Cody Carnes - Who Is Like You Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Lord over everything, called me from dark delivered me
You rule the raging sea, You still my heart
Author of history, stepped into time to set me free
You cause the blind to see, set me apart
Chorus 1
Who is like You
Who is like You
Verse 2
King raised above all kings, called me by name defended me
Scattered my enemies, how great You are
Chorus 2
Who is like You, who is like You
None beside You, who is like You
Bridge
From heaven's throne to borrowed grave, You gave it all to take my place
My hope is found in just one name, Jesus, King Jesus
Tag
King Jesus
Video
Cody Carnes – Nothing Else (Live at Passion Conference)
Meaning & Inspiration
Cody Carnes' rendition of "Who Is Like You," captured live at the Passion Conference and released on February 6, 2019, within the "Nothing Else" album, is a powerful declaration of God's unique and incomparable nature. This song isn't just a melody; it's a profound theological statement, a vibrant worship anthem that echoes ancient truths found throughout Scripture. The core message centers on an exultant, almost incredulous, recognition of God's singular majesty and the sheer impossibility of finding anyone or anything that rivals His divine attributes. It’s a direct echo of the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 89:6-7, "For who in the skies compares to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the holy ones; he is more awesome than all who are around him." Carnes, through his passionate delivery, invites listeners to join in this awe-filled contemplation, moving beyond mere admiration to a deep-seated understanding of God's ultimate sovereignty and love. The repeated question, "Who is like you?" serves as a rhetorical anchor, guiding the worshipper back to the singular truth of God's supremacy. This echoes the Old Testament prophets, particularly Isaiah, who repeatedly confronts the people with the uniqueness of the God of Israel, contrasting Him with the impotent idols of other nations. Isaiah 43:10-11 declares, "Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior." The song powerfully encapsulates this singular salvific identity. Furthermore, the spirit of the song resonates with the humble yet confident confession of faith, acknowledging that all true goodness, power, and love originate from God alone. It’s an affirmation that in a world filled with shifting allegiances and fleeting comforts, God remains the constant, the unchanging source of all that is good and true. This aligns with James 1:17, which states, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." In essence, "Who Is Like You" is a call to refocus our gaze from the temporal to the eternal, from the created to the Creator, and to surrender our hearts in worship to the one and only God whose glory is beyond all comparison.