Jesus Culture + Kim Walker-Smith - How He Loves Us Lyrics
Lyrics
He is jealous for me
Loves like a hurricane
I am a tree bending beneath
The weight of His wind and mercy
When all of a sudden
I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory
And I realize just how beautiful You are
And how great Your affections are for me
And oh how He loves us
Oh, oh how He loves us
How He loves us
Oh
When all of a sudden
I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory
And I realize just how beautiful You are
And how great Your affections are for me
Yeah, He loves us
Oh, how He loves us
Oh, how He loves us
Oh, how He loves
We are His portion
And He is our prize
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes
If His grace is an ocean, we're all sinking
So heaven meets earth like a sloppy wet kiss
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest
I don't have time to maintain these regrets
When I think about the way that He loves us
Video
How He Loves Us - Kim Walker-Smith / Jesus Culture - Jesus Culture Music
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 5, 2008, by Jesus Culture Music, "How He Loves Us" featuring Kim Walker-Smith is a powerful declaration of God's overwhelming and unwavering affection, a theme deeply rooted in Scripture. The song’s core message unpacks the profound, often inexplicable nature of divine love, moving beyond simple human understanding to reveal a love that is both fierce and tender. This isn't just a gentle affection; it's a love that pursues, redeems, and transforms, mirroring the sacrificial love exemplified by Christ Himself. The biblical narrative is replete with such examples, from God’s enduring covenant with Israel, described in Hosea 11:1-4 as a father drawing his children with cords of kindness, to the ultimate expression of love in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The song artfully captures this paradox of God's love – how He, in His holiness and majesty, chooses to deeply cherish flawed humanity.
The profound truth of this song lies in its insistence that God's love is not earned or conditional, but rather a foundational aspect of His character. This resonates with passages like Romans 5:8, which states, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The lyrics, in their earnestness, point to a love that is actively engaged in our lives, a love that sees our imperfections and loves us anyway, a concept that can be difficult for our human minds to fully grasp. It speaks to a love that rejoices over us with singing, as referenced in Zephaniah 3:17, “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He rejoices over you with gladness and with his love, he will quiet you because of his singing.” The song encourages listeners to contemplate this immense love and respond with their own devotion and surrender. It’s a call to recognize that this divine love isn't a passive sentiment but an active force that actively seeks our well-being and transformation, ultimately drawing us into a deeper relationship with the Creator. The enduring impact of "How He Loves Us" stems from its unwavering focus on this central, life-changing truth of God's immeasurable love for humanity, a love that continues to inspire and encourage countless individuals in their faith journey.