Jonathan Stockstill - Come Reveal Lyrics
Lyrics
Holy God, precious light
I am your sacrifice
For my words aren't enough
So I give you my life
Pre-Chorus
Come and kiss this place
I am humble by your grace
There is nothing I want more
Than to feel you warm embrace
Chorus
Come reveal yourself to me
Cause your all I want to see
If I only had one glimpse
It would last eternally
Verse2
Lord I long just to see
Take me back to the tree
Show me sweet mysteries
Of your love shed for me
Video
Come Reveal (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jonathan Stockstill’s “Come Reveal (Live),” released on January 16, 2021, is a powerful invitation to experience the profound presence of God. At its core, the song is an expression of complete surrender and an unyielding desire for divine encounter, moving beyond mere human words and actions to a place of total offering. The opening lines, “Holy God, precious light / I am your sacrifice / For my words aren't enough / So I give you my life,” echo the biblical concept of ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, as spoken of in Romans 12:1. This isn't a sacrifice of obligation, but one born from an understanding that our own abilities and expressions fall short of capturing the immensity of God's glory. The pre-chorus, “Come and kiss this place / I am humble by your grace / There is nothing I want more / Than to feel you warm embrace,” paints a picture of profound humility before divine favor, a sentiment deeply rooted in the Psalms, where the Psalmist often expresses his desire for God's presence and guidance, finding solace and security in His nearness, much like a father’s comforting embrace.
The chorus, “Come reveal yourself to me / Cause your all I want to see / If I only had one glimpse / It would last eternally,” is the heart cry of the song. It speaks to an intimate longing for God’s unveiled glory, a desire that resonates with the aspirations of figures throughout Scripture who sought to know God more deeply. This yearning for a glimpse of God’s presence is reminiscent of Moses’ plea in Exodus 33:18, “Please show me your glory,” and Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6:1, where he beholds the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up. The understanding that even a fleeting glimpse of God's majesty would have eternal significance underscores the transformative power of divine revelation, a truth echoed in Jesus’ promise in John 17:3 that eternal life is found in knowing God and Jesus Christ.
Verse two, "Lord I long just to see / Take me back to the tree / Show me sweet mysteries / Of your love shed for me," shifts the focus to a deeper theological contemplation, specifically referencing the crucifixion – "the tree." This is a poignant call to remember and re-experience the immense sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, the ultimate act of love shed for humanity. It's a call to ponder the profound mysteries of God's redemptive plan, as the Apostle Paul describes in Ephesians 3:18-19, praying that believers might grasp the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ's love. The desire to be taken "back to the tree" signifies a longing to constantly be reminded of the foundation of our faith and the boundless, selfless nature of God's love, a love that conquered sin and death for all who believe. Overall, "Come Reveal" is more than just a song; it's a spiritual declaration of dependence, a fervent prayer for intimate connection, and a profound meditation on the sacrificial love that forms the bedrock of Christian faith.