Originally from Detroit, Michigan, the six original members were Keith Staten, Fred Hammond, Mitchell Jones, Karl Reid, Michael Brooks, and Michael Williams. In 1991 Staten and Brooks left the group and were replaced by Marvin Sapp, Maxx Frank, and Eddie Howard, Jr.. By 1994 Howard had left the group and Williams left a year later. Hammond also left to pursue a career with the group Radical For Christ. He was replaced by Montrell Darrett. By 2000, Marcus Cole and Chris Poole had taken the place of Sapp and Darrett on the group's last studio album. In 2002 Commissioned released a reunion album which brought back most of the group's former members and featured most of its greatest hits. The group performed live on stage during the 2002 Stellar Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.
(2) An urban Black gospel band with crossover appeal, Commissioned are an extremely evangelistic group in concert who put on such a dramatic show that the altars are routinely packed with repenters following their performances. Members Fred Hammond, Keith Staten, Michael Brooks and Marvin Sapp have all done many successful solo projects as well. They spent most of the '90s pursuing those careers, but found themselves back together in 2001 for a reunion tour and the first of another successful series of albums. ~ Bil Carpenter, Rovi
Will You Be Ready?
Commissioned Lyrics
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Every single day, every way
Light that glows
You need a life that shows
People deal with you every day
They see you come, and likewise go
They listen to the words that you say
A little upward show will let them know
It's the Lord you stand for
You need a life that shows
You need a to be a light,
(Light that glows)
Sometimes blending in is misunderstood
As being afraid, being ashamed
Take a stand my friend this you should
You belong to Jesus
Be proud your wearing His name
'Cause you are His go ahead be a witness
Go on and be a guiding light
You need a life that show
You're the only help that someone's ever know
So you need to be a light that glows
(You need a life that shows)
Let your light shine before all men
Let it shine, shine.
Let it shine, shine.
Let it shine, shine.
Let it shine, shine.
The song "Will You Be Ready?" by Commissioned is a call to action for Christians to stand up and represent Jesus in everything they do. The lyrics emphasize the importance of having a life that reflects the light of Jesus and the need to be a witness to others. The song starts with the idea that a Christian's life should be an example to others - one that shows the light of Jesus all the time. People interact with us daily, and so we need to make sure that the words we say and the things we do reflect Jesus. The song encourages Christians to make sure that their life is a light that shines everywhere they go, showing the world that Christ lives in them.
The second verse of the song speaks directly to Christians, reminding them that they are not of this world but belong to Jesus Christ. The song encourages Christians to be proud of the name they wear and to take a stand for Him. The lyrics suggest that blending in is not enough and that we should always be a guiding light to others. In the chorus, the message is repeated that we need to let our light shine before all men, reflecting the light of Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
You need a life that shows
It's important to have a life that displays your faith every day.
Every single day, every way
This means being a witness for God in every aspect of life.
Light that glows
Being a shining example to others.
People deal with you every day
Your interactions with others every day are opportunities to show your faith.
They see you come, and likewise go
People notice your actions and how you carry yourself.
They listen to the words that you say
Your words have an impact on others and can influence their perception of you and your faith.
What you stand they don't they know
People may not know what your faith stands for or what you believe.
A little upward show will let them know
Displaying your faith can help others understand what you stand for.
It's the Lord you stand for
Your faith is not just about you, but about representing God.
You need a to be a light,
Being a light means shining your faith to those around you.
(Light that glows)
Being a glowing example of your faith.
Sometimes blending in is misunderstood
Trying to fit in with everyone else can be misunderstood as being afraid or ashamed of your faith.
As being afraid, being ashamed
Hiding your faith can come across as being afraid or ashamed.
Take a stand my friend this you should
It's important to take a stand for your faith.
You belong to Jesus
Identifying yourself as a follower of Jesus.
Be proud your wearing His name
Being proud of being a Christian and identifying with Jesus.
'Cause you are His go ahead be a witness
Being a witness for Jesus and sharing your faith with others.
Go on and be a guiding light
Being a light to guide others towards God.
You're the only help that someone's ever know
Your faith and example may be the only positive influence in someone's life.
Let your light shine before all men
Displaying your faith to everyone, regardless of their beliefs.
Let it shine, shine.
Reinforcing the concept of being a shining light and witness for Christ.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRED HAMMOND
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Nancy Foix
Lyrics for Will You Be Ready? by Commissioned
Cant you see the signs of the times
Dont you know that the time is short
Soon the Lord, He will return
Now will you be punished or get your reward
Now there'll be no more time to get it right
When the Lord, when He cracks the sky
So just keep your hand right in his hand
And be ready when my Jesus comes
Oh won't you be ready, ready when Jesus comes
Please be ready when my Savior comes
Get your house in order
And in your life, you gotta make Jesus first
Keep you lamps trimmed and burning bright
Let's all make a stand, stand up for what you know is right
Most importantly, Keep the love of Jesus always on your mind
And you've gotta be ready (You dont wanna be left out here after Jesus is gone)
Be ready when Jesus comes
CK Hector
Cant you see the signs of the times
Dont you know that the time is short
And soon the Lord, He will return
will you be punished or get your reward
There'll be no more time to get it right
When the Lord, when He cracks the sky
So just keep your hand in his hand
And be ready when Jesus comes
Oh won't you be ready, ready when Jesus comes
Won’t you be ready when my Savior comes
Get your house get it in order in your life, make Jesus first
Keep you lamps burning bright make a stand, stand up for what is right
make Jesus first in your life
And be ready when my Jesus comes
Oh won’t you be ready, ready when Jesus comes
Please you gotta be ready when my Jesus comes
Get your house, get it in order in your life make Jesus first
Keep your lamps trimmed and burning bright
Make a stand, and stand up for what you know is right
Keep the love of Jesus always on your mind
And be ready, won’t you be ready, you gotta be ready no matter what the world is doing you just be ready
When Jesus comes
Will you be ready, when Jesus comes, will you be ready when Jesus. (8x)
minister3729
BigE7! You are greatly appreciated. I grew up on Commissioned, but walked away and lived in sin for 25 years. Even when I was out in the world, God and these lyrics brought me back. Today, I am a minister of the Gospel, saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost. Ready! Be blessed...
Bernard Fields
God Bless You! Keep Going!
Rozconni WestSand
When the Evil One gets busy, we must get busier. Be encouraged no matter what comes to pass.
Stephen Gibney
the gifts and callings of God are without repentance
Sankt5 QueenED
Hallelujah! I am so grateful to God you made it back! Praise Jesus! I walked away but God kept calling my name. God seriously pursued me. He created a large event and in that glorious event strongholds was destroyed and I was restored. I running for my life. Saved, Sanctified, Holy ghost filled and Fire baptized.
Space
Ready!!
Michael Jenkins
This is on my Ipod nano, it nearly put tears in my eyes. Will you be ready? When Jesus comes? Just put your hand in the master`s hand! Jesus is standing right there, he is there with open arms, be ready for Christ return. The lead singer voice is heartbreaking, get your house in order and your life, make Jesus first.make a stand, stand up for what is right, make Jesus first in your life and be ready when Jesus comes!
Chipo Chang
All of the emotions in this song. I feel the urgency for us all to be ready at all times. We all have to be ready. Brothers and sisters pray for me. Lets all pray for each other.
Lamar Brown
Stay READY and prayed uP 🙏. When praise goes up blessings come down.
han jocelyn
I prayed for you Chipo.