Josh Baldwin - Power Of His Love Lyrics

Lyrics

What kind of power gives up its crown
Takes all its glory and lays it down
To close the distance, to find the one
Nothing can stop it, the Father's love

It runs like a river, bringin' life to dust and drought
It burns like a fire till we're left with holy ground
When we think it's over, there is so much more to come
'Cause we've only scratched the surface of the power of His love

Behold the power that stills the waves
Walks on the water and empties graves
The darkness trembles, it's overcome
Here in the presence of the Father's love

It goes on and on and on again
There's no start, there's no end
There's no greater love than this
There's no greater love

It runs like a river, bringin' life to dust and drought
It burns like a fire till we're left with holy ground
When we think it's over, there is so much more to come
We've only scratched the surface of the power of His love
'Cause we've only scratched the surface of the power of His love

Video

The Power Of His Love (Lyric Video) - Josh Baldwin, Bethel Music

Meaning & Inspiration

Josh Baldwin, in collaboration with Bethel Music, gifted the world "Power Of His Love" with its lyric video release on October 21, 2022. This song isn't merely a collection of verses and choruses; it’s a profound meditation on the divine attribute of selfless, limitless affection, inviting us to contemplate the very nature of God’s Father heart. At its core, the song beautifully articulates the Christian belief in a God whose love is not passive but intensely active, demonstrative, and utterly transformative, challenging our human conceptions of power by revealing it through humility and sacrifice.

The opening lines immediately set a tone of reverent inquiry, posing the question, "What kind of power gives up its crown / Takes all its glory and lays it down?" This profound query leads directly to the answer, identifying this unparalleled might as "the Father's love." The narrative here unmistakably points to the ultimate act of divine condescension and sacrifice, most clearly embodied in Jesus Christ, who, though existing in the form of God, "did not consider equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself by taking the form of a servant" (Philippians 2:6-7). This is a love that actively seeks to "close the distance, to find the one," a relentless pursuit of humanity that nothing can halt, mirroring God's unwavering commitment to reconciliation described throughout Scripture, from the Old Testament prophets to the New Testament's proclamation of grace. It's a love that initiates, reaching out to bridge the chasm of sin and separation that we could never cross on our own.

The chorus then explodes with vibrant imagery, describing this love first as a river that "brings life to dust and drought." This powerful metaphor evokes the life-giving presence of God, reminiscent of prophecies like Ezekiel 47:9, where the river flowing from the temple brings healing and abundance wherever it goes, or Jesus' own words about living water (John 7:38). It speaks to spiritual renewal, transforming barrenness into flourishing life, quenching deep thirsts in dry places within the human spirit. Immediately following, the love is depicted as a fire that burns "till we're left with holy ground." This imagery recalls the burning bush that Moses encountered (Exodus 3:5), signifying God's purifying presence that makes sacred what it touches. It's a refining fire, as described in Malachi 3:2-3, consuming impurities and leaving behind a consecrated space, a transformed heart. The assertion that "we've only scratched the surface" then serves as a powerful reminder of the infinite, inexhaustible nature of God's love, suggesting that our current understanding and experience are but a fraction of its boundless depth, echoing Ephesians 3:18-19, which speaks of grasping the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ's love.

Moving into the second verse, the song shifts from the abstract nature of this love to its concrete manifestations through divine intervention and miracles, attributing these awe-inspiring acts directly to "the power of the Father's love." It highlights the power that "stills the waves," a clear reference to Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:39), demonstrating absolute authority over creation. It "walks on the water," recalling Jesus' miraculous stroll across the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 14:25), symbolizing transcendence over natural laws. Most profoundly, this love "empties graves," pointing to Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life for believers (John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55). This ultimate victory over death means that "the darkness trembles, it's overcome," a triumphant declaration of God's supremacy over all evil and sin, a truth celebrated in passages like Colossians 1:13, where we are reminded that God "has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves." This comprehensive power is not just observed but experienced "here in the presence of the Father's love," making these ancient truths vividly present and impactful.

The song’s bridge then circles back to emphasize the eternal and unending aspect of this divine affection. The repeated declaration, "It goes on and on and on again / There's no start, there's no end," drives home the truth of God's everlasting love, which is without beginning or cessation, a constant theme throughout Psalms (e.g., Psalm 136) and Romans 8:38-39, assuring us that nothing "will be able to separate us from the love of God." The ultimate affirmation, "There's no greater love than this," resonates deeply with Jesus' own words in John 15:13, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." This profound statement encapsulates the sacrificial, boundless, and unmatched quality of God's love for humanity. Josh Baldwin's "Power Of His Love" serves as a powerful anthem, drawing individuals into a deeper comprehension and appreciation of God's character, inspiring believers to trust in a love that is not only powerful enough to redeem and transform but is also eternally present and always active in their lives, always inviting them to discover more of its unfathomable depths.