Hezekiah Walker - How Much Can We Bear Lyrics
Lyrics
If in your life you are going through
And don't know really what to do
Just call on Jesus he will see you through
For he knows
Jesus he knows
If there is a trial that has come your way
And you are looking for a brighter day
Just call on Jesus he wil make a way
For he knows
Jesus he knows
How much we can bear
Jesus he knows how much we can bear
Vamp:
All
How much
Soprano
How much
Tenor
We
Vamp:
All
We can bear
Soprano
We can
Tenor
Bear
Repeat Vamp
Jesus he knows how much we bear
Video
Hezekiah Walker & LFC – How Much We Can Bear
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 30, 2019, "How Much Can We Bear" by Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir arrives as more than just a song; it presents a profound question set to music, one that resonates deeply within the human experience of trials and tribulations. At its heart, the track wrestles with the weight of life's challenges, the seemingly insurmountable burdens that press down on us, asking aloud the very question many quietly ponder in moments of difficulty: Is there a limit to what we can endure? This inquiry isn't posed in despair but rather as a starting point for exploration, framed within the context of faith and God's involvement in our struggles. It’s a theme as old as the biblical narratives themselves, found in the stories of Job's suffering, the Psalmist's cries for deliverance, and the New Testament letters encouraging perseverance.
The musical arrangement serves as a powerful vessel for this message, with the signature sound of The Love Fellowship Choir providing a foundation of strength and solidarity. There’s a depth to the production that mirrors the gravity of the subject matter, building an atmosphere that acknowledges the heaviness of life without being consumed by it. The choir's unified voices aren't just singing notes; they are expressing shared vulnerability and collective faith, creating a sense of community that is essential when considering the burdens we carry. This communal expression underscores a vital truth often found in Scripture: we are not meant to carry these loads alone, either apart from God or from one another.
The brilliance of "How Much Can We Bear" lies in how it moves from posing the question to offering a biblically grounded answer, not always explicitly stated in every lyric, but undeniably present in its spirit and Hezekiah Walker's delivery. The song points towards the source of our ability to bear *anything*: the strength that comes from faith in God. This aligns beautifully with verses like Philippians 4:13, which declares, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." It’s not about our inherent capacity but about His enabling power. The track reminds us that while the question of "how much" is valid, the focus should shift to *who* is helping us bear it. The Apostle Paul’s experience, shared in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God tells him, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness," echoes through the song’s underlying message – that in our points of greatest trial, God's strength is most evident.
Furthermore, the song implicitly touches upon the promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13, a cornerstone verse for many facing temptation and trials, which assures us that God is faithful and will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, providing a way out so we can endure it. "How Much Can We Bear" doesn't suggest that the loads won't be heavy or that the way out will always be the removal of the burden, but rather that endurance is possible through divine provision and strength. It’s a message of hope interwoven with the reality of struggle. The song encourages reflection on James 1:2-4, which speaks of trials developing perseverance, leading to maturity and completeness, lacking nothing. This perspective shifts the question from how much *pain* can we bear to how much *growth* can we bear through faith?
Ultimately, "How Much Can We Bear" serves as a powerful reminder that our limits are not defined by our own finite strength, but by the infinite power and faithfulness of God working within us. It is a musical expression of casting our cares on the Lord, as encouraged in Psalm 55:22, because He cares for us. The song resonates with anyone who has felt overwhelmed, offering not platitudes, but a firm declaration of faith in a God who walks with us through every valley, sharing our burdens and providing the grace needed for each step. It’s an anthem for enduring faith, encouraging anyone who hears it to look beyond the weight of their circumstances to the unfailing strength of the One who promises to bear all things with us.