LifePoint Worship - Come Like The Wind Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Let this be a house where you long to stay
Let it be a place you dwell
Where you are our cornerstone
Let it be a place for you
Chorus
Come like the wind
Fall like the rain
We need your presence now in this place
God be enthroned
Here in our praise
We're never turning back have your way
Verse 2
Let the doors be open to the lost
Every story welcome here
You can change this heart of stone
And let it beat for You alone
Bridge 1
I see the church arising
I see it taking ground
I see Your spirit working
I see it
Bridge 2
I see the things we prayed for
I see them come to life
I see revival stirring
I see it
Verse 3
Let the church become the bride You saw
As you took Your final breath
So with every voice we'll lift the song
Of the one who is to come
Video
Come like the Wind
Meaning & Inspiration
LifePoint Worship’s "Come Like The Wind," released as a single on April 9, 2021, arrives as a fervent invitation, a spiritual plea echoing from the depths of a community yearning for divine encounter. This powerful anthem immediately immerses the spirit in a profound request for God’s tangible presence and transformative power within the church and individual lives. It's a song born from a collective hunger, articulating a vision for a dwelling place where God is not merely acknowledged but enthroned, where His Spirit moves unhindered, and where His purposes for humanity are fully realized. The lyrical journey unfurls as a prayer, a declaration, and a hopeful prophecy for revival.
The song opens with a deep yearning, expressed in the lines about making "this be a house where you long to stay" and "a place you dwell," setting the stage for an intimate communion. This speaks directly to the New Testament understanding of believers as the temple of the Holy Spirit, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 3:16, "Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?" It’s an intentional invitation for God not just to visit, but to reside, highlighting His role as the "cornerstone," a foundational truth found in Ephesians 2:20, where Christ Himself is the chief cornerstone upon which the church is built. This initial plea establishes a posture of surrender and an eager readiness to yield spiritual ground.
The chorus then explodes with vivid imagery, crying out "Come like the wind, fall like the rain." These metaphors are rich with biblical significance, representing the sovereign and life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. The wind, unseen yet powerful, mirrors the Spirit's mysterious movement as described by Jesus in John 3:8: "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." Similarly, the rain symbolizes refreshment, growth, and divine provision, drawing parallels to passages like Joel 2:23, where God promises to "send down for you abundant rain, the early and the latter rain," signifying spiritual outpouring. The declaration, "We need your presence now in this place," is a direct and desperate cry for God's active manifestation, moving beyond mere theological assent to a tangible, experienced reality. To "God be enthroned here in our praise" is an echo of Psalm 22:3, which speaks of God inhabiting the praises of His people, making worship a gateway for His reign. The resolute commitment, "We're never turning back have your way," encapsulates a deep commitment to following Christ without compromise, mirroring the sentiment of Luke 9:62, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." It's a complete surrender to divine will.
Verse two expands the vision outward, calling for open doors "to the lost" and declaring "every story welcome here." This reflects the core mission of the church—to be a beacon of hope and a sanctuary for all, fulfilling the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20 to "go and make disciples of all nations." The subsequent prayer, "You can change this heart of stone and let it beat for You alone," directly references the transformative promise of the new covenant in Ezekiel 36:26, "And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." It’s a profound appeal for personal and corporate renewal, transforming self-centeredness into singular devotion to God.
The bridges introduce a visionary perspective, with the recurring phrase "I see it." The first bridge, "I see the church arising, I see it taking ground, I see Your spirit working," is a prophetic declaration of faith, visualizing the church's empowerment and advancement through the Holy Spirit, echoing the promise of Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses." The second bridge builds on this, stating, "I see the things we prayed for, I see them come to life, I see revival stirring." This speaks to the power of persistent prayer and the conviction that God hears and answers, bringing about spiritual awakening and the fulfillment of His promises, a faith-filled expectation consistent with James 5:16, which assures that "The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." It’s an embrace of present reality informed by future hope.
Finally, Verse 3 brings the narrative to its eschatological climax, asking that "the church become the bride You saw as you took Your final breath." This is a poignant reminder of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and His profound love for His church, depicted as His bride in Ephesians 5:25-27, which states, "Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her... that he might present the church to himself in splendor." The song concludes with a collective commitment: "So with every voice we'll lift the song of the one who is to come." This powerfully unites the present longing for revival with the future hope of Christ's return, an unwavering focus on the coming King, as proclaimed in Revelation 22:20, "Surely I am coming soon." "Come Like The Wind" is more than a song; it is a profound spiritual blueprint, a call to a deeper walk of faith, a vision for a church fully surrendered and passionately awaiting its Lord, inspiring believers to actively participate in the unfolding story of God's redemptive plan.