Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ "Above All"

There are some songs that pierce through the noise of life and bring us face to face with the heart of the gospel. "Above All" is one of them. This worship song is a beautiful declaration of Jesus' compassion, mercy, sacrificial love, and humility. It reminds us who Jesus is...exalted above all things; and what He did...laid down His life for us.

"By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us,..." (1 John 3:16)

“Above all powers, above all kings…” 

These opening lyrics echo the truth found in Colossians 1:16-17 (NKJV):

"For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible... All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist."

Jesus reigns above every power, every throne, every created thing.  He is not just part of creation; He is the Creator and Sustainer of all.

“Like a rose trampled on the ground, You took the fall and thought of me above all.”

These words are a reflection of Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV):

"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."

The King of glory laid down His life, not because we deserved it, but because He loved us. The cross wasn't a defeat.  It was a divine, selfless act of love and victory.

"Above All" is more than a song.  It’s a call to remember the humility of Christ and to respond with worship, surrender, and gratitude. This song, also, is a reminder of the unique and powerful love God has for His creation. It acknowledges that He values us above all other things, and that His love is the foundation for our relationship with Him. When we sing it, we are lifting our eyes to the One who is truly above all.

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Key Lyric: “Above all kingdoms, above all thrones…”

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 (NKJV)

“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… and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

There is no one like Jesus. He left the splendor of heaven, took on flesh, and walked among us. He healed the broken, loved the outcasts, set the captives free and ultimately gave His life for our sins. But death could not hold Him. God exalted Him above all...giving Him the highest name.

"Above all kingdoms, above all thrones…"
This isn’t just a mere line in a song; it speaks volumes. Christ reigns over everything. And yet, this King chose a cross. He chose the cross so we can be free from the guilt and shame of our sin.  He chose the cross so that we can have eternal life.  God chose us before we chose him.  

“Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw

 the light of day, I had holy plans for you,..." (Jeremiah 1:5).

Just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for 

Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would

 be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] 

and blameless in His sight. In love." (Ephesians 1:4).

Let this song remind you today: You are loved by the One who is above all. He sees you. He thought of you when He took the fall. That kind of love changes everything.

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Prayer:

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for sending Jesus, who is above all powers, all wisdom, and all creation. 

Thank You that in Your great love, Jesus humbled Himself to die for me, even when I didn’t deserve it. Help me never to forget the depth of Your love or the height of Your glory. 

Let my life be a reflection of that love and a song of praise to You.

In the name of Jesus, who is above all, I pray.
Amen.