Holy Forever

As we delve into the lyrics of Phil Wickham's "Holy Forever," we are immediately drawn into a chorus of celestial praise. The song echoes the sentiments found in Revelation 4:8, where the four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” This verse, like the song, is a testament to the unending, eternal holiness of God.

The song's pre-chorus, "Your name is the highest, Your name is the greatest, Your name stands above them all," is a powerful affirmation of the supremacy of God's name. This resonates with Philippians 2:9-11, where Paul writes, "Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." 

The lyrics of "Holy Forever" and these selected scriptures share a common theme: the eternal and supreme holiness of God. They remind us of the awe-inspiring majesty of our Creator, whose name is above all names, whose holiness is unending, and whose glory is beyond comprehension. 

As we listen to this song and read these scriptures, we are invited to join in this chorus of praise, to lift our voices with the angels and all of creation, declaring the holiness of our God. We are reminded that our God is not just holy in the past or the present, but He is "Holy Forever."

Now, let's take a moment to reflect. How does the eternal holiness of God impact your daily life? How does recognizing the supremacy of His name influence your actions, your decisions, and your interactions with others? As we ponder these questions, may we be inspired to live in a way that reflects the holiness of our God, to honor His name in all we do, and to join the eternal chorus of praise, declaring, "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come."