Steve Green - Household Of Faith Lyrics
Lyrics
Here we are at the start committing to each other
By His word and from our hearts
We will be a family in a house that will be a home
And with faith we'll build it strong
We'll build a household of faith
That together we can make
And when the strong winds blow it won't fall down
As one in Him we'll grow and the whole world will know
We are a household of faith
Now to be a family we've got to love each other
At any cost unselfishly
And our home must be a place that fully abounds with grace
A reflection of His face
We'll build a household of faith
That together we can make
And when the strong winds blow it won't fall down
As one in Him we'll grow and the whole world will know
We are a household of faith
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Household of Faith - Steve Green - Live (Billy Graham Crusade)
Meaning & Inspiration
Steve Green’s “Household of Faith,” featured on his 1984 EP *Top 5: Steve Green*, is a powerful anthem that resonates deeply with the core principles of Christian living and community. More than just a song, it’s a spiritual blueprint, a call to action for believers to establish and nurture homes founded on unwavering devotion to God. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of commitment, where individuals pledge themselves to each other, not out of mere human obligation, but because of the guiding force of God’s Word and the sincere stirring of their hearts. This initial declaration sets the stage for the creation of a family unit that transcends the physical structure of a house, transforming it into a true sanctuary. The aspiration is clear: to build this foundation with faith, recognizing that true strength lies not in worldly fortifications, but in an unshakeable reliance on the Creator.
The central message revolves around the intentional act of constructing a “household of faith.” This isn't a passive inheritance but an active, shared endeavor. The aspiration is to create a collective space where faith is not just spoken but lived out, a place that can withstand the inevitable storms of life. The lyrics emphasize that unity in Christ is the cornerstone of this resilience, enabling growth and serving as a beacon to the wider world. The song eloquently articulates the practical outworking of this faith in interpersonal relationships. To truly be a family, the lyrics remind us, requires a sacrificial, selfless love for one another, a love that mirrors the profound selflessness exemplified by Christ himself. This home, therefore, must be a place where grace is not just present but actively flourishes, a tangible representation of God’s loving countenance. This vision directly echoes biblical injunctions. Paul, in Ephesians 5:25-28, urges husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, giving himself up for her, and this sacrificial love is the very essence of the selfless love the song advocates. Furthermore, the idea of a home abounding with grace finds resonance in Colossians 4:6, which advises that our speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that we may know how to answer everyone. The aspiration for the home to be a reflection of God's face is a profound theological concept, aligning with the disciples’ desire to see God, as expressed in John 14:8-9, where Jesus states, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” The song’s repeated refrain about building a household of faith that withstands strong winds is a powerful metaphor for the spiritual fortitude that comes from anchoring one's life and family in God. This aligns directly with Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24-27, where the house built on the rock (representing obedience to Christ's teachings) stands firm against the storms, while the house built on sand (representing a life without that foundation) collapses. The promise that "the whole world will know" implies a powerful witness that emanates from such a faith-filled home, a testament to the transforming power of God’s presence within the family unit, mirroring the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 to go and make disciples of all nations. In essence, “Household of Faith” is a deeply scriptural and profoundly human call to build lives and families that are strong, loving, and radiant with the light of Christ, a legacy meant to endure and to testify to the world.