Watoto Children's Choir - Higher Higher - Cast your burdens unto Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
Cast your burdens unto Jesus, for He cares for you.
Cast your burdens unto Jesus, for He cares for you.
Higher higher, higher higher higher higher, Higher higher, Lift Jesus higher.
Lower lower, lower lower lower lower, lower lower, Stomp Satan lower.
Deeper deeper, deeper deeper deeper deeper, deeper deeper, His love is deeper.
Wider wider, wider wider wider wider, wider wider,
His love is wider.
Super super, super super super super, super super,
Supernatural power
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Watoto: Cast Your Burdens Unto Jesus
Meaning & Inspiration
On April 7, 2021, the Watoto Children's Choir released "Higher Higher - Cast your burdens unto Jesus," a song that immediately resonates with profound spiritual truth and an infectious declaration of faith. Originating from Uganda, the Watoto Children's Choir comprises children who have often faced immense hardship, finding refuge and hope through the Watoto ministry. Their music, therefore, carries an authentic depth, born from lived experience and a deep reliance on God. This particular release serves not just as a praise song but as a powerful testament to the transformative power of surrendering anxieties to a loving Creator, echoing the very journey many of these children have undertaken.
The song's core message begins with a foundational invitation: to cast one's burdens upon Jesus because He genuinely cares. This opening line directly channels the comforting assurance found in 1 Peter 5:7, which implores us to "cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you," and Psalm 55:22, advising, "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." For those who have known profound sorrow and uncertainty, the concept of offloading life's heavy loads onto an all-sufficient Savior is not merely theoretical but a daily practice of faith and resilience. It’s an urgent call to release control, trusting in divine provision and compassion, a message Watoto’s children embody with every note.
As the song progresses, it shifts into dynamic declarations, starting with the resolute command to "lift Jesus higher." This isn't just an act of worship; it’s a commitment to placing Christ at the pinnacle of all things, acknowledging His supreme authority and glory. It aligns with the biblical truth in John 12:32, where Jesus states, "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." To lift Jesus higher is to exalt His name above every circumstance, recognizing His sovereignty as described in Philippians 2:9-11, where God "exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name." This elevates our perspective, reminding us that even amidst personal struggles, Christ reigns supreme.
Following this exaltation, the song introduces a declaration of spiritual authority: to "stomp Satan lower." This bold affirmation is a vibrant expression of victory over evil, rooted in the finished work of Christ on the cross. It draws courage from passages like Romans 16:20, which promises, "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet," and James 4:7, urging believers to "submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." This isn't a call to human might but a confident assertion of the power we wield in Christ, recognizing that the enemy is defeated and has no lasting hold over those who belong to Jesus.
The song then beautifully turns to describe the vastness of God's affection, proclaiming that "His love is deeper" and "His love is wider." These phrases paint an awe-inspiring picture of God's boundless grace, reaching into every crevice of human experience and extending to the furthest reaches of creation. This reflects the Apostle Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:18-19, that believers "may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge." It’s an invitation to immerse ourselves in an ocean of divine affection that cannot be fully measured or comprehended, assuring us that no situation is too dire, no sin too great, to be beyond the reach of His redeeming love.
Finally, the song crescendos with a declaration of "supernatural power." This phrase speaks directly to God's omnipotence and His capacity to intervene in ways that defy human logic and limitations. It echoes Ephesians 3:20, which reminds us that God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us," and Philippians 4:13, which states, "I can do all this through Him who gives me strength." This segment serves as a powerful reminder that the same God who calls us to cast our burdens is also the God of miracles, capable of transforming impossible situations and equipping us with strength beyond our own. "Higher Higher" is ultimately a profound journey through surrender, worship, victory, and the immeasurable power and love of Jesus, offering not just hope but a call to active, confident faith.