Inspirations - Is That Footsteps That I Hear Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
There is something that's going to happen and the day is drawing near
It is time to get excited, Is That Footsteps That I Hear?
Come on Gabriel, blow your trumpet all the dead in Christ shall rise
We are going to a meeting just beyond the eastern skies
Chorus
Is it Footsteps That I Hear?
Heavenly portals seem so near
Heavenly lights are shining clear
Is It Footsteps That I Hear?
Chorus 2
Are you ready for the rapture when we meet Him in the air?
Oh His coming is drawing closer, Is It Footsteps That I Hear?
Many a saint has fought the battle, run the race and shed the tear
And it's time to get excited, Is It Footsteps That I Hear?
Repeat Chorus twice
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Inspirations Is That Footsteps that I hear
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on November 22, 2012, "Is That Footsteps That I Hear" by The Inspirations is a powerful anthem that directly addresses a fundamental tenet of Christian eschatology: the imminent return of Christ. The song doesn't just ponder a future event; it calls for an immediate, fervent anticipation of it. The very opening lines, "There is something that's going to happen and the day is drawing near," establish a sense of urgent expectation, directly echoing the prophetic pronouncements found throughout Scripture. This isn't a passive waiting but an active "getting excited," a joyful readiness that the song champions. The reference to Gabriel blowing his trumpet and the dead in Christ rising is a vivid evocation of 1 Thessalonians 4:16, which states, "For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet call of God." The destination, "just beyond the eastern skies," is a symbolic nod to the direction from which Christ's glorious return is often depicted in biblical narratives, signifying a divine and visible manifestation. The chorus powerfully reiterates the core question, tinged with wonder and certainty, as "heavenly portals seem so near" and "heavenly lights are shining clear." This imagery aligns with the descriptions of God's presence and the entrance into His kingdom, as seen in passages like Revelation 21:2, which speaks of the New Jerusalem descending from heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband, and Revelation 22:4, where believers will "see his face." The second chorus pivots to a direct question of preparedness for "the rapture when we meet Him in the air," a concept rooted in the understanding of believers being caught up to meet the Lord, as described in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. The acknowledgement that "many a saint has fought the battle, run the race and shed the tear" speaks to the enduring faith and perseverance of believers throughout history, echoing Paul's exhortation in 2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." The song's message is a profound encouragement to live with an ever-present awareness of Christ's return, to maintain a spiritual readiness, and to find joy and excitement in the promise of eternal fellowship with Him. It serves as a vibrant reminder that the earthly journey, with its struggles, is but a prelude to a glorious reunion.