Jason Crabb - Through The Fire Lyrics
Lyrics
He never promised that the cross would not get heavy,
and the hill would not be hard to climb.
He never offered victories without fighting, but
He said help would always come in time.
Just remember when you're standing in the valley of decision
and the adversary says give in, Just hold on.
Our Lord will show up,
and He will take you through the fire again.
So many times I question the certain circumstances,
things I could not understand.
Many times in trials my weakness blurs my vision,
that's when my frustration seems gets so out of hand.
It's then I am reminded, I've never been forsaken.
I've never had to stand one test alone.
That's when I look at all the victories, the Spirit rising up in me.
And It's through the fire my weakness is made strong.
He never promised that the cross would not get heavy,
and the hill would not be hard to climb.
He never offered victories without fighting, but
He said help would always come in time.
Just remember when you're standing in the valley of decision,
and the adversary says give in, Just hold on.
Our Lord will show up,
and He will take you through the fire again.
I know within myself that I would surely perish.
If I trust the hand of God, He'll shield the flame again, again!
He never promised that the cross would not get heavy,
and the hill would not be hard to climb.
He never offered victories without fighting,
He said help would always come in time.
Just remember when you're standing in the valley of decision,
and the adversary says give in, Just hold on.
Our Lord will show up,
and He will take you through the fire again.
Just hold on,
Our Lord will show up,
He will take you through the fire again.
Again.
Video
Bill & Gloria Gaither - Through the Fire [Live] ft. The Crabb Family
Meaning & Inspiration
Jason Crabb's "Through the Fire," released in 2010 as part of his album *Jason Crabb (Performance Tracks)*, is a powerful anthem of unwavering faith in the face of adversity, deeply rooted in biblical principles. The song speaks to the profound truth that our struggles, no matter how intense, are not meant to break us but to refine us, much like precious metals are purified by intense heat. This resonates strongly with the imagery found in 1 Peter 1:7, which speaks of faith being tested by trials "so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of far greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." The message is not one of avoiding hardship, but of trusting that God walks with us even in the most challenging circumstances, transforming us through the very trials we face. This perspective echoes the unwavering confidence expressed in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The song’s central theme is that while the path may be fraught with difficulty, the presence of God provides the strength and comfort needed to persevere, emerging stronger and more resilient. This is a testament to the transformative power of God’s love and His ability to bring good out of every situation, a concept foundational to Christian belief, as articulated in Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." "Through the Fire" thus serves as a reminder that God's purpose is often revealed not in ease, but in the crucible of experience, leading to a faith that is not merely enduring, but actively growing and testifying to His faithfulness.