1
These hands high in the battle
I believe even in the shadows
Joy unspeakable is waiting on me
Gonna trust every word You've spoken
I will have no other hope and
Joy unspeakable is waiting on me
Joy unspeakable is waiting on me
Verse 2
So many days when I just cannot see
How You're moving or what You're doing
I know it's clear to You and it's dark to me
So I will follow wherever You're going
I've got
Chorus 1
These hands high in the battle
I believe even in the shadows
Joy unspeakable is waiting on me
Gonna trust every word You've spoken
I will have no other hope and
Joy unspeakable is waiting on me
Bridge
You've got new mercies in the morning
Oh, I never walk alone
You will always lead me on
I said You've got new mercies in the morning
It's joy unspeakable
Chorus 2
These hands high in the battle
I believe even in the shadows
Yeah, I know You're waiting on me
Gonna trust every word You've spoken
I will have no other hope and
Joy unspeakable is waiting on me
I believe it
Joy unspeakable is waiting on me
I know there is joy unspeakable
Joy unspeakable is waiting on me
Outro
Healing hasn't come just yet
But I believe that I'm still in Your hands
Video
Building 429 - Joy Unspeakable (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Joy Unspeakable" by Building 429, found on their 2019 album *Live the Journey*, is a profound anthem of unwavering faith amidst personal suffering, a theme that resonates deeply with the human experience of grappling with hardship. The song artfully navigates the tension between present pain and future hope, asserting a confident belief in God's sovereignty even when circumstances are bleak. The opening lines, "Healing hasn't come just yet, but I believe that I'm still in Your hands," immediately establish a posture of surrender and trust, a recognition that despite the immediate reality of hurt, the believer remains securely held by a loving Creator. This echoes the sentiment found in Lamentations 3:22-23, which speaks of God's mercies being new every morning and His faithfulness being great, even when all seems lost. The declaration that God is "bigger than my circumstance" and "greater than this hurt and pain" directly mirrors the assurance in Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; neither will the flames engulf you." The song’s central message, encapsulated in the repeated phrase "Joy unspeakable is waiting on me," draws directly from 1 Peter 1:8-9, where the Apostle writes, "Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls." This is not a joy contingent on perfect circumstances, but rather a deep-seated peace and gladness that transcends earthly troubles, a gift available to those who fix their eyes on the unseen. The verses acknowledge the very real struggle of not always understanding God's plan, as in "So many days when I just cannot see, how You're moving or what You're doing." This vulnerability is relatable and is met with a commitment to follow, a powerful testament to faith as an active choice, as reinforced by Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, for He will make our paths straight. The bridge powerfully reiterates the constancy of God's grace, reminding us that "You've got new mercies in the morning" and that "I never walk alone," a direct echo of Hebrews 13:5 and Matthew 28:20's promise of Christ's perpetual presence. Building 429 delivers "Joy Unspeakable" with a passionate sincerity that magnifies its scriptural underpinnings, offering a vital reminder that even in the midst of life's fiercest battles, an uncontainable joy is not only possible but promised to those who steadfastly hold onto their faith.