The Worship Initiative - Honey in the Rock Lyrics
Lyrics
There's honey in the rock water in the stone
Manna on the ground no matter where I go
I don't need to worry now that I know
Everything I need You've got there's honey in the rock
Praying for a miracle
Thirsty for the Living Well
Only You can satisfy
Sweetness at the mercy seat
Now I've tasted it's not hard to see
Only You can satisfy
There's honey in the rock
There's honey in the rock
There's honey in the rock
There's honey in the rock
Freedom where the Spirit is
Bounty in the wilderness
You will always satisfy
There's honey in the rock water in the stone
Manna on the ground no matter where I go
I don't need to worry now that I know
Everything I need You've got
There's honey in the rock purpose in Your plan
Power in the blood healing in Your hands
Started flowing when You said it is done
Everything You did is enough
I keep looking I keep finding
You keep giving keep providing
I have all that I need
You are all that I need
I keep praying You keep moving
I keep praising You keep proving
I have all that I need
You are all that I need
I keep looking I keep finding
You keep giving keep providing
I have all that I need
You are all that I need
I keep praying You keep moving
I keep praising You keep proving
I have all that I need
You are all that I need
I have all that I need
You are all that I need
There's honey in the rock water in the stone
Manna on the ground no matter where I go
I don't need to worry now that I know
Everything I need You've got
There's honey in the rock purpose in Your plan
Power in the blood healing in Your hands
Started flowing when You said it is done
Jesus who You are is enough
There's honey in the rock
There's honey in the rock
There's honey in the rock
There's honey in the rock
Oh how sweet how sweet it is
To trust in You Jesus
Oh how sweet how sweet it is
To trust in You Jesus
Oh how sweet how sweet it is
To trust in You Jesus
Video
Honey in the Rock | Official Lyric Video | The Worship Initiative (feat. Davy Flowers)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on May 19, 2023, the single "Honey in the Rock" by The Worship Initiative is a powerful declaration of unwavering trust and divine provision. The song draws its core metaphor from the Old Testament account of Moses striking a rock in the wilderness to bring forth water, a seemingly impossible miracle that sustained the Israelites. This imagery immediately grounds the song in the narrative of God's miraculous power and His ability to provide sustenance and hope even in the most barren circumstances. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this divine abundance, stating, "There's honey in the rock, water in the stone, Manna on the ground, no matter where I go." This directly echoes the miraculous provision of manna in Exodus 16, emphasizing that God's provision is not limited by our surroundings or perceived limitations.
The central message of "Honey in the Rock" is one of complete reliance on God, recognizing Him as the ultimate source of all satisfaction and sufficiency. The repeated plea, "Only You can satisfy," coupled with the imagery of seeking "the Living Well," points directly to Jesus Christ as the fount of spiritual life, as spoken in John 4:14: "but whoever drinks from the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become a spring of water welling up to eternal life." The song confidently proclaims, "I don't need to worry now that I know, Everything I need You've got," a sentiment that resonates deeply with the assurance found in Philippians 4:19, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." This understanding alleviates anxiety and fosters a profound sense of peace, knowing that divine resources are inexhaustible.
Further exploration of the lyrics reveals a deep acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and redemptive work. The lines, "There's honey in the rock, purpose in Your plan, Power in the blood, healing in Your hands," connect the song's central theme to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The "power in the blood" directly refers to the atoning sacrifice of Christ, the source of forgiveness and spiritual cleansing, as described in Hebrews 9:14: "how much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God?" The phrase, "Started flowing when You said it is done," is a direct allusion to Christ's cry from the cross, "It is finished" (John 19:30), signifying the completion of His redemptive mission and the outpouring of His grace.
The song also articulates a dynamic, ongoing relationship of faith and divine action. The repeated refrain, "I keep looking, I keep finding; You keep giving, keep providing," illustrates a cycle of seeking and receiving that is fundamental to the Christian walk. This active pursuit of God, coupled with His faithful response, mirrors the promise in Jeremiah 29:13: "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." The profound conclusion, "I have all that I need, You are all that I need," is the ultimate testament to a life anchored in Christ. It signifies a spiritual contentment that transcends material circumstances, finding fulfillment solely in the person of God. The closing lines, "Oh how sweet how sweet it is, To trust in You Jesus," encapsulate the joyful surrender and deep peace that comes from placing absolute trust in Christ, making "Honey in the Rock" a truly inspiring anthem of faith.