Leeland - Wait Upon The Lord Lyrics
Lyrics
Yes, I will wait
I will be still and know that You are God
Come on, let's wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
If we just wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
Come on, let's wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
If we just wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
Come on, let's wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
If we just wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
Come on, let's wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
If we just wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
Come on, let's wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
If we just wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
Come on, let's wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
If we just wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
As we wait
Wait on You
I can sing out a song
A song of expectation
A song of hope
That You will do all that You said You would do (through Your Son)
You're making all things new right now
Oh, You're turning things around right now
Come on
Life and death is placed in our tongue
Speak life into the atmosphere right now
He's working miracles
Oh, He's healing the broken hearted
Right now, as we wait
He's making all things new
I will wait
I will wait upon You, Jesus
As You fight all my battles
I will stand in the grace of God
Oh, in Your grace I can stand, Lord
You are the rock upon which I stand
Come on let's wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
If we just wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
Come on let's wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
If we just wait upon the Lord
He will renew our strength
Video
Leeland - Wait Upon the Lord (Official Live Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 3, 2020, as part of the *Better Word (Digital Deluxe)* album, Leeland’s "Wait Upon The Lord" emerges as a profoundly anchoring declaration of faith and perseverance. The song's essence is distilled from the timeless biblical truth found in Isaiah 40:31, which promises that "those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." It’s more than just a musical piece; it’s a spoken word meditation set to a captivating soundscape, a powerful and repetitive call to embrace divine patience and trust, reminding us that true strength is found not in our own striving but in quiet dependence on God.
The track unfolds as an invitation to a posture of active surrender, beginning with the personal commitment, "Yes, I will wait, I will be still and know that You are God." This echoes Psalm 46:10, urging us to cease our anxieties and recognize God's sovereign hand in every circumstance. The repeated refrain, "If we just wait upon the Lord, He will renew our strength," isn't merely a passive wish but a confident assertion of a spiritual law. It underscores that waiting is not idleness but an intentional act of yielding control, allowing the Creator to work on our behalf, regenerating our weary spirits and empowering us for the path ahead. This spiritual renewal grants an inner resilience that transcends physical capabilities, enabling us to face life's inevitable challenges with a supernatural endurance.
As the song progresses, it shifts from an invitation to a declaration of expectation. The worshiper begins to "sing out a song, a song of expectation, a song of hope," firmly believing "that You will do all that You said You would do (through Your Son)." This segment powerfully grounds the anticipation in God’s unfailing promises, highlighted and fulfilled through Jesus Christ, reflecting Hebrews 10:23 which assures us that "He who promised is faithful." There’s a vibrant sense of immediate divine activity captured in phrases like "You’re making all things new right now" and "You’re turning things around right now." This is not a distant hope but a present reality for those who trust, aligning with Revelation 21:5, where God declares, "Behold, I am making all things new." It speaks to the ongoing, active nature of God’s redemptive work in our personal lives and the world.
A pivotal moment in the song emphasizes the power inherent in our declarations: "Life and death is placed in our tongue, speak life into the atmosphere right now." This directly references Proverbs 18:21, reminding believers of the profound impact of their words. It’s an encouragement to use our voices to declare God's truth and promises over our situations, actively participating in bringing about the change we seek, rather than simply lamenting circumstances. This spoken word element leads into an affirmation of God's active intervention, proclaiming, "He’s working miracles," and "He’s healing the broken hearted right now, as we wait." These affirmations are rooted in countless biblical accounts of God's miraculous power and His compassionate heart for the hurting, as exemplified in Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." It powerfully conveys that waiting does not mean inaction on God's part; rather, it’s often during our seasons of patient trust that His most profound work unfolds.
The song culminates in a resolute commitment: "I will wait upon You, Jesus, as You fight all my battles." This profound statement recognizes God as the ultimate defender, echoing Exodus 14:14, "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." The worshiper declares, "I will stand in the grace of God," acknowledging that stability and strength come from His unmerited favor, a truth foundational to Romans 5:2, which states, "through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand." Finally, the declaration "You are the rock upon which I stand" firmly establishes Christ as the unshakable foundation amidst life’s uncertainties, a theme central to Psalm 18:2 and Matthew 7:24-27. Leeland’s "Wait Upon The Lord" is therefore not just a song; it’s an empowering spiritual practice, inviting believers into a deeper experience of God's renewing presence, fortified by His promises and anchored in His unyielding strength.