Lakewood Church - I Am Lyrics
Lyrics
I am the lord
The almighty God
I am the one and nothings too hard
I am the Shepherd
I am the door
I am the good news
To the bound and the poor
I am
I am the righteous one
I am the lamb
I am the ram in the bush for Abraham
I am the ultimate sacrifice for sin
I am your redeemer
The beginning and the end
I am
I am Jehovah
And I am the king
I am messiah
I am David's offspring
I am your high priest
And I am the Christ
I am the resurrection
I am the life
I am Hope
I am peace
I am joy
I am rest
I am your comfort and relief from all stress
I am Strength
I am faith
I am love
I am power
I am your freedom this very hour
Video
Lakewood Church Worship - 11/6/11 11am - I Am feat. Steve Crawford
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 14, 2018, as part of the album *Live in the Wonderful*, Lakewood Church's "I Am" is a powerful declaration of divine identity, rooted deeply in the biblical narrative. The song doesn't present a complex story but rather a straightforward and profound theological statement, drawing directly from the self-revelations of God throughout Scripture. Its purpose is to remind listeners of the multifaceted nature of God and the comprehensive salvation He offers, serving as a beacon of assurance and faith. The meaning unfolds as a series of "I Am" statements, each phrase echoing ancient promises and prophetic declarations.
The core of the song lies in its masterful weaving of divine appellations, each carrying significant theological weight. Beginning with the foundational statement, "I am the Lord, the Almighty God," it immediately grounds the listener in the omnipotence and sovereignty of God, reminiscent of His first major self-declaration to Abraham in Genesis 17:1, "I am God Almighty." The subsequent lines, "I am the one and nothing's too hard," directly echo Jeremiah 32:17, where the prophet proclaims, "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." The song then shifts to Christological titles, identifying "I am the Shepherd" and "I am the door." These are direct allusions to Jesus' own words in John 10:11 and John 10:9 respectively, where He declares, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep," and "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved." The inclusion of "I am the good news to the bound and the poor" aligns with Jesus' mission as described in Luke 4:18, where He read from Isaiah and declared, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, and to set the oppressed free."
The second verse delves deeper into the redemptive aspects of God's nature, presenting "I am the righteous one" and "I am the lamb." This immediately brings to mind Isaiah 53:11, which speaks of "my servant, who through his knowledge will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities," and Revelation 5:12, which proclaims, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain." The powerful image of "I am the ram in the bush for Abraham" directly references the pivotal moment in Genesis 22:13-14, where God provided a ram for Abraham's sacrifice, signifying His provision and faithfulness. The explicit statement, "I am the ultimate sacrifice for sin," is an unequivocal declaration of Jesus Christ's atoning work on the cross, fulfilling the prophecies of the suffering servant and the Passover lamb. The song concludes this section with "I am your redeemer, the beginning and the end," a profound summary that echoes God's self-identification in Isaiah 44:6 and Revelation 22:13.
The third verse reinforces the divine kingship and messianic role. "I am Jehovah" is the personal covenant name of God, revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. "And I am the King" speaks to His ultimate authority and reign, a theme present from Genesis to Revelation. The proclamation, "I am Messiah, I am David's offspring," directly points to the lineage and promised Messiah foretold in the Old Testament, fulfilled in Jesus. His role as "your high priest" is a direct reference to the book of Hebrews, particularly chapter 7, where Jesus is presented as the ultimate High Priest who made one sacrifice for sins forever. Finally, "I am the Christ, I am the resurrection, I am the life" encapsulates the core of Christian faith: Jesus not only died but conquered death, offering eternal life to all who believe, as stated in John 11:25.
The final verses of "I Am" shift from declarations of divine identity and redemptive work to the experiential aspects of God's presence in the lives of believers. "I am Hope, I am peace, I am joy, I am rest" speaks to the fruit of the Spirit and the inner transformation that comes from a relationship with God, aligning with Galatians 5:22-23. The promise of comfort and relief from stress is a direct echo of passages like Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest," and Philippians 4:7, which promises the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. The song culminates in the affirmation of "I am Strength, I am faith, I am love, I am power," highlighting the divine resources available to believers through Christ, as empowering as stated in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." This entire composition serves not merely as a musical piece but as a scriptural meditation, designed to solidify faith and inspire confidence in the unwavering, all-sufficient nature of God revealed in Jesus Christ.