Donnie McClurkin - Days of Elijah - There is No God Like Jehovah Lyrics
Lyrics
These are the days of Elijah
Declaring the word of the Lord, yeah
And these are the days of Your servant, Moses
Righteousness being restored
These are the days of great trials
Of famine and darkness and sword
Still we are the voice in the desert crying
Prepare ye the way of the Lord!
Say, behold He comes, riding on the clouds
Shining like the sun, at the trumpet's call
Lift your voice, it's the year of Jubilee
Out of Zion's hill, salvation comes
And these are the days of Ezekiel
The dry bones becoming as flesh
And these are the days of Your servant, David
Rebuilding the temple of praise
And these are the days of the harvest
The fields are all white in the world
And we are the laborers that are in Your vineyard
Declaring the Word of the Lord
Behold He comes, riding on the clouds
Shining like the sun at the trumpet's call
Lift your voice, it's the year of Jubilee
Out of Zion's hill, salvation comes
(x2)
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah!
(x6)
Behold He comes, riding on the clouds
Shining like the sun, at the trumpet's call
Lift your voice, it's the year of Jubilee
Out of Zion's hill, salvation comes
(x2)
Video
Days Of Elijah
Meaning & Inspiration
Donnie McClurkin’s impactful rendition of "Days of Elijah - There is No God Like Jehovah," released on November 9, 2014, breathes new life into a modern worship staple, transforming it into a powerful prophetic anthem for a contemporary generation. Far from a mere cover, McClurkin’s delivery imbues the lyrics with a profound spiritual urgency, reminding listeners of their role in God's unfolding plan. The song’s message is a clear call to awareness, urging believers to recognize the signs of the times and actively participate in the spiritual work echoing through biblical history and culminating in Christ's return.
The narrative of "Days of Elijah" masterfully weaves together key moments from salvation history, presenting them not as isolated events but as continuous threads in God's redemptive tapestry, finding their ultimate fulfillment in the present age. It begins by drawing parallels to the "days of Elijah," reminding us of the prophet who boldly confronted idolatry and declared the Lord's word in a morally compromised era (1 Kings 18). This sets the stage for a parallel with the "days of... Moses," highlighting the restoration of righteousness and God's law, a theme that resonates deeply with the covenant promises found in Deuteronomy. The song acknowledges the challenging realities of our world—"days of great trials, of famine and darkness and sword"—mirroring the tribulations described in prophecies such as those in Matthew 24. Yet, amidst these trials, it firmly asserts the enduring role of believers as "the voice in the desert crying, Prepare ye the way of the Lord," directly referencing John the Baptist's message in Matthew 3:3, which itself fulfills Isaiah 40:3. This section profoundly communicates that despite present difficulties, God's people are called to be heralds of His coming.
The powerful chorus, "Behold He comes, riding on the clouds, Shining like the sun, at the trumpet's call," serves as the song’s anchoring vision, offering an unmistakable declaration of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. This imagery directly echoes passages like Daniel 7:13 and Matthew 24:30, which speak of the Son of Man returning with power and great glory. The "trumpet's call" vividly evokes 1 Thessalonians 4:16, foretelling the resurrection and gathering of believers. The proclamation, "Lift your voice, it's the year of Jubilee," is a profound spiritual application of the ancient Levitical law (Leviticus 25:8-12), symbolizing divine liberation, restoration, and forgiveness that comes through Christ's redemptive work. And the declaration that "Out of Zion's hill, salvation comes" grounds this hope in God’s chosen dwelling place, linking spiritual deliverance to its divine origin, as seen in Psalm 14:7 and Isaiah 2:3.
The song continues its biblical journey, moving to the "days of Ezekiel," specifically referencing the prophet's vision of dry bones receiving flesh and breath (Ezekiel 37). This powerful imagery speaks to spiritual revival and the miraculous reawakening of a dormant or lifeless church, symbolizing God’s ability to bring life out of death. Following this, the lyrics turn to the "days of... David," not just as the warrior king, but as the psalmist and worshipper. The phrase "Rebuilding the temple of praise" shifts the focus from a physical structure to the spiritual dwelling place of God's presence, echoing the New Testament truth that believers are living temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). The song then transitions to the "days of the harvest," a direct reference to Jesus' teaching about the urgency of evangelism, where "the fields are all white in the world" (John 4:35, Matthew 9:37-38). This segment calls believers to actively engage as "laborers that are in Your vineyard," recognizing the vital importance of proclaiming the Word before the return of Christ.
Central to the song's theological declaration, and building to a magnificent crescendo, is the repeated affirmation: "There's no God like Jehovah!" This emphatic, almost defiant, statement is the very heart of monotheistic faith, directly recalling Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:39), where the people, witnessing God’s power, fell on their faces and cried out, "The Lord, He is God! The Lord, He is God!" McClurkin’s passionate vocalization transforms this into a corporate confession, a foundational truth for all believers. It is a declaration of God's unmatched sovereignty, power, and faithfulness—a truth that stands firm through all the prophetic cycles and trials outlined in the song. This segment serves as both a worshipful acknowledgment and a powerful spiritual weapon, asserting the supreme authority of the one true God over all creation and all other claims to divinity. Through its layered scriptural allusions and its powerful central affirmation, "Days of Elijah" transcends being merely a song; it becomes a profound, inspiring sermon set to music, urging every soul to prepare, participate, and declare the glory of the God who was, and is, and is to come.