Tommy Walker - Jesus You're the Answer Lyrics
Lyrics
Jesus, Jesus, You're the answer
To all I'm searching for
Jesus, Jesus, there's no question
You're what my heart is longing for
Chorus
You're my hope, You're my strength
You're my peace in the stormy sea
You're my life, my very source
My guiding light wherever I may go
You're what my heart is longing for
You're what my heart is longing for
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Jesus, You're the Answer
Meaning & Inspiration
Tommy Walker's "Jesus, You're the Answer," released on October 15, 2015, delivers a clear and unwavering declaration of faith, characteristic of his deeply personal yet universally resonant worship anthems. This song, while lyrically concise, distills the essence of Christian belief into a powerful, accessible statement, speaking to the profound human quest for meaning and the divine fulfillment found exclusively in Christ. It emerges as a song for anyone wrestling with life's big questions, offering a simple yet profound truth that cuts through the noise and complexity of daily existence.
The core message immediately grounds itself in the premise that Jesus is the ultimate response to all our searching and the singular object of our heart's deepest longings. This isn't merely a philosophical assertion but an experiential truth for the believer. In a world constantly presenting new desires and fleeting satisfactions, the song points to an unchanging, eternal source of contentment. It resonates with the wisdom found in Ecclesiastes, which often speaks to the vanity of earthly pursuits when undertaken apart from God, and firmly asserts, as Colossians 2:3 suggests, that "in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." The lyrics invite us to cease our restless questing and find our rest in the one who truly knows and satisfies the soul.
The chorus then beautifully unpacks the multifaceted nature of Jesus as this "answer." He is declared as "my hope," a steadfast anchor for the soul, mirroring Hebrews 6:19 which describes hope in Christ as "an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." This hope is not wishful thinking but a confident expectation rooted in God’s faithfulness. Concurrently, He is "my strength," a testament to the divine empowerment available to believers, echoing Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." In moments of weakness or overwhelming challenge, the song directs us to the inexhaustible power of God, reminding us that those who wait on the Lord will "renew their strength" (Isaiah 40:31).
Furthermore, the declaration "You're my peace in the stormy sea" offers immense comfort, directly recalling Jesus's power over creation, as seen in Mark 4:39 when He calmed the raging storm. It speaks to the tranquil assurance Christ offers amidst life's inevitable trials and anxieties, a peace that the world cannot give or understand, as promised in John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you." Beyond just emotional calm, Jesus is identified as "my life, my very source," echoing the profound truth of John 1:4, where "in Him was life, and the life was the light of men," and John 14:6, where He declares Himself "the way, the truth, and the life." This positions Him not just as a part of life, but as the fundamental origin and sustainer of our very being, affirming that "in Him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28).
Finally, "My guiding light wherever I may go" reinforces Jesus's role as our divine compass, illuminating our path and preventing us from straying. This image aligns perfectly with John 8:12, where Jesus proclaims, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life," and Psalm 119:105, which describes God's word as "a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." The song's repeated assertion, "You're what my heart is longing for," acts as both a profound spiritual realization and a prayer. It summarizes the universal human yearning for purpose, love, and belonging, ultimately satisfied only in the Divine. It’s a beautiful echo of Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God," encapsulating the innate human draw toward our Creator and the ultimate rest found when that yearning is met in Jesus. This simple, profound message makes "Jesus, You're the Answer" not just a song, but a powerful spiritual affirmation and an invitation to deeper communion with the One who truly satisfies.