Travis Cottrell - Jesus Is Here Lyrics
Lyrics
The One true King has come
The Father's only Son
Came down for all of us
To conquer the world with love
The Promise turned to flesh
The prophet's words descend
Our Savior has come to Earth
With freedom for all the world
Let Heaven and Nature sing
Praise to the newborn King
Christmas is all about the Father's love for us
Join with the Angels on high
Sing with the Saints in the choir
Christmas is all about the Father's love for us
A manger made a throne
To welcome Heaven's Son
The universe roars with praise
For Jesus is born this day
Let Heaven and Nature sing
Praise to the newborn King
Christmas is all about the Father's love for us
Join with the Angels on high
Sing with the Saints in the choir
Christmas is all about the Father's love for us
Jesus is here, Heaven has come
Christmas is Him, sent down for us
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Rejoice! (Rejoice! Rejoice!)
Rejoice! (Rejoice! Rejoice!)
Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Let Heaven and Nature sing
Praise to the newborn King
Christmas is all about the Father's love for us
Join with the Angels on high
Sing with the Saints in the choir
Christmas is all about the Father's love for us
Jesus is here, Heaven has come
Christmas is Him, sent down for us
Video
Jesus Is Here // Travis Cottrell (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Travis Cottrell's "Jesus Is Here," released on the *Heaven's Hope - EP* in 2018, is a powerful declaration of the central tenet of Christian faith, presenting the birth of Jesus not merely as a historical event, but as the tangible manifestation of God's profound love for humanity. The song immediately establishes the divine origin of Christ, referencing Him as "The One true King" and "The Father's only Son," echoing the biblical accounts of His coming as foretold by prophets and understood by believers as the fulfillment of ancient promises. This echoes John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life," underscoring the sacrificial nature of Christ's arrival. The lyrical progression highlights the miraculous nature of this event, where divine truth ("The Promise") took on human form ("turned to flesh"), bringing "freedom for all the world" as proclaimed by Simeon in Luke 2:30-32, who recognized Jesus as "a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
The song's core message is powerfully articulated in its repeated refrain, "Christmas is all about the Father's love for us." This central theme invites listeners to join in a celestial chorus, uniting with "the Angels on high" and "the Saints in the choir." This imagery draws directly from the biblical narrative of Jesus' birth, where a multitude of the heavenly host appeared with an angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests!" (Luke 2:13-14). The humble beginnings described – "A manger made a throne" – emphasize the paradoxical nature of divine royalty entering the world, a king born not in a palace but in the lowliest of circumstances, signifying that His kingdom is not of this world. The declaration that "Jesus is here, Heaven has come" is a profound theological statement, suggesting that in the person of Jesus, the divine presence and reality of heaven are made manifest on earth, aligning with Jesus' own teachings about the Kingdom of God being "in your midst" (Luke 17:21). The song culminates with a fervent call to "Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel," a direct reference to the prophetic name for Jesus, meaning "God with us" (Matthew 1:23), emphasizing the enduring significance of His presence as a source of comfort and salvation throughout history and into the present day. "Jesus Is Here" serves as an inspiring reminder that the essence of Christmas, and indeed the entire Christian narrative, is the immeasurable love of God expressed through His Son, a love that brings hope, freedom, and the very presence of heaven to all who believe.