Elevation Worship - Same God Lyrics
Lyrics
I’m calling on the God of Jacob
Whose love endures through generations
I know that You will keep Your covenant
I’m calling on the God of Moses
The one who opened up the ocean
I need You now to do the same thing for me
O God my God I need You
O God my God I need You now
How I need You now
O Rock O Rock of ages
I’m standing on Your faithfulness
I'm calling on the God of Mary
Whose favor rests upon the lowly
I know with You all things are possible
I'm calling on the God of David
Who made a shepherd boy courageous
I may not face Goliath
But I've got my own giants
You heard Your children then
You hear Your children now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You answered prayers back then
And You will answer now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You were providing then
You are providing now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You moved in power then
God move in power now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You were a healer then
You are a healer now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You were Savior then
You are a Savior now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You freed the captives then
You’re freeing hearts right now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You touched the lepers then
I feel Your touch right now
You are the same God
You are the same God
I’m calling on the Holy Spirit
Almighty River come and fill me again
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Same God (Feat. Jonsal Barrientes) | Elevation Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Elevation Worship’s “Same God,” released on January 21, 2022, with the impactful addition of Jonsal Barrientes, stands as a profound declaration of God’s unchanging nature and enduring faithfulness across generations. The song’s central thesis is that the God who intervened in ancient history, who demonstrated His power and love in biblical accounts, is the very same God active in our lives today. This message resonates deeply with the understanding that God’s character is immutable, a truth woven throughout Scripture. Think of Abraham’s encounter with the Lord at Mamre in Genesis 18, where God revealed His promises and power, or Moses’s awe-inspiring experience at the burning bush in Exodus 3, where God identified Himself as "the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob." The song directly echoes this divine self-revelation, affirming that the God of those patriarchs is the same God who hears our prayers and works in our present circumstances.
The lyrical focus, rather than complex melodic variations, centers on this powerful theological assertion. It’s a deliberate choice to ensure the message is clear and universally understood by believers. The song’s narrative implicitly traces God’s faithfulness from the foundational stories of the Old Testament, through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, to His present-day power. This continuity of divine action is a cornerstone of Christian theology. For instance, the Jesus who walked on water and calmed the storm, as recorded in the Gospels (e.g., Mark 4:35-41), is presented as the same “Same God” whose power is still accessible. The song encourages a perspective that transcends time, reminding us that the God who delivered Israel from Egypt is the same God who delivers us from our trials. This is directly supported by passages like Hebrews 13:8, which states, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Jonsal Barrientes's contribution, in particular, amplifies this declaration with a raw, passionate delivery that grounds the theological truth in personal experience. It’s as if he’s bearing witness to the ongoing reality of God’s power, making the grand statement of the song feel incredibly intimate. The impact of this is to foster a robust faith that is not dependent on fleeting emotions or circumstantial evidence, but on the established character of God as revealed in His Word. The song urges listeners to anchor their hope not in changing circumstances, but in the unchanging anchor of God’s presence and power, a sentiment beautifully captured in Romans 11:36: "For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever! Amen." “Same God” is more than a worship anthem; it’s an invitation to a profound and unwavering trust in the eternal God who remains, always, the same.