Kari Jobe - Holy Spirit Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
There's nothing worth more
That could ever come close
No thing can compare
You're our living hope
Your presence
Verse 2:
I've tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
Your presence
Chorus:
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
Bridge:
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's "Holy Spirit," released as part of her 2014 album *Majestic (Deluxe Edition)*, stands as a profound invocation and celebration of the third person of the Trinity, a theme that resonates deeply within Christian worship. The song isn't merely a collection of pleasant sounds; it’s a lyrical prayer, a yearning for the tangible presence and powerful work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Jobe crafts a devotional experience that mirrors the biblical understanding of the Spirit as the indwelling Comforter, the source of divine power, and the revealer of truth.
The core message of "Holy Spirit" is an earnest invitation for the Spirit to move, to fill, and to empower. This echoes the disciples’ anticipation in Acts 1:4-5, where Jesus commanded them to wait for the promise of the Father, the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Jobe's worshipful plea for the Spirit's presence is a direct reflection of scriptural desires. For instance, the yearning for the Spirit to "fall afresh" is reminiscent of passages like Isaiah 64:1, which cries out, "Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might shake at your presence." The song taps into the understanding of the Holy Spirit as God's active agent in the world and in the church, working miracles, imparting gifts, and transforming lives.
Thematically, the song aligns with the New Testament’s emphasis on the Spirit’s role in sanctification and spiritual growth. In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul details the "fruit of the Spirit" – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Jobe’s lyrics implicitly call for these very qualities to be cultivated within the worshiper through the Spirit's influence. The repeated invocation for the Spirit to be "stronger" and "more" within the believer speaks to the continuous process of spiritual formation, where the Spirit conforms us to the image of Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 3:18: "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another." Furthermore, the song’s focus on the Spirit’s power connects to the understanding that it is the Spirit who empowers believers for witness and service, as promised by Jesus in Acts 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." "Holy Spirit" serves as a beautifully articulated prayer for that divine empowerment to be fully realized, making it a cornerstone for worshipers seeking a deeper connection with God’s active presence.