Elevation Worship
What I See is a song that encourages us to look at any situation through the lens of faith.
It reminds me of the story in the Bible when Mary Magdalene went to the tomb of Jesus to find it completely empty.
The angel said to her “Don’t be alarmed, You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen!” Mary saw with her own eyes that Jesus had risen from the grave, then went back to tell everyone what had happened.
In the bridge of this song, the lyrics say, “If you see what I see, that the grave is empty. Then you know what I know, anything is possible.”
This song inspires us to look at our current circumstance with the knowledge that Jesus is risen and nothing is impossible for Him.
Throughout the New Testament, there are so many examples of Jesus breathing life into dead situations, like how he raised Jairus’ daughter from the dead, or how he raised Lazarus from the dead four days later. Faith sees a reality that we don’t always see with our natural eye. It’s not until we are woken up to what Christ did for us, that we can truly see life where there is death and freedom where there is bondage.
Ephesians 5:14 says, “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” This is the life we have in Christ. It not only changes the way we live, but the way we SEE!
— Tiffany Hudson
Resources for “What I See” are available on MultiTracks.com.
Same God was written from the truth of what God spoke in Malachi 3:6: “I, The LORD do not change."
If you take a moment to look back over the details of your life and remember all that He has done, it can be overwhelming to try to count all the times and ways He's been faithful. When our church gets together and I see people declaring the bridge of this song, I’m reminded that we all have our unique faith journey with God no matter how old or new to the faith we may be.
We too, get to be a part of a great cloud of witnesses throughout history who get to testify that the Lord “keeps his covenant of love to a thousand generations.” The same God who gave David courage to face Goliath stands with us today. The God that answered prayers and provided for His children back then is the same God we serve today. He’s trustworthy, His track record proves it.
I’m so grateful that we can have confidence that His love toward us will never run out or change.
If you’re feeling stuck in your faith, or experiencing doubt because you can’t see or feel how GOD is moving right now, can I encourage you to hold on? Still your heart and remember He’s watching over every detail of your life today. He cares enough for you to remain faithful to every promise. God still wants to prove that He can work wonders and make a way for a miracle even when we don’t see it yet. Whether you’re in a place to believe it or you’re needing to borrow some faith from the stories of old, He promised to remain the same.
— Jonsal Barrientes
Resources for “What I See” are available on MultiTracks.com.
Elevation Worship’s fourteenth album, LION, releases with a roar. The project follows the biggest year of the collective’s tenure to date heralded by an outpouring of awards and accolades, thanks to the success of 2020’s commercially-acclaimed Graves Into Gardens and 2021’s Old Church Basement, the group’s unprecedented collaboration with Maverick City Music.
Like the cover art reveals a meek, spotless lamb, the title-track is an aggressive, ominous glimpse into the contradiction of Christ. “Jesus embodies paradox,” Brown offers. “He conquered through his suffering. He’s the Lion and the Lamb. He’s terrifying and He’s gentle. He’s not one or the other; He’s both.”
It’s also an accurate description for LION, as it ushers Elevation Worship into a brave, uncharted chapter of artistry. They’re not only a collective capable of cranking out spirited power ballads that summit radio charts; they’re also adept at penning sparse songs meant for quiet moments of private devotion.
Elevation Worship | “What I See” + “Same God”
Lead “What I See” and “Same God” with your congregation.