Rend Collective - Our Rescuer - Good News Lyrics
Lyrics
INTRO
There is so much bad news in the world
But no matter What we have good news
... Good news about Jesus Christ
So there is good news for the captive
Good news for the caged
There good news for the one who walked away
There is good news for the doubting
The one
For the good Lord has come to seek and save
He's our rescuer
He's our rescuer
We are free from sin forever more
Oh how sweet the sound
Oh how grace abounds
We will praise the Lord, our rescuer
He is beauty for the battle
Riches for the poor
He is reaching for the one who will ignore
He is pasture for the weary
Rest for those who strive
For the good lord is the way, the truth and life
The good lord is the way, the truth and life
He's our rescuer
He's our rescuer
We are free from sin forever more
Oh how sweet the sound
Oh how grace abounds
We will praise the Lord, our rescuer
Wo-oh-oh-oh-ah
Video
Rend Collective - Rescuer (Good News) [Official Music Video]
Meaning & Inspiration
Rend Collective's "Our Rescuer (Good News)," released in 2017, stands as a vibrant testament to the enduring power of the Gospel message amidst a world often overwhelmed by distressing reports. The song immediately establishes its core premise in the intro: while the world churns with negativity, there exists an unshakeable "good news" centered on Jesus Christ. This isn't merely a hopeful sentiment but a foundational proclamation. The lyrics unfold with a compassionate understanding of human struggle, directly addressing the captive, the caged, the one who has strayed, and the doubting soul. This inclusivity mirrors Christ's own ministry, extending His saving grace to all. The central declaration, "He's our rescuer," is a direct echo of Jesus' mission as stated in Luke 19:10: "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." The phrase "free from sin forevermore" encapsulates the complete redemption offered through Christ's sacrifice, a theme powerfully articulated in Romans 6:22 which speaks of being set free from sin and becoming servants of God, yielding a harvest of holiness and eternal life.
The song’s lyrical tapestry continues to paint a rich picture of Christ’s sufficiency for every human need. Describing Him as "beauty for the battle" evokes Isaiah 61:3, where the Lord promises to bestow "a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." This is a profound spiritual transformation, offering hope and restoration in the midst of conflict. Similarly, "riches for the poor" speaks to the spiritual abundance found in Christ, as He Himself said in Matthew 11:5, "The poor have the gospel preached to them." This refers to a wealth that transcends material possessions, an inheritance in the heavenly kingdom. The line "reaching for the one who will ignore" highlights God's persistent love and desire for relationship, even with those who resist Him, aligning with Romans 5:8 which states, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The final verses declare Him as "pasture for the weary" and "rest for those who strive," a direct allusion to Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." This promise of rest is not an end to effort, but a divine enablement and peace found in His presence. The emphatic conclusion, "the good lord is the way, the truth and life," is a direct quote of Jesus’ own declaration in John 14:6, solidifying His unique and exclusive role in salvation. The repeated affirmation, "We will praise the Lord, our rescuer," serves as a unified response of adoration for this divine provision of rescue, freedom, and abundant life.