Casting Crowns - Voice Of Truth Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh what I would do to have
The kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves
To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is
And He's holding out His hand
But the waves are calling out my name
And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy, you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"
Chorus:
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand
But the giant's calling out my name
And he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"
But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves they don't seem so high
From on top of them lookin' down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
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Casting Crowns - Voice of Truth (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Voice of Truth," a powerful anthem from Casting Crowns' 2017 compilation album *Just Be Held: Casting Crowns Favorites*, delves deeply into the internal struggle of faith versus fear, offering a profound message of hope grounded in God's unwavering truth. The song's narrative powerfully illustrates the human tendency to be overwhelmed by doubt and past failures, personified by the crashing waves and a formidable giant, both of which taunt the individual with pronouncements of inevitable defeat. This imagery vividly captures the insidious whispers of the enemy that seek to paralyze us, echoing the serpent's temptation in Genesis 3:1, which questions God's word and instills fear. The desire to "climb out of this boat" and step into the "realm of the unknown where Jesus is" speaks to the yearning for radical trust, a willingness to abandon our perceived safety and embrace God's calling, even when it leads us into challenging territories. Yet, the lyrics acknowledge the immense difficulty of this step, the internal battle against the voices of discouragement that are so often amplified by our own past experiences of falling short, as King Saul experienced in his fear before facing Goliath. The song’s core, however, lies in its steadfast declaration that amidst this cacophony of doubt, there exists a singular "voice of truth." This divine voice, as presented by Casting Crowns, counters the fear with reassurances of safety, strength, and purpose, directly aligning with biblical imperatives. It is the voice that proclaims, "Do not be afraid," a phrase found repeatedly throughout Scripture, from God's words to Abraham in Genesis 15:1 to Jesus' own comforting words to His disciples in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." Furthermore, the affirmation that this is "for My glory" points to a divine perspective, reminding the listener that our trials and triumphs are often part of a larger, redemptive plan, a concept King David understood when he declared in Psalm 23:3, "He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake." The song’s transformation of the daunting imagery is particularly inspiring; the waves no longer seem insurmountable from a higher vantage point, and the giant, once a symbol of insurmountable odds, is ultimately overcome by a simple tool – a stone – mirroring David's faith-fueled victory over Goliath with just a sling and stone as recorded in 1 Samuel 17. The concluding imagery of soaring with the wings of eagles, a direct reference to Isaiah 40:31 which promises renewal and strength for those who wait on the Lord, serves as a powerful metaphor for the freedom and elevated perspective found in unwavering trust. Ultimately, "Voice of Truth" is a profound call to discernment, urging listeners to actively choose to silence the paralyzing whispers of fear and doubt and instead anchor their souls in the unshakeable, life-affirming truth of God's presence and promises.