Thrive Worship - Highest One Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
In valleys low
Or canyons wide
At every mountain
That's much too high
I will seek heaven
And speak Your name
I'll trust You're faithful
And You never change
Chorus
Your name is higher
Your name is greater
Your name is mighty
Above it all
I lift my eyes where
My help comes from
I call on Jesus
The highest one
Verse 2
From the garden to Calvary
Your blood and tears
Poured out for me
You hold the power
Of death and grave
I'm still in awe
Of Your Amazing grace
Chorus
Your name is higher
Your name is greater
Your name is mighty
Above it all
I lift my eyes where
My help comes from
I call on Jesus
The highest one
Verse 3
When Your glory
Comes riding in
Eternal praise be
Upon our lips
Through testimony
And by Your blood
Yours is the name
That has overcome
Tag
Yours is the name
That has overcome
Chorus
Your name is higher
Your name is greater
Your name is mighty
Above it all
I lift my eyes where
My help comes from
I call on Jesus
The highest one
Tag
I call on Jesus
The highest one
Bridge
If you call on the name
You will be saved
So call on the name
Of the Lord
Bridge
If you call on the name
You will be saved
So I call on the name
Of the Lord
Bridge
If you call on the name
You will be saved
If you call on the name
Of the Lord
Chorus
Your name is higher
Your name is greater
Your name is mighty
Above it all
I lift my eyes where
My help comes from
I call on Jesus
The highest one
Tag
I call on Jesus
The highest one
Video
Highest One - Thrive Worship (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Thrive Worship's latest offering, "Highest One (Live)," arrived on May 31, 2024, presenting a focused declaration of God's supreme nature. In line with the group's identity as a worship collective rooted in church community, this song doesn't seem to recount a specific narrative but rather captures a moment of collective spiritual truth-telling. It delves into the fundamental Christian understanding of God as utterly unique, incomparable, and elevated above all creation and all other powers or deities. The meaning is found in this core theological truth: there is one God, and He reigns supremely. It's a song designed to anchor the worshiper's perspective firmly on the ultimate reality of who God is.
The song musically complements its message, likely building in intensity to reflect the growing awe and conviction that comes from contemplating God's incomparable greatness. As a live recording, it carries the authentic energy of people gathered together, unified in proclaiming this central truth. The very act of singing "Highest One" together serves as a powerful act of corporate worship, aligning hearts and minds with the biblical revelation of God's identity. This focus on God's elevated position resonates deeply with numerous Scriptures. For instance, Psalm 97:9 unequivocally states, "For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods." Similarly, Isaiah 6:1-3 provides a vivid picture of God's holiness and exalted throne, prompting an immediate response of awe and reverence. The song echoes the sentiment found in 1 Chronicles 29:11, "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all."
Analyzing the message further, acknowledging God as the "Highest One" is not merely a statement of His rank but a foundational truth that shapes everything about faith. It implies His absolute sovereignty over all circumstances, providing a bedrock of trust for those who follow Him. Psalm 91:1-2 beautifully captures this, promising security under the protection of the "Most High." When we declare God as the Highest One, we are aligning ourselves with the reality that He is in control, His plans will prevail, and His nature is holy and just. This truth demands a response of surrender and worship, mirroring the heavenly scene in Revelation 4:11 where the elders cast down their crowns, declaring, "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created." The song serves as a vehicle for this very response on earth, enabling people to express their recognition of God's unparalleled worth and position. It’s a reminder that true worship flows from a proper understanding and acknowledgment of God's identity – He is above all, worthy of all glory, honor, and praise because of who He is and what He has done. Through its simple yet profound declaration, "Highest One" functions as an invitation to lift our gaze above earthly concerns and fix it firmly on the One who is truly supreme, finding assurance and purpose in His unmatched glory.