Rick Pino - Kingdom Of Heaven Lyrics
Lyrics
Not too many people are looking
Looking for the gold
Too many people are chasing after
Chasing after the wind
If only you knew what was before you
You would stretch out your hands
Could you be blinded from the truth
Listen to what we say
The Kingdom of heaven is at hand
The Kingdom of heaven is at hand
You need to repent from your sins
The Kingdom of heaven is at hand
Forget all the money and the approval
Please don't be deceived
Money and power and so called fame
Leaves us empty and dry
What good is a man if he gains the whole world
But forfeits his soul?
Smash all your idols and forget about yourself
Daddy is calling you home
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Kingdom Of Heaven
Meaning & Inspiration
Rick Pino's "Kingdom of Heaven," released on March 27, 2009, as part of the album *Songs For An End Time Army*, is a powerful and direct call to spiritual awakening, resonating deeply with the timeless message of the Gospel. The song opens by highlighting a common human tendency to pursue fleeting earthly desires, those things that are ultimately as insubstantial as chasing the wind, rather than seeking the eternal. Pino urges listeners to consider what truly lies before them, suggesting that a full understanding would naturally lead to an outstretched hand, a willingness to embrace the divine. He poses a poignant question about being blinded from the truth, directly challenging the audience to listen to the profound message being offered.
The core of "Kingdom of Heaven" is its urgent proclamation: "The Kingdom of heaven is at hand." This phrase, echoing Jesus' own initial ministry as recorded in Matthew 4:17, is not merely a statement of fact but an invitation to a transformative reality. The song connects this imminent kingdom directly to the necessity of repentance from sin. This concept is central to Christian teaching, as articulated by John the Baptist's similar call for repentance in preparation for the Messiah (Mark 1:4). The pursuit of worldly riches and the approval of others are presented as ultimately hollow, leading to spiritual emptiness, a stark contrast to the profound fulfillment found in God's presence. The lyrical challenge, "What good is a man if he gains the whole world but forfeits his soul?" directly recalls the words of Jesus in Mark 8:36, emphasizing that eternal salvation far outweighs any temporal gain. The song culminates in a powerful directive to dismantle our idols—whatever we place above God—and to shed self-obsession, presenting a homecoming with "Daddy," a deeply intimate and relational term for God, underscoring the Father’s loving invitation to His children. This message aligns with passages like 1 John 2:15-17, which warns against loving the world or the things in it, and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which reminds believers that they have been bought with a price and are called to glorify God with their bodies and lives, turning away from all that distracts from this ultimate purpose. "Kingdom of Heaven" serves as a potent reminder from *Songs For An End Time Army* that true treasure and lasting peace are found not in the ephemeral pursuits of this world, but in embracing the spiritual reality that is so readily available.