Jonny Diaz - Whole World Lyrics
Lyrics
Who makes the sun rise up at dawn
And run through the afternoon?
And who keeps the light of a distant star
Reflecting off the moon?
Who waters Earth with summer rain
And brings the winter wind?
Who makes the flowers fall away
And spring to life again?
IT'S THE LORD OUR GOD ALMIGHTY
AND IT'S ALL AT HIS COMMAND
HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS
Who hears our cries of hunger
And gives us daily bread?
And who looks inside our longing hearts
And fills the emptiness?
Who's a comfort to the broken?
And who makes them whole again?
Who has the power to reconcile
The soul of every man?
He's got the whole world in His hands
The whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
When it seems that sun is setting on
All the dreams you had
And the prayers that you offer up
They get no answer back
When the weight of this whole broken world's
Too much for you to stand
And you're dying for the kind of peace
That you can't comprehend
You sang it as a little child and you still can
He's got the whole world in His hands...
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Jonny Diaz - Whole World (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jonny Diaz’s "Whole World," released on April 8, 2014, as a standout track on his album *Let It Fly*, offers a profound and comforting affirmation of God's omnipresent power and loving sovereignty. The song revisits a fundamental truth often learned in childhood – that God holds the entire world in His hands – and elevates it from a simple refrain to a deep theological declaration, particularly relevant for the anxieties and uncertainties of adult life. It serves as a gentle yet firm reminder that no matter the scale of our perceived problems, a divine, all-encompassing hand is guiding and sustaining everything.
The song’s narrative unfolds by first establishing God’s undeniable role as the magnificent Creator and meticulous Sustainer of the cosmos. Diaz opens with a series of rhetorical questions, prompting contemplation on the natural world: the sun’s rhythmic ascent and descent, the distant star’s light reflecting off the moon, the cyclical patterns of summer rain, winter wind, and the perennial rebirth of flora. These verses vividly paint a picture of an ordered universe, subtly asking who orchestrates such complex and beautiful phenomena. The resounding answer, delivered in the powerful chorus, is "IT'S THE LORD OUR GOD ALMIGHTY AND IT'S ALL AT HIS COMMAND HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS." This declaration echoes biblical truths found throughout Scripture, from the opening chapters of Genesis detailing creation (Genesis 1:1-31) to passages like Psalm 19:1, which states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Colossians 1:16-17 further solidifies this by asserting that "in Him all things were created... and in Him all things hold together," reinforcing God’s active involvement not just in creation but in its ongoing existence and order.
As the song progresses, its focus gently shifts from the grandeur of cosmic creation to the intimacy of God's personal providence and care for humanity. Diaz poses questions about who hears cries of hunger and provides daily bread, who looks into longing hearts and fills emptiness, who comforts the broken and restores them to wholeness, and who has the power to reconcile the soul. Here, the song beautifully articulates God’s engagement with our deepest needs and spiritual longings, moving beyond His role as a distant creator to that of a loving Father and Provider. This resonates deeply with verses like Matthew 6:11, where Jesus teaches us to pray for "our daily bread," and Philippians 4:19, which assures us that "my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." The theme of comforting the broken and making them whole speaks directly to passages like Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds," and the New Testament’s message of reconciliation through Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, where God "reconciled us to Himself through Christ." This transition underscores that the same mighty hand that holds the universe also tenderly cares for each individual life.
The song reaches its emotional zenith in the bridge, where it addresses the moments of profound human struggle: when dreams seem to vanish, prayers feel unanswered, the weight of a broken world becomes unbearable, and an elusive peace is desperately sought. In these moments of profound vulnerability, Diaz thoughtfully reminds us that the simple truth we learned as children still stands: "He's got the whole world in His hands." This serves as a powerful anchor, a comfort that transcends circumstance. It’s a call to recall the unwavering constancy of God’s sovereignty even when our immediate perception suggests chaos or abandonment. This message aligns perfectly with the assurance in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future," and John 14:27, where Jesus offers, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." "Whole World" thus becomes a vital anthem of faith, inspiring us to rest in the unchanging truth of God's all-encompassing control, providing a foundation of peace and unwavering hope in a perpetually shifting world.