Charles Jenkins - Awesome Lyrics

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Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago - Awesome

Meaning & Inspiration

Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago brought something to the table back in 2012 that feels just as necessary now as it did then. It is rare to find a song that climbs the charts while staying so anchored in the raw reality of the believer’s experience. The track hinges on the bold claim that God is awesome, not because life is easy, but because He remains sovereign when the ground underneath us shifts. When the lyrics declare that He can move mountains, they echo the promise in Matthew 17:20 that faith in a mountain-moving God changes everything. Yet, the song avoids the trap of promising a life without trouble. Instead, it speaks to the reality of being kept in the valley and hidden from the rain, reflecting Psalm 23 where the shepherd leads His sheep through the valley of the shadow of death, providing comfort and presence rather than just an exit strategy.

The theology here hits home when it tackles our human fragility. By stating that He heals when we are broken and grants strength where we have been weakened, Jenkins points directly to 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God’s power is made perfect in our weakness. This is not about us being strong enough; it is about His grace sustaining us when we have nothing left to give. The lines about being forgiven and living by grace pull us back to the cross, grounding our identity in the finished work of Jesus. When the song mentions being healed by His stripes, it points to the prophecy in Isaiah 53:5, anchoring our physical and spiritual restoration in the suffering of the Savior.

As the track moves into the repetitive, chanting section, it strips away the noise and centers on the character of God. Calling Him mighty, holy, great, a deliverer, a provider, and a protector turns the song into a liturgy of praise. These are not just descriptors; they are biblical identities. He is the provider who sees our needs as He saw Abraham’s on the mountain, and He is the protector who shelters us under the shadow of His wings. By shouting these attributes, the song forces us to stop focusing on the size of our problems and fix our eyes on the scale of our God. It leaves no room for doubt about who is sitting on the throne or who carries our burdens. When you realize that the Creator of the universe is personally invested in your healing and your history, you stop worrying about the mountains in front of you and start worshiping the One who placed them there.