Jonathan McReynolds - Everlasting Lyrics
Lyrics
God yes You did, You gave it
Yes You did, You gave it
Yes You did, You shared it
Yes You did, You gave it
Everywhere I go
And everywhere I've been
They ask about the power
I've been walking
And what is being safe now
And why I'm not afraid
And why my mind is made up
And why it just won't change
Oh, 'cause You did, You gave it
Your everlasting light
Oh, You gave to me
Your everlasting light
Oh, way back then You started me
Your everlasting light
Yes, You did You gave it
Your strength in my weakness
Banner in the war
Anchor in the ocean
Shelter in the storm
Lord, You justify me
And You call me friend
You wrote me in your story
The one that never ends
Yes, You did
You gave it
Your everlasting light
Yes You did, You gave it
Your everlasting light
Oh yes You did, You thought of me, yeah
Your everlasting light
I'm so glad that You shared it, yeah
Your everlasting light
And we keep going as I think of the love, the sacrifice, and the victory You gave
Your everlasting light
Hey, I'm so glad You thought of me when
Your everlasting light
Not a mumbling word when You stood up there for me, yeah
Your everlasting light
Yes, You did, You did
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
And You did, You gave it
Your everlasting light
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
You deserve it, you deserve it, God
Hallelujah
And You did, You gave
Your everlasting light
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Your everlasting light
Yes You did, You gave it
Your everlasting light
You gave it
Your everlasting light
Your everlasting light
Your everlasting light
Video
Jonathan McReynolds, Mali Music - Everlasting (Live Performance)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jonathan McReynolds' "Everlasting," released on October 8, 2021, featuring Mali Music, is a powerful testament to the enduring nature of God's light and love, presented through a lens of profound gratitude and unwavering faith. The song centers on a deeply personal testimony of transformation, where the singer finds himself being questioned by those around him about the source of his newfound peace, his resilience in hardship, and his unshakeable conviction. This is not a casual observation; it's a direct result of experiencing God’s divine presence and intervention. The core message resonates with the Apostle Paul's declaration in Romans 8:38-39, that "neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The "everlasting light" spoken of is the unceasing illumination of God’s grace, a light that pierces through darkness and provides clarity and direction, as described in Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."
The lyrics eloquently describe the tangible manifestations of this divine gift, painting a vivid picture of God's provision. He is presented as the "strength in my weakness," a concept echoed in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God’s power is made perfect in human frailty. The "banner in the war" speaks to God's protective presence and victory over adversaries, a theme found in Exodus 17:15 where Moses builds an altar called “The LORD is my Banner.” He is the "anchor in the ocean" and the "shelter in the storm," affirming God's steadfastness and refuge, much like what is promised in Hebrews 6:19: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." The profound declaration, "Lord, You justify me, And You call me friend," directly references the New Testament, particularly John 15:15, where Jesus calls his disciples friends and reveals all that he has heard from his Father. The most striking aspect of the song’s narrative is the understanding that one's story is interwoven with God’s grand, eternal narrative – "You wrote me in your story, The one that never ends." This signifies a divinely ordained purpose and an unending legacy of faith, a truth beautifully captured in Ephesians 2:10, "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." The repeated exclamations of "Hallelujah" serve as an outpouring of pure adoration and recognition of God's supreme worthiness, a sentiment that pervades the entirety of Scripture, from the Psalms to the book of Revelation, underscoring that all praise belongs to Him. "Everlasting" is not merely a song; it is a declaration of a life irrevocably touched and eternally transformed by the unyielding love and light of God.