Kari is a young talented praise and worship leader from the Dallas, Texas a… Read Full Bio ↴Kari is a young talented praise and worship leader from the Dallas, Texas area. Her music style would be described best as "post-contemporary praise and worship". She has what's been described as the "voice the lost generation can hear" - for example, in the Revelation Song.

Messiah
Kari Jobe Lyrics

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The world is waiting
For a baby's cry
The promised moment
Is tonight

Shepherds watching
Angels Sing
Wisemen marvel at their King

Messiah has been born to us
A child, Heavens glorious
Perfect love, anointed one
Messiah, our Messiah
Has come

Mother smiling
Such little hands
Father's holding
the son of man

Messiah has been born to us
A child, Heaven's glorious
Perfect love, anointed one
Messiah, our Messiah

Hallelujah, Glory to God
Hallelujah, there's no greater love
Hallelujah, Oh Glory to God
Hallelujah, our Messiah has come

Precious Saviour
Blessed one
Peace for sinners
Behold the lamb of God

Messiah has been born to us
A child, Heaven's glorious
Perfect love, anointed one
Messiah, our Messiah
Messiah has been born to us
A child, Heaven's glorious
Perfect love, anointed one
Messiah, Our Messiah

Messiah, Our Messiah
Has come

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Messiah" by Kari Jobe describe the anticipation and joy surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The world has been waiting for this momentous occasion of the promised Messiah's arrival, and on this night, it has finally come. The shepherds are watching and the angels are singing, while the wise men marvel at their new King. We see the image of a young mother smiling down at her little baby, and a proud father holding the son of man. The song acknowledges the "Hallelujah" that is due to God for His great love and the precious gift of the Messiah, who brings peace for sinners.

The lyrics convey a sense of awe and reverence for this special baby, who is not just any child but Heaven's glorious anointed one. The use of the term "Messiah" emphasizes the significance and importance of this event, as it is not an everyday occurrence but a historic moment for all of humanity. The repetition of the final verse reinforces this notion, as the phrase "Messiah, Our Messiah has come" is echoed twice to emphasize the joy and wonder of this event. The song captures the essence of the Christmas story and celebrates the birth of the Savior with an atmosphere of peace, hope, and love.

Line by Line Meaning

The world is waiting
Everyone is eagerly waiting

For a baby's cry
For the sound of a newborn baby

The promised moment
The moment that was promised

Is tonight
Is happening tonight

Shepherds watching
Shepherds are observing

Angels sing
Angels are singing

Wisemen marvel at their King
Wise men are amazed at their King

Messiah has been born to us
The Messiah, the saviour of the world, is born to us

A child, Heavens glorious
The Messiah is a child, glorious from Heaven

Perfect love, anointed one
The Messiah is perfect love, anointed by God

Mother smiling
Mother is happy