The Great Beyond

"The Great Beyond" by Bethel Music is a song that beautifully encapsulates the essence of faith, hope, and the unending love of God. It's a song that reminds us of the constant presence of God in our lives, even in the midst of silence, mystery, and the unknown. 

The lyrics of the song resonate with the words of Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." In the silence and stillness, we are reminded to cling to God, our anchor. The song also echoes the sentiments of Psalm 121:1-2, "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Just as the song encourages us to lift our eyes to the heavens and fix our eyes on the horizon, the Psalmist also directs our gaze upwards, towards our Creator, our ultimate source of help and hope.

The song's chorus, "I know Your love will break through," is a powerful affirmation of faith in God's unfailing love, a theme that is echoed throughout the Bible. Romans 8:38-39 tells us, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This verse assures us that no matter what we face, God's love will break through.

The song's bridge, "I’m resting in the great beyond... 'Cause You are a world without an end," reminds us of the eternal nature of God and His kingdom. This is echoed in Revelation 21:4, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Even in the great unknown, we have a hope and a home in God's eternal kingdom.

As we reflect on the lyrics of "The Great Beyond" and the corresponding Bible verses, we are reminded of the constant, unchanging love of God. We are encouraged to lift our eyes to the heavens, to rest in the great beyond, and to take heart and have courage, knowing that God's love will break through.

So, here's a thought to ponder: How can we, in our daily lives, embody the faith, hope, and courage expressed in this song? How can we continually lift our eyes to the heavens, rest in the great beyond, and trust in God's unfailing love to break through?