Darlene Zschech - Awesome In This Place Lyrics
Lyrics
Here in this house of the Great King
We've come together now to worship Him
This house is built on Christ our Rock
Can not be shaken, can not be shaken
Refrain:
God is awesome in this place
We sense His presence
As we sing His praise
There is power here for miracles
To set the captives free
And make the broken whole
God is awesome
He's so Awesome
God is awesome in this place
I've Found where I belong
I'm a living stone
In this house I will grow
Video
Awesome in This Place - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"Awesome In This Place," released by Hillsong Worship on August 4, 2017, stands as a powerful declaration of God's manifest presence in collective worship. While often associated with the iconic Darlene Zschech who significantly shaped Hillsong’s early sound, this particular recording reinforces a message central to the Christian faith: that God is actively present and mighty among His people when they gather to honor Him. The song immediately establishes a foundational truth, portraying the church as a "house of the Great King," a spiritual dwelling where believers unite in worship. This "house" is unequivocally "built on Christ our Rock," echoing the profound biblical truth found in 1 Corinthians 10:4, which identifies Christ as the spiritual rock, and Matthew 16:18, where Jesus declares He will build His church upon this unshakeable confession. The assertion that this foundation "can not be shaken" offers profound reassurance, reminiscent of the wisdom in Matthew 7:24-25, where a house built on solid rock endures all storms, signifying the enduring stability of a faith rooted in Christ.
The core message resounds most vibrantly in the refrain, where the declaration "God is awesome in this place" becomes more than just an expression; it is a profound recognition of His active engagement. This "awesomeness" is not merely an abstract concept but a tangible experience, described as sensing "His presence as we sing His praise." This aligns perfectly with Matthew 18:20, where Jesus promises His presence whenever two or three gather in His name, and Exodus 33:14, where God assures Moses, "My Presence will go with you." The song moves beyond mere emotion, asserting that within this divine presence, "there is power here for miracles." This speaks directly to the dynamic nature of God's Spirit, which empowers believers for supernatural works, as seen throughout the book of Acts, where miracles accompanied the preaching of the Gospel. This power is explicitly for liberation and restoration: "To set the captives free and make the broken whole." This powerful imagery draws from Isaiah 61:1, a prophecy Jesus fulfilled by announcing His mission to bring good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim freedom for the captives (Luke 4:18). It underscores God’s compassionate nature to heal profound hurts, referencing Psalm 147:3, which affirms that He "heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds," and Isaiah 53:5, which promises healing through His stripes.
The final stanza personalizes this collective experience, drawing the individual into the narrative of belonging and growth within this divine community. The profound statement, "I've found where I belong, I'm a living stone, In this house I will grow," beautifully articulates the individual's integration into the body of Christ. The phrase "living stone" is a direct and powerful echo of 1 Peter 2:4-5, which encourages believers to come to Christ, the living Stone, and themselves be built into a spiritual house as holy priests. This imagery emphasizes participation and purpose, transforming passive attendees into active components of God's dwelling place. Finding one's place within this spiritual house signifies not just acceptance but also an environment conducive to spiritual maturation. Ephesians 2:19 confirms this sense of belonging, assuring believers they are "no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household." The commitment to "grow" within this context highlights the ongoing journey of sanctification and discipleship, a process facilitated by communal worship and fellowship, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:15-16, where the entire body grows into Christ, its head. Ultimately, "Awesome In This Place" is more than a song; it is a theological treatise set to music, a profound affirmation of God's active, healing, and empowering presence among His gathered people, calling each individual to find their place, flourish, and declare His unshakeable majesty.