Kari Jobe + Gateway Worship - Let The Heavens Open Lyrics
Lyrics
You are welcome in this place
Welcome in our hearts
Come and have Your way
God, meet us face to face
All consuming fire
Move without restraint
Breathe on us
Spirit come
You’re our heart’s desire
We stand in the glory of the King
Knowing that You’re here
You have set us free
You’re here
Let our worship be Your throne
Amazed by who You are
Your presence makes us whole
Let the Heavens open
Let Your Kingdom move
All our faith and hope in
Our great God
Video
Kari Jobe - Let The Heavens Open (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Kari Jobe and Gateway Worship’s "Let The Heavens Open," featured on the 2014 Deluxe Edition of the album *Majestic*, is a powerful declaration of faith that resonates with profound scriptural truth. The song’s core message centers on the imminent return of Jesus Christ, a theme deeply rooted in Christian eschatology and a cornerstone of our hope as believers. It echoes the anticipation and joy found in passages like Matthew 24:30, which speaks of the Son of Man appearing in the sky, and Acts 1:11, where angels assured the disciples that Jesus would return in the same way He ascended. The lyrics invite a spiritual readiness, a posture of waiting and worship for the moment when the heavens will literally part to reveal the King of Kings.
The scriptural foundation of "Let The Heavens Open" is robust, drawing from a rich tapestry of prophetic pronouncements and New Testament assurances. The call to “let the heavens open” can be understood as a plea for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, as taught by Jesus in the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10). It also reflects the prophetic imagery of Isaiah 64:1, where the prophet cries out, "Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might shake at your presence!" This yearning for divine intervention and manifest presence is palpable in the song. Furthermore, the anticipation of Christ’s return is a recurring motif throughout Scripture, from the early church’s fervent expectation (1 Corinthians 1:7) to the final vision in Revelation 22:20, where John declares, "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!" The song acts as a modern-day expression of this ancient, enduring hope, encouraging believers to maintain a vigilant and expectant spirit, living each day with an awareness of eternity and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. The message is not one of fear or dread, but of glorious anticipation, calling us to align our lives with the truth of God’s promises and to actively participate in the unfolding of His divine plan through our worship and obedience.