Kari Jobe + Cody Carnes - Holy Spirit Lyrics
Lyrics
There’s nothing worth more that will ever come close
No thing can compare, You’re our living hope
Your presence, Lord
I’ve tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free and my shame is undone
Your presence, Lord
Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence, Lord
I’ve tasted and seen, of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free, and my shame is undone
By Your presence, Lord
Let us become more aware of Your presence
Let us experience the glory of Your goodness
Video
Kari Jobe - Holy Spirit (Live) ft. Cody Carnes
Meaning & Inspiration
Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes' rendition of "Holy Spirit," released as part of the *Majestic (Deluxe Edition)* in 2014, is a powerful and evocative worship anthem that centers on the transformative presence and work of the third person of the Trinity. More than just a song, it functions as a declaration of dependence and invitation to the divine, urging listeners to open themselves to the Holy Spirit's indwelling power. The core of its message resonates deeply with biblical teachings about the Spirit's role in the life of a believer, particularly the profound desire for His tangible manifestation and guidance. This song speaks to the very essence of what it means to experience God's presence, echoing the disciples' plea in Acts 4:31, "And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness." The repeated invocation, "Holy Spirit, You are welcome here," is a direct parallel to Jesus' instruction in John 14:16, where He promises the Advocate, and the ongoing anticipation of His presence.
The lyrical narrative unfolds as a fervent yearning for the Spirit to breathe life into dry places, a concept beautifully illustrated in Ezekiel 37 with the vision of the valley of dry bones. The Spirit's breath, or *ruach* in Hebrew, is the very force that brings life, and the song captures this same hope for spiritual revival and renewal, believing that "like a rushing wind" He can transform stagnant situations. The desire expressed for the Spirit to "fall on us" is a direct echo of the outpouring described in Acts 2, where the Spirit descended like a mighty wind and empowered the early church. This emphasis on the Spirit’s active participation in worship and daily life aligns with Romans 8:11, which states that the Spirit "who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you," signifying His resurrection power available to believers. Furthermore, the song’s plea for the Spirit to "fill this place" and to "move in this place" is a prayer rooted in the understanding that where the Spirit is, there is freedom and transformation, as per 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." It’s an acknowledgment that true worship and genuine spiritual experience are not self-generated but are a direct result of the Spirit’s sovereign action, inviting His unhindered work in and through the worshippers. The song’s strength lies in its unwavering focus on this divine person, presenting Him not as a distant concept, but as a present, powerful, and longed-for companion in the journey of faith.