Lyrics
Intro: Roosevelt Stewart
Oh, yeah
Verse 1: Roosevelt Stewart
You caught me by surprise
I had my own timeline
Thought my issue escaped Your mind
But You caught me by surprise
Chorus: Roosevelt Stewart, Roosevelt Stewart & Chandler Moore
Here You go again
Showing up as friend (Yeah)
How could I forget (Yeah)
How You held my hand
Even Lazarus
Thought it was the end (Oh)
But it's just like Jesus
To show up at the right time again
Post-Chorus: Roosevelt Stewart, Chandler Moore
Right time, right time, yeah
Right time, right time
Right time, right time, yeah
(Can say my testimony)
Verse 2: Chandler Moore, Roosevelt Stewart & Both
You knew before I did (Yeah)
That this wasn't the end (No)
So, I'll trust that You have a plan
'Cause you knew before I did
Chorus: Chandler Moore, Both & All
And there you go again
He's showing up as, showing up as friend
(I've seen it over and over)
How could I forget
How You held my hand
How You held my hand
(I remember, I remember)
Even Lazarus, even Lazarus
He thought it was the end
Thought it was the end (Oh)
But it's just like Jesus
To show up at the right time again
Pre-Chorus: Roosevelt Stewart, Roosevelt Stewart & Chandler Moore & All
Right time, right time, yeah
He's gonna show up at the, right
Right time, right time,yeah
He's gonna show up at the, right time
Right time, at right time yeah
He's gonna show up at the, right time
Right time, at right time yeah
Let's go
Bridge 1: Roosevelt Stewart, Chandler Moore & ONE HOUSE
I thought you showed up late
But death is a door for You
You've arrived, every time
And you're never behind
I did what I could do
But my end is when You move
You've arrived, every time
Never behind
I thought You showed up late
But death is a door for You
You've arrived, every time
And You're never behind
I did what I could do
But my end is when You move
You've arrived, every time
Never behind
I thought you showed up late
But death is a door for You
You've arrived, every time
And You're never behind
I did what I could do
But my end is when You move
You've arrived, every time
Never behind
Bridge 2
You've arrived, every time
Never behind
You've arrived, every time
Never behind
You've arrived, every time
Never behind
You've arrived, every time
Never behind
Never behind, Never behind (You are never behind)
Never behind, Never behind (You are never nehind)
Never behind, Never behind (You show up at the right time)
Never behind, Never behind (You show up at the right time)
Never behind, Never behind (You arrive on time)
Never behind, Never behind (You arrive on time)
Never behind, Never behind (You arrive on time)
Never behind (He is never behind)
Never behind (For my Healing)
Never behind (For my Breakthrough)
Never behind
Post-Chorus: Chandler Moore & Roosevelt Stewart & Chandler Moore
You showed up at the right time
Right time, yeah
You showed up at the right time
Right time, yeah
You showed up at the right time
Right time, yeah
Bridge 3: Roosevelt Stewart
Just when I thought it was over
I thought I'd be left in the grave
But death is a door You can open
And I hear You
Calling my name
Just when I thought it was over
I thought I'd be left in the grave
But death is a door You can open
And I hear You
Calling my name
Refrain
I Hear You
Calling my name
I Hear You
Calling my name
I Hear You
Calling my name
I Hear You
Calling my name
I Hear You
Calling my name
I Hear You
Calling my name
I Hear You
Calling my Name (Loose me, let me go)
Cause He's calling
I Hear You
Calling my name (Loose me, let me go)
Cause He's calling
I Hear You
Calling my name (Loose me, let me go)
Cause He's calling
I hear You
Calling my name
I hear You
Calling my name
Chorus: Roosevelt Stewart
Here You go again
Showing up as friend
How could I forget
How you held my hand
In the valley I remember
'Cause even Lazarus
He rhought it was the end
And I did too, yes I did too
I thought it was over yes, I did too
I thought there was a period after my name, but I did too
I thought there was nothing that you could do, yes I did too
But it's just like Jesus
To show up at the right time
Refrain
But it's just like Jesus
To show up at the right time
It's Jesus
He's showed up at the right time
Yes, Jesus
He's showed up at the right time
Yes Jesus
Showed up at the right time
Jesus
Showed up at the right time
Jesus
Showed up at the right time
Break
You always come through
Just when I needed You
You always come through
Just when I needed You
You always come through
Just when I needed You
You're never, You're never
You're never late God
Just when I needed You
Outro
What a friend we have in Jesus
Sticks closer than a Brother
What a Friend we have in Jesus
Show up at the right time again
I did what I could
I've tried of all the options
I went to doctors for twelve years straight
What I need was You
What I needed was You
It's just like Jesus
To show up at the right time
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Just Like Jesus” presents divine timing through the story of Lazarus. The song begins with surprise: a problem that appeared forgotten becomes the setting for Christ to arrive as a faithful friend. Its repeated claim that Jesus shows up at the right time does not deny delay or grief. Instead, it interprets an apparent ending through the Gospel account in which Jesus calls Lazarus from the tomb.
The bridge develops that idea with the image of death as a door Christ can open. Repetition of “never behind” reinforces trust in his authority when human options have reached their limit. Later lines about hearing Jesus call a name echo Lazarus being summoned from the grave, while the closing description of a friend who stays close connects companionship with deliverance. The result is a testimony-shaped worship song about hope after disappointment. Its central assurance is that Christ remains present and able to act even when circumstances appear final.
Related Scripture
- John 11:21-44 Jesus arrives after Lazarus dies, calls him from the tomb, and reveals his authority over death.
- Proverbs 18:24 The proverb describes a friend who sticks closer than a brother.