Kari Jobe - Forever Lyrics
Lyrics
The moon and stars they wept
The morning sun was dead
The Saviour of the world was fallen
His body on the cross
His blood poured out for us
The weight of every curse upon Him
One final breath He gave
As heaven looked away
The son of God was laid in darkness
A battle in the grave
The war on death was waged
The power of hell forever broken
The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Now death where is your sting?
Our resurrected King
Has rendered you defeated
Forever He is glorified
Forever He is lifted high
Forever He is risen
He is alive, He is alive!
The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Now death where is your sting?
Our resurrected King
Has rendered you defeated
Forever He is glorified
Forever He is lifted high
Forever He is risen
He is alive, He is alive!
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The Lamb has overcome
Forever He is glorified
Forever He is lifted high
Forever He is risen
He is alive, He is alive!
You have overcome
You have overcome
You have overcome
You have overcome
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Kari Jobe - Forever (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Kari Jobe's "Forever (Live)," released on February 18, 2014, is a powerful declaration of faith, deeply rooted in the transformative power of Jesus Christ's resurrection. The song's essence isn't found in complex musical arrangements, but in its unwavering focus on the foundational truth of Christianity: that Christ's sacrifice and resurrection have secured an eternal future for believers. This isn't merely a song about enduring love; it's a vibrant testimony to a love that conquers death itself, a theme that echoes throughout Scripture. The message centers on the unfathomable grace extended to humanity, made possible by the empty tomb. It speaks to the freedom and victory found in Christ, a freedom from sin and its ultimate consequence.
The profound meaning of "Forever" is illuminated when viewed through the lens of biblical narratives. The very name "Forever" points to the eternal nature of God's covenant and the everlasting hope He offers, as promised in Jeremiah 31:3: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness." This song unpacks the significance of that everlasting love in a tangible way, focusing on the ultimate expression of that love: the resurrection. The resurrection isn't just an event; it's the cornerstone of our faith, as Paul declares in 1 Corinthians 15:14, "And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." "Forever" directly engages with this truth, reminding us that because Christ lives, we too shall live eternally. It’s a celebration of the "new life" that comes through Him, a concept explored in Romans 6:4, where it states, "We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." The song encourages listeners to grasp this reality, to live in the confidence and joy that stems from knowing death has no sting, a victory secured by Christ's atoning work, as highlighted in 1 Corinthians 15:55: "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The repeated affirmation of "forever" serves as a constant reminder of God's faithfulness and the security we have in Him, a truth that should inspire us to live boldly and with unshakeable hope, grounded in the finished work on the cross and the triumph of the resurrection.