After the World

The first time I heard this song I couldn't control my emotion. And to this day, when this song plays, I react the same way. There are certain songs I hear and Biblical passages read or played out in film (or live on-stage) that cause an overflow of emotion from me. Most usually have to do with the character of Christ or the punishment He endured so that you and I will NEVER have to. There are billions of people in the world today that will tell you that they do not understand the Holy Bible in it's written context. Therefore, I totally believe it is important that the Word of God be "translated" in a way that everyone can understand. From the early childhood to elderly. And it seems as though I am not alone. Many musicians and lyricists are releasing songs in which their lyrics are institued as a modern-day translation of the "Words of Christ in RED (as most modern translations of the Bible will have)." Examples of this technique are the above talked about song, as well as "This Blood" by Carman, "Love Song" by Third Day, and "Savior," "The Last Night," and "Whispers In The Dark" by Skillet. The lyrics to each of these songs serve as perfect examples of the life that Christ lived, His character, and a modern translation of the words He used to reach those that were alive when He walked the earth in human form. I know that when I stop long enough to hear His "still, small voice" speak to me, He talks to me in a way I understand, usually as if I'm thinking or "talking" to myself or as if my biological father were talking to me.

As you read these lyrics or listen to this song, or any of the others I have listed, try to envision Christ Jesus speaking to YOU as an individual. Especially if you are "lost." Perhaps you've never been able to understand a single verse of the Word of God. Jesus is STILL speaking to you. He's still calling out to you. He LOVES YOU NO MATTER WHAT 'RECORDED LINES' you feel can't be erased! Know that you have no eraser powerful enough to erase the sins of your past. God has EVERYTHING you've ever done recorded. All the good things you've done. All of the bad things you've done. And He will remind you of your past and these 'recorded lines' when He calls your name to step-up and face eternity at the Great Throne Judgement (YES, it's TRUE). The only problem with this is that if you have NOT accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, proclaimed the FACT that He is the ONLY begotten Son of God THE FATHER to others, that Jesus DIED on a cross at Calvary to pay YOUR debt so you will NEVER have to, believed that after three days He arose from the cryptic grips of death and the grave, and knew inside your heart and soul that ALL of these things ARE fact, the good things you've done in your life WILL NOT matter. NONE of them. As an unsaved person you are forced to spend ETERNITY in the pits of hell. And don't even think you're living in hell right now because you CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE what HELL is! If there was even a remote possibilty that you could withstand living in or through HELL for ONE nano-second of your earthly life, God would have never sent His ONLY begotten son to DIE so that you would NEVER have to face hell!
Yet, through all of this, there is an "eraser" powerful enough, that STILL exists, that can erase all of the lines God has recorded and give you a new slate. EVERYTHING done before will be erased and forgotten by God. After all, He is the ONLY one that all of these things matter. The BLOOD of JESUS CHRIST will remove all things you've been accountable for from God's memory. The notebook from your previous life will be washed clean and buried in the "Sea of Forgetfulness." At that moment, God will pull out a Book that He keeps always at the ready. And this time, instead of writing EVERTHING you do in it, He will only take one line and write, with a crimson-inked pen, YOUR NAME. Immediately after, He'll close the "Lambs Book of Life" and keep it at the ready for those that come after and make the same decision you made. So, let the music and the "Words and Character of Jesus Christ speak to and move you.

hey MYBlackBrokenHeart: why did you write this: 'Isn't my life a clear sign Since I have crossed over this chasm To fill the space between me and you(when Christ Jesus crossed into Hell and came back out in 3 days just to fill that gap between You and God)'

I know that this is talkinga bout when Jesus willingly sumbited to his father God's plan and WILLINGLY laid down his life on the cross! He had no sin and he took all of your sins and my sins and die for us on that Cross! that is the real messgae of love!!!!

This is such a beautiful song of hope and love from God to His children. One of my favorites even though I usually prefer their harder stuff.

This means that God will love you even when you feel that there is no love left anywhere. Great lyrics and vocals. Catchy tune as well.

ok everyone, this is what this song speaks to me: You break the glass ( when you break something thats so fragile) Try to hide your face ( you know you did it but dont want anyone else to know, but its still hopeless) Recorded lines That just will not erase (things you hear in church over and over again will not erase the pain) And buried in your loss of innocence ( anything can be a loss of innocence. . . . . ) You wonder if you'll find it again (speaks for itself lol)

Was I there for there For the worst of all your pain And was I there When you blue sky ran away Was I there When the rains were flooding you off of your feet Those were my tears Falling down for you, falling down for you (God practically answering your many questions to Him)

I'm the one that you've been looking for I'm the one that you've been waiting for I've had my eyes on you Ever since you were born I will love you after the rain falls down I will love you after the sun goes out I'll have my eyes on you After the world is no more (again God telling you taht he does have a plan for you after all, maybe you'll go through a storm or two, but its all in his plan for you, God loves you and does not want you to Hurt your whole life)

Did I arrange The light of your first day Did I create The rhythm your heart makes Could you believe When your candle starts to fade I want to be that you believe Could take it all away Take it all away (cuz He is the ONLY one that you can trust in to take away all your pain)

I'm the one that you've been looking for I'm the one that you've been waiting for I've had my eyes on you Ever since you were born I will love you after the rain falls down I will love you after the sun goes out I'll have my eyes on you After the world is no more

Isn't my life a clear sign Since I have crossed over this chasm To fill the space between me and you(when Christ Jesus crossed into Hell and came back out in 3 days just to fill that gap between You and God) And I will do it all over again (speaks for itself, He would do it all over again, just for you, yeah thats right, you) Just look for me Just wait for me (wait upon the Lord)(its all you can do)

The one you've been looking for The one you've been waiting for You won't have to look anymore (for that something that would fill your life with joy again)

And thats a WRAP! Thanks for your time and i hope this helps somebody

this is a beautiful song! i love the first few lines especially. and the part where its like
"Did I arrange The light of your first day Did I create The rhythm your heart makes"

This truly inspires me! It amazes me that God was and will always be with me. I've been looking for him for so long and I just feel like I've truly found him!

This song made me cry when I first heard. It talks about how special God's love is for us, and that he would do anything to keep it alive!! It speaks to my heart!!

He will love us after the world is gone. Love this song!

to me this is like God's lullaby, or love song, to us, His children.