Everything That Has Breath (Praise)

As we delve into the lyrics of "Everything That Has Breath (Praise)" by Jesus Culture, we are reminded of the Biblical call to worship found in Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." This song, like the Psalm, is an invitation to all creation to join in a chorus of praise to our Creator, our Savior, our King. 

The song begins with a declaration of our intent to worship, "We lift our hands to the heavens, we are here for You." This echoes the sentiment found in Psalm 63:4, "So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name, I will lift up my hands." The act of lifting our hands is a physical manifestation of our spiritual surrender, a sign of our readiness to receive from God and our recognition of His sovereignty.

The lyrics continue, "We reach for the hem of Your garment, we know what it can do." This brings to mind the story of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5:27-29. She reached out in faith, touching the hem of Jesus' garment, and was healed. Like her, we reach out in faith, knowing that even the slightest touch from Jesus can bring healing, deliverance, and transformation.

The song also speaks of refusing to go through the motions and instead offering a sacrifice of praise that costs us something. This resonates with David's words in 2 Samuel 24:24, "I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing." True worship requires sacrifice, it requires us to give of ourselves, our time, our resources, and our hearts.

The bridge of the song declares, "You're the God of Salvation, You're the Great I Am, You're the Alpha Omega, We love to bring You praise." This is a powerful affirmation of who God is, reminiscent of Revelation 1:8, "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Our praise is not just about what God does, but about who He is.

As we reflect on these lyrics and the corresponding scriptures, we are challenged to examine the depth and authenticity of our worship. Are we merely going through the motions, or are we offering a sacrifice of praise that truly costs us something? Are we reaching out in faith, believing in the power of Jesus to transform our lives? Are we praising God not just for what He does, but for who He is?

Let's take a moment to ponder this: How can we make our worship more than just a routine, but a genuine expression of our love and reverence for God? How can we ensure that our praise is not just about what God does for us, but a recognition of who He is - the Alpha and Omega, the God of our salvation, the Great I Am? Let's strive to let every breath we take be a testament of praise to our Lord.