Because Of Jesus

As we delve into the lyrics of "Because of Jesus" by Charity Gayle, we are reminded of the transformative power of Christ's love and sacrifice. The song beautifully encapsulates the essence of God's covenant with us, His children, and the profound change that comes from accepting Jesus as our Savior.

The lyrics, "You made a covenant with me, Signed by the blood that still speaks," echo the sentiments of Hebrews 9:15, "For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant." This verse, like the song, speaks to the everlasting covenant God made with us through the sacrifice of His son, Jesus Christ. 

The song further explores this transformation in the verse, "Into your likeness You transform me, Making me holy, like You're holy." This mirrors Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." The song and scripture both emphasize the transformative power of accepting Christ, not just as a one-time event, but as a continuous process of becoming more like Him.

The bridge of the song, "You bring freedom to the captives, Good news to the poor, Healing to the broken, And joy to those who mourn," is a beautiful reflection of Isaiah 61:1, "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." This verse, like the song, speaks to the transformative power of God's love and the hope it brings to all, regardless of their circumstances.

As we reflect on the lyrics of this song and the corresponding scriptures, we are reminded of the profound change that comes from accepting Jesus as our Savior. We are challenged to consider, how has the love of Christ transformed our lives? How are we living out the covenant God has made with us? Are we allowing the transformative power of Christ's love to work in us, making us more like Him each day? 

In the chorus, we sing, "Because of Jesus, I have been changed." This is not just a statement of past transformation, but a declaration of ongoing change. It's a commitment to continue allowing Christ's love to shape us, to mold us, and to make us more like Him. 

So, as we listen to this song, let us reflect on our own lives. How has the love of Christ transformed us? How are we living out the covenant God has made with us? Are we allowing the transformative power of Christ's love to work in us, making us more like Him each day? And most importantly, how are we sharing this transformative love with others? 

In the end, it's not just about how we've been changed, but how we're using that change to impact the world around us. Because of Jesus, we have been changed. Now, what will we do with that change?