SEU Worship - People Get Ready Lyrics

Album: Heart Cry
Released: 30 Sep 2022

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Lyrics

CHORUS:
We’re gonna get ready, we’re gonna get ready
We’re gonna get ready for the coming of our King
So, people get ready, yeah, people get ready
We’re gonna get ready for the coming of our King
We’re gonna get ready for the coming of our King

VERSE 1:
I don’t want to miss what You’re doing
I don’t want to miss what You’re speaking
I will sing loud, the earth will cry out
Hear us shout, “Come O Jesus,” as we prepare the way

VERSE 2:
So Come redeem our intentions
As Your love kills every pretense
Come and restore, come and rebuild
Come and flip every table, this temple is Yours, hear us singing

BRIDGE: x2:
Open up the gates, as we Your people
Crown our King with praise, Holy Spirit
Come and ignite the flame
We’re ready for You, we welcome You

Video

SEU Worship, Dan Rivera - People Get Ready (Official Live Video)

Meaning & Inspiration

SEU Worship’s "People Get Ready," released on September 30, 2022, as part of their album *Heart Cry*, serves as a vibrant and urgent call to spiritual preparedness. This track isn't merely a song; it's a prophetic declaration and a communal prayer, reflecting a deep longing within the Church for renewed anticipation of Christ's return and a hunger for His present-day manifestation. The song’s essence captures the collective yearning of believers to live in active expectation, ensuring their hearts and lives are aligned with God's will as they await the "coming of our King."

The recurring chorus, "We’re gonna get ready for the coming of our King," establishes the song's central message: a corporate commitment to spiritual readiness. This isn't a passive waiting, but an intentional posture, echoing biblical admonitions to be watchful and prepared, as seen in Matthew 24:44 where Jesus instructs, "Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." It’s a collective rallying cry, emphasizing that this readiness is a shared journey and responsibility among God’s people. This readiness extends beyond merely waiting for a future event; it permeates the present, shaping daily lives and worship.

Verse one delves into the individual’s earnest desire not to miss out on God's active presence. The lines express a yearning to discern "what You’re doing" and "what You’re speaking," reflecting a heart attuned to the Holy Spirit's guidance and divine revelation. This posture of attentiveness mirrors the psalmist’s plea, "Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name" (Psalm 86:11). The declaration to "sing loud, the earth will cry out, Hear us shout, 'Come O Jesus,' as we prepare the way" vividly portrays a worshipful urgency, connecting believers to the ancient prophets and John the Baptist, who prepared the way for the Lord (Isaiah 40:3, Matthew 3:3). It's a powerful expression of paving spiritual pathways for the King to enter and move freely.

The second verse intensifies this longing for transformation and purification. The prayer, "Come redeem our intentions, As Your love kills every pretense," speaks to the core of spiritual authenticity, asking God to purify motives and strip away hypocrisy. This aligns with Proverbs 16:2, which reminds us that "All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord." The subsequent plea, "Come and restore, come and rebuild," is a corporate cry for revival and renewal, both personally and within communities, reminiscent of Nehemiah’s prayer for Jerusalem or God’s promise to restore Israel (Nehemiah 1:9, Amos 9:11). Perhaps the most striking image is "Come and flip every table, this temple is Yours," a direct reference to Jesus cleansing the temple (John 2:13-17). This isn't a request for gentle refinement, but for radical purification—a bold invitation for Christ to dismantle anything within us or our corporate worship spaces that does not honor Him, reclaiming His rightful ownership over His dwelling place.

The bridge serves as a crescendo of invitation and worship. The command "Open up the gates" directly echoes Psalm 24:7-10, summoning all creation to welcome the King of Glory. It's a profound act of spiritual hospitality, preparing the way for His presence. To "Crown our King with praise" is an act of adoration and submission, recognizing His supreme authority and majesty. The invocation, "Holy Spirit, Come and ignite the flame," is a desperate cry for fresh anointing, spiritual fervor, and empowerment, recalling the fire of Pentecost that ignited the early church (Acts 2:3-4). The declaration, "We’re ready for You, we welcome You," is the ultimate expression of yieldedness and eager expectation, signifying an open heart and an open door for God to move in transformative ways. "People Get Ready" is truly a "Heart Cry," not just a song, but an anthem for a generation committed to living with purpose and passion, diligently preparing for the tangible presence and ultimate return of their King.