Crowns Down

"Crowns Down" by Gateway Worship is a beautiful song that echoes the sentiments of surrender, reverence, and adoration towards our Savior King. It's a song that reminds us of the majesty of God and our humble position before Him. 

The lyrics of the song resonate with the words of Apostle Paul in Philippians 2:10-11, "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The song's chorus, "I will lay my crowns down at Your feet," is a vivid depiction of this act of surrender and reverence. 

The song also echoes the sentiments of Revelation 4:10-11, where the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." This is beautifully reflected in the song's refrain, "You are holy, holy. I will give my life as an offering. You are worthy, so worthy, Lord."

The song's bridge, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lamb upon the throne. We join with all of heaven in the everlasting song," is a powerful reminder of the vision of John in Revelation 5:13, where every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, is heard saying: "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, forever and ever!"

The song, therefore, is not just a melody but a heartfelt prayer, a declaration of faith, and an act of worship. It's a reminder of our humble position before God and our call to surrender our lives as an offering to Him. 

As we reflect on the lyrics of this song and the corresponding Bible verses, let's ask ourselves: Are we ready to lay our crowns—our achievements, our pride, our self-sufficiency—at the feet of Jesus? Are we willing to acknowledge His holiness and worthiness in every aspect of our lives? Are we prepared to join with all of heaven in the everlasting song of praise to the Lamb upon the throne? 

This is the challenge and the invitation of "Crowns Down." It's an invitation to surrender, to worship, and to join in the eternal song of praise to our Savior King.