Maverick City Music + Katie Torwalt + Dante Bowe + Naomi Raine - Joy of The Lord Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I'm pulling on joy from Heaven's reserve
He’s stored up enough for every winter I’m served
I’m seeing beyond my circumstance
This joy that I have is my inheritance
Joy, this is the joy of the Lord
Chorus
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh oh oh He is my hope
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
Verse 2
There is a Savior in the valley place
He’s walking beside me and He knows my pain
God, the beginning and the end
God right there in the midst of it
Joy, this is the joy of the Lord
Joy, this is the joy of the Lord
Chorus
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh oh oh He is my hope
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
Bridge
There’s gonna be glory
There’s gonna be glory
There will be glory after this
No need to worry
this present suffering
There will be glory after this
Chorus
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh oh oh He is my hope
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
Verse 3
There is a King seated on His throne
Prepared a place that I’ll call my home
There I will see Him face to face
He’ll wipe every tear from my face
Joy, this is the joy of the Lord
Joy, this is the joy of the Lord
Joy, this is the joy of the Lord
Joy, this is the joy of the Lord
Chorus
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh oh oh He is my hope
The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength
Video
Joy of the Lord (feat. Katie Torwalt, Dante Bowe & Naomi Raine) - Maverick City Music | TRIBL
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on July 7, 2021, "Joy of The Lord" by Maverick City Music, featuring the distinct voices of Katie Torwalt, Dante Bowe, and Naomi Raine, landed as a declaration rooted in timeless truth. The song isn't merely an exploration of happiness; it's a profound statement about the enduring, supernatural joy available to those who place their hope in God. It moves past fleeting emotions, pointing to a source of strength that doesn't diminish when circumstances turn difficult. At its heart lies the scriptural truth found in Nehemiah 8:10, where Nehemiah encourages the people, proclaiming that the joy of the Lord is their strength. This isn't a suggestion but an active principle – finding our delight and security in God Himself empowers us to face whatever comes our way. The music itself builds with a communal, almost anthemic feel, reflecting the corporate nature of worship and shared reliance on this divine strength. It underscores the message that this joy isn't a solitary experience but something we access and express together, finding resilience in the presence of God and within the community of faith. The vocal performances carry both vulnerability and conviction, conveying the journey from potential weariness to finding solid ground in God's unwavering faithfulness. This isn't manufactured optimism; it's the quiet confidence and vibrant hope that blossom when we shift our focus from the temporary troubles of the world to the eternal character of the One who holds everything together. It reminds us of verses like Psalm 16:11, which speaks of fullness of joy found in God's presence, and Philippians 4:4, a clear command to rejoice in the Lord always, highlighting that this joy is a choice and a state of being rooted in our relationship with Him, not dependent on external validation or ease. The song serves as a powerful reminder that even when weeping may endure for a night, as Psalm 30:5 tells us, the morning brings a joy that is deeper and more sustaining because its origin is divine, transforming ashes into beauty and mourning into dancing, much like Isaiah 61:3 describes God's redemptive work in our lives.