Jason Upton - Wait Upon the Wind Lyrics
Lyrics
Your hands Reached into the depths of darkness
Your arms Pulled me to the light above
Your voice Spoke the word that broke my heart
Your eyes Burn with holy passion, fire, and love
You lead Me beside the quiet waters
You walk In the shadows of death's darkened door
You make Tables right before my enemies
You take oil and then you pour it over me
The Lord is my Shepherd I will fear no evil
You are my Shepherd I will fear no evil
Surely goodness and mercy cover me
All the days of my life they cover me
Surely I'm going to dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever and ever and ever more
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Wait Upon The Wind -Jason Upton
Meaning & Inspiration
Jason Upton's "Wait Upon the Wind," released in 2002 as part of the album *Jacob's Dream*, is a profound meditation on divine presence and unwavering faithfulness, drawing deeply from the wellspring of Scripture. The song unfolds as a testament to God's active intervention in the lives of believers, pulling them from darkness into His illuminating love. It speaks to a God who not only initiates rescue but continues to guide through life's most perilous valleys, a concept powerfully echoed in Psalm 23. The very notion of hands reaching into depths and arms lifting to light immediately evokes the rescue narrative found throughout the Bible, from the Exodus to the personal salvific acts of Jesus Christ.
The core message of "Wait Upon the Wind" is one of complete trust in God's shepherding power, even in the face of adversity. The lyrics paint vivid imagery of God's protective care, presenting Him as a shepherd who not only leads His flock beside tranquil waters but also walks with them through the very shadow of death. This profound assurance finds direct resonance with Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Upton emphasizes this protective presence with the declarations, "The Lord is my Shepherd I will fear no evil" and "You are my Shepherd I will fear no evil." This isn't a passive hope, but an active declaration of faith, rooted in the understanding that God’s goodness and mercy are an ever-present covering. This aligns beautifully with Psalm 23:6, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life."
Furthermore, the song articulates a perspective of sovereign provision, referencing the imagery of a prepared table set before enemies. This powerful metaphor, directly lifted from Psalm 23:5, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows," speaks to God's ability to bring peace and abundance even amidst conflict and opposition. The act of pouring oil over the head signifies blessing, consecration, and restoration, a theme that runs through biblical accounts of kings and prophets being set apart for divine service. The ultimate conclusion of the song, the confident assertion of dwelling in the house of the Lord forever, directly mirrors the psalm's final promise, "and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." "Wait Upon the Wind" is more than a song; it's an anthem of unshakeable faith, a lyrical sermon affirming that in God, we find ultimate safety, perpetual blessing, and an eternal home.