Tim Hughes - God Is Coming Lyrics
Lyrics
In this moment here I am
All I have is in your hands
You stole my heart, so I will wait for You
Your fire of love is breaking through
The old has gone, there's something new
You've won my heart, so I will wait for You
From the God who is coming
We can hear the heaven's roar
Hold on, get ready for the glory of the Lord
Here You come running to find me
King of the universe
Yes, our God is the God who saves
Here You come to light up the darkness
Forever glorious
Yes, our God is the God who saves
In our world that's torn apart
Give us courage, give us heart
Only you can raise the dead to life
Take our voices, keep us strong
We'll shake the earth with heaven's song
You alone can take what's wrong and make it right
From the God who is coming
We can hear the heaven's roar
Hold on, get ready for the glory of the Lord, hey
Here You come running to find me
King of the universe
Yes, our God is the God who saves
Here You come to light up the darkness
Forever glorious
Yes, our God is the God who saves
Here You come running to find me
Great is the Lord
You are Lord
God is great
Great is the Lord
You are Lord
God is great
Here You come
Yes, our God is the God who saves
Here You come to light up the darkness
Yes, our God is the God who saves
Hold on, get ready, He is coming
Here You come running to find me
King of the universe
Yes, our God is the God who saves
Here You come to light up the darkness
Forever glorious
Yes, our God is the God who saves
Light up the darkness
Light up the darkness
Hold on, get ready, He is coming
Light up the darkness
You're the God who saves
He is coming
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God Is Coming
Meaning & Inspiration
"God Is Coming," a powerful anthem from Tim Hughes' 2011 album *Love Shine Through*, transcends mere musical composition to offer a profound theological declaration of hope and divine intervention. The song grapples with the human condition, acknowledging a world "torn apart" and in need of profound healing. Hughes articulates a posture of humble surrender in the opening verses, recognizing that all we have and all we are rests in God's hands, a sentiment echoing Psalm 37:5: "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act." The declaration that God "stole my heart" and "won my heart" speaks to the transformative, irresistible nature of divine love, mirroring the Apostle Paul's reflection in 2 Corinthians 5:14, "For Christ’s love compels us."
The core message of "God Is Coming" centers on the imminent, glorious return of Christ, a foundational belief in Christian eschatology. The recurring refrain, "From the God who is coming, we can hear the heaven's roar," ignites a sense of anticipation and urgency, urging listeners to "Hold on, get ready for the glory of the Lord." This imagery of a "heaven's roar" evokes biblical descriptions of divine power and presence, such as in Revelation 19:6, where the voice of God is likened to "the roar of mighty ocean waves." The song powerfully asserts the identity of Jesus as the "King of the universe" and the "God who saves," a direct affirmation of His supreme authority and redemptive work, as stated in Isaiah 43:11: "Besides me there is no savior."
Hughes paints a vivid picture of God's active, personal pursuit of humanity, with the lines "Here You come running to find me" and "Here You come to light up the darkness." This speaks to God's relentless grace and His desire to draw us into His presence, even amidst our brokenness. It resonates with the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15, where the shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to find the one who is lost. The song's plea for "courage" and "heart" in a fractured world acknowledges our limitations and dependence on divine strength. The profound statement that God "alone can take what's wrong and make it right" points to His ultimate authority and ability to redeem and restore, a promise fulfilled in Christ's atoning sacrifice. The climactic repetition of "God is great" and the assurance that "He is coming" serves as a powerful, unwavering beacon of hope, reminding believers of their future inheritance and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. The song ultimately inspires a spirit of steadfast faith and eager expectation for Christ's return, underscoring His power to save, to heal, and to bring eternal light to all darkness.