Lyrics
We've gotta move, living our lives for Jesus Christ ,
I know it's hard to be strong, but just have faith; he'll keep us in the fight,
And he...he said he'd never leave us or forsake us, yeah, he told me so,
He's in control, and soon he'll take us home.
Stick together; look ahead, no matter how hard it gets,
Just think back to yesterday,
You're still alive, it didn't get you yet,
And he...he said he'd never leave us or forsake us, yeah, he told me so,
He's in control, and soon he'll take us home.
He's in control, don't be afraid,
He said he'd never leave or forsake us,
He's in control, don't be afraid,
He said he'd never leave or forsake us,
He's in control, don't be afraid,
He said he'd never leave or forsake us, no.
We've gotta move, living our lives for Jesus Christ ,
I know it's hard to be strong, but just have faith; he'll keep us in the fight,
And he said he'd never leave us or forsake us, yeah, he told me so,
He's in control, and soon he'll take us home.
That's confidence, my friend.
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song presents confidence as steady trust in Jesus amid pressure, fear, and uncertainty. Its opening call to live for Christ acknowledges that faithfulness can be difficult, yet answers that difficulty with the assurance of divine help. The repeated confession that God remains in control gives the lyric its center. Perseverance is not described as self-reliance, but as continuing in faith because God has promised his presence.
The line about never being left or forsaken closely echoes the biblical assurance repeated in Hebrews. That promise supports the song’s commands not to fear and to keep moving forward. Its mention of Christ taking believers home also directs hope beyond present hardship toward final fellowship with him. By returning several times to the same assurance, the song defines confidence as reliance on God’s faithfulness: Christ sustains his people in the struggle, remains with them, and holds their future securely.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 13:5 God promises never to leave or forsake his people.
- John 14:1-3 Jesus tells his disciples not to be troubled and promises to bring them to be with him.