Usually when we say that something is fierce, we think of something mean, or at least wild in nature. This song from Jesus Culture uses the word fierce to describe God's great love for us. His love is compared to a tidal wave. A tidal wave is relentless and powerful. Sadly, we do so much that is contrary to the perfect nature of God, that we don't deserve this kind of love. If we compare ourselves to God, we can quickly come to the realization that we don't deserve to keep living in this world, much less live forever with God. However even at our worst, God, like a fierce tidal wave, washes over us, cleanses us, forgives us, and gives us His peace. Thank you God!
Verses for Consideration:
Ephesians 2:4-5 ESV
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved...
1 John 3:1 ESV
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
Lyrics:
Before I call Before I ever cry You answer me From where the thunder hides I can't outrun This heart I'm tethered to When every step I collide with You
Like a tidal wave Crashing over me Rushing in to meet me here Your love is fierce Like a hurricane That I can't escape Tearing through the atmosphere Your love is fierce
You cannot fail The only thing I've found Is through it all You never let me down You don't hold back Relentless in pursuit At every turn I come face to face with You
Like a tidal wave Crashing over me Rushing in to meet me here Your love is fierce Like a hurricane That I can't escape Tearing through the atmosphere Your love is fierce
You surround me You chase me down You seek me out How can I be lost when You have called me found You chase me down You seek me out How can I be lost when You have called me found You chase me down You seek me out How can I be lost when You have called me found
Like a tidal wave Crashing over me Rushing in to meet me here Your love is fierce Like a hurricane That I can't escape Tearing through the atmosphere His love is fierce Your love is fierce You never let go Your love is fierce Even now You surround me Your love is fierce Always, always His love is fierce