Chris Tomlin - Shine Like Stars Lyrics

Lyrics

My eyes have seen the King of Glory
Oh I’ll never be the same
Now I live to tell the story
Jesus is the only way
Jesus is the only way

I’m gonna burn bright
Gonna let love rise
I’m gonna shine like stars in the Heavens
I’m gonna burn bright
I got just one life
To shine like stars in the Heavens

There’s no shadow that could hide it
There’s no place Your love won’t go
Light is breaking through the darkness
There’s resurrection in my soul
You’re the fire in my bones

Here I am
With open hands
My life laid down
Surrendering
Here I am
Oh Father send me

I’m gonna shine like stars
I’m gonna shine like stars
I’m gonna shine like stars in the Heavens

We will follow you
We say yes, we say yes
Holy Spirit, come and lead us now
We say yes, we say yes
Give us a heart for the nations
We say yes, we say yes
So that all will know You, Jesus
We say yes, we say yes

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Chris Tomlin - Our God (Live)

Meaning & Inspiration

Chris Tomlin's "Shine Like Stars," featured on his 2013 live album "Burning Lights," is a powerful anthem that calls believers to reflect the glory of God in a world that often feels dim. The song's essence draws from the profound biblical truth found in Matthew 5:16, where Jesus instructs his followers, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." This directive is central to the song's message, urging Christians to embody Christ's light through their actions and character, thereby pointing others towards the divine source of that radiance. Tomlin masterfully crafts an invitation to a life lived in intentionality, a life where the transformative power of faith isn't kept hidden but is outwardly expressed, illuminating the paths of those around us. It speaks to the inherent nature of redeemed souls, those who have been called out of darkness into God's marvelous light, as Peter reminds us in 1 Peter 2:9. The lyrics encourage a posture of living in such a way that the goodness and love of God become evident, not through self-promotion, but through humble service and a life lived in accordance with His Word. This isn't about putting on a performance, but about allowing the indwelling Spirit to shine through, a natural outflow of a deep connection with the Creator. The song resonates with the prophetic imagery of Isaiah 60:1, which declares, "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you." "Shine Like Stars" captures this call to awaken and to reflect the divine, a constant, unwavering luminescence that guides and inspires. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest nights, the stars, though distant, continue to shine, and so too should the light of Christ within us.