My God is mighty to save.
From the very first time I heard this song, I liked it. It struck a chord in me lyrically, musically, and emotionally. Today, though, I perceived it differently than I had previously, and it has more meaning to me than it ever did before.
Christians often talk about God's strength. God is so strong that He can move mountains. We can move mountains too, if we even have "faith as small as a mustard seed" (Matthew 17:20). If you've spent much time at all in church, you've likely heard allusions to this. So often, though, we stop our exploration of this topic once we've accepted the fact that God has the strength to move mountains.
But what happens once God has moved the mountains?
What's the point in moving mountains if they're fine where they are? God is moving mountains for a reason.
A common metaphor used in Christian circles is that of valleys. When people experience rough times, they are often said to be in a valley.
Rather than pulling us up out of our low points, God sometimes chooses to simply move the mountains out of the way. Without mountains, there cannot be a valley. Even if we remain in a low point, the shadows cast by the mountains are removed. When the shadows are gone, the light is evident.
Shine the light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen King.
We're singing for the glory of the risen King.
