Hillsong Worship - Elohim - God Almighty - My God is Love Lyrics
Lyrics
I stand upon the solid rock
Of faith in Christ
This steadfast hope shall not
Break apart within the trial
I am assured
His promises will never fail
As long as life remains
He is faithful
God is patient, God is kind
He does not envy
He does not boast
His ways are higher than my own
His thoughts consume the great unknown
Of this alone I am sure
My God is love
I draw my breath under His
Created windswept sky
I know my hope shall last
Long after my flesh retires
From dusk until the dawn
He calls His children home
His righteous love outlasts generations
Bridge
He is Almighty God Elohim
Maker of the earth
He is the Lord of hosts
Heaven’s King
God of endless worth
His kingdom stands above
Every power
Every living soul
His love is like the sun
Ever true
Shining over all
God is patient, God is kind
He does not envy
He does not boast
His ways are higher than my own
His thoughts consume the great unknown
Of this alone I am sure
My God is love
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Elohim - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"Elohim - God Almighty - My God is Love" by Hillsong Worship, released on May 9, 2017, is a powerful declaration of unwavering faith and the multifaceted nature of God. The song centers on the profound truth that God's love is an unshakeable foundation, a truth beautifully woven throughout the lyrics with profound scriptural resonance. The opening lines immediately establish a grounding in the "solid rock of faith in Christ," a clear allusion to Jesus' parable of the wise man who built his house on rock, contrasting it with the foolish man who built on sand (Matthew 7:24-27). This metaphor powerfully conveys the assurance that this faith, anchored in Christ, will endure trials and remain steadfast, a promise echoed in Hebrews 10:23 which encourages holding fast to the confession of our hope without wavering.
The song then transitions into a description of God's character, drawing directly from the Apostle Paul's iconic passage in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Phrases like "God is patient, God is kind," and "He does not envy, He does not boast" directly reflect this biblical portrayal of love. This is further expanded by recognizing God’s infinite superiority, noting that "His ways are higher than my own" and "His thoughts consume the great unknown." This contemplation of God's transcendent nature is a consistent theme in Scripture, as Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD." The profound realization that "Of this alone I am sure, My God is love" encapsulates the ultimate certainty found in God's unchanging nature, a central tenet of Christian belief often summarized by the simple yet profound statement, "God is love" (1 John 4:8).
The second verse speaks to a hope that extends beyond earthly existence, stating, "I know my hope shall last long after my flesh retires." This speaks to the resurrection hope and the promise of eternal life, a core aspect of Christian faith found in passages like John 3:16. The imagery of God calling His children home from dusk until dawn, and His "righteous love outlasting generations," powerfully evokes the enduring nature of God's covenant faithfulness, reminiscent of His promises to Abraham and his descendants that span across time.
The bridge elevates the worship experience by invoking the name "Elohim," one of the Old Testament names for God, signifying His creative power and supreme authority. It rightly identifies Him as the "Almighty God, Elohim, Maker of the earth," aligning with Genesis 1 and numerous other Old Testament passages that declare God as the Creator. The declaration of "Lord of hosts, Heaven’s King" further emphasizes His supreme dominion and sovereignty, a concept consistently presented throughout the Psalms and prophetic books. Describing His kingdom as standing "above every power" and "every living soul" underscores His ultimate authority and reign, as stated by Paul in Philippians 2:9-11 where Jesus is exalted above every name. The song concludes by reinforcing the pervasive and unchanging nature of God's love, comparing it to the sun that is "ever true, shining over all," a beautiful metaphor for God's constant presence and affection, fulfilling the promise of His unfailing love.