Big Daddy Weave, founded in 1998 in Mobile, Alabama, has spent recent years rediscovering what it truly means to live by faith and trust in a God who makes all things new. Band members Mike Weaver, Jeremy Redmon, Joe Shirk, and Brian Beihl have embraced this journey and brought it to life through their music.
Known for their energetic and worshipful performances, along with hits like "Redeemed,""The Only Name (Yours Will Be)," "The Lion and The Lamb," "My Story," and "Alive," Big Daddy Weave is back with new singles, “Let It Begin” and “My Hope Is Jesus.” Each song captures the essence of their mission—to lead people in worship. These new tracks highlight the passion and energy that have established Big Daddy Weave as one of Christian music's most captivating acts.
Their latest songs reflect real life and a wide range of emotions, from longing and struggle to breakthrough and gratitude. Frontman Mike Weaver's candid songwriting and intimate, distinctive vocals convey this emotional depth, supported by powerful arrangements and outstanding musicianship. The strength of music is blending life and art, creating relatable and deeply moving experiences.
The band has a talent for creating catchy, meaningful choruses, and “My Hope Is Jesus” is no different. This lively worship anthem is delivered with compelling passion and sincere lyrics, resonating with the exact authenticity that characterized their earlier hits. Before their concert in Souderton, Pennsylvania, I spoke with Mike Weaver about the inspiration behind “My Hope is Jesus.”
Please tell me the personal story behind this song.
“My Hope Is Jesus” expresses the limitless hope in a relationship with Jesus—no matter what happens. God's steadfast presence and power, our hope, is accessible through Him. We worked together on this song with worship leader Mitch Wong. Because of what Jesus achieved for us on the cross, our brokenness does not define us. Instead, it offers a remarkable opportunity for the redeeming work of Jesus to unfold in our lives.
Even if the worst happens, there is more to existence than this temporary life. For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. He is our ultimate source of hope. That’s the core message of this song. It's our choice to keep Jesus at the center of our lives and to emphasize who He is over our current situations.
Which Bible verses connect to the message of the song?
Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV): "But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved."
Philippians 1:21 (NIV): "For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
1 Peter 1:3 (NKJV): “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
Psalm 146:2 (NKJV): “While I live, I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.”
Psalm 119:114 (NKJV): "You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word."
Romans 15:13 (NIV): “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Ephesians 3:17-19 (NIV): “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
Hebrews 10:22 (KJV): "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water."
What is the takeaway message?
Our hope is that this worship offering provides listeners with something real to believe in, as the road paved by faith creates a strong foundation. The mercy of God intersects with our humanity, and each of us has our own unique experiences of that. I love how we all have personal examples, and the song expresses our experiences with God, which is what we celebrate through this music.
We cannot control what happens to us in life, but we can choose how to respond to what arises within us. It is our choice to either succumb to our experiences and feelings or to recognize that God has not changed; we can decide to respond to God rather than to our ever-shifting circumstances. Our hope is in Jesus.
Lyrics
There's hope when the night is falling Hope when the fight is calling Hope when the fear is closing in
You are the lamp to my feet You're in the trenches with me You are the reason I can sing You are the reason I can sing
Now and for all my days One thing will never change No matter what comes my way My hope is Jesus This is my battle cry The anthem for all my life Hope that will never die My hope is Jesus
There's hope when the soul is restless Hope in the million questions Hope when the world does not make sense
Your peace is all-surpassing Your love is everlasting God, You know how this story ends God, You know how this story ends
Now and for all my days One thing will never change No matter what comes my way My hope is Jesus This is my battle cry The anthem for all my life Hope that will never die My hope is Jesus My hope is Jesus My hope is Jesus My hope is Jesus
There's hope even at my lowest Hope in this very moment Hope when I breathe my final breath
'Cause I know who's gone before me Jesus, the hope of glory You are the life that conquers death You are the life that conquers death
Now and for all my days One thing will never change No matter what comes my way My hope is Jesus This is my battle cry The anthem for all my life Hope that will never die My hope is Jesus My hope is Jesus My hope is Jesus
Closing Thoughts
“My Hope Is Jesus” is a profound declaration of faith. The prophet Abraham was recognized for his righteousness because of his faith. We need the type of faith described in Hebrews 11:1 (NIV): "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
When you sing along to this fantastic song, think of Jesus asking, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Have faith, and don't be afraid, knowing that with Jesus, you will never be alone. The Bible assures us that we can accomplish anything in Christ through faith. The powerful lyrics move me deeply, and I find great comfort in this song, which is filled with biblical truths.
Worship means giving God our best and offering ourselves to Him. We can submit to Him and give everything we have. According to God's Word, Jeremiah 29:13, we must seek Him with all our hearts, and we will find Him.
We can face our daily battles with more remarkable courage and strength because we trust that, regardless of the outcome, as promised in Romans 8:28, "God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Being a Christian means walking by faith, not by sight. Faith encourages us to rely on the unseen. Each day, we all walk by faith. The beauty of this journey is that it teaches us to trust God more entirely with our lives.
I love singing this song back to Jesus and openly expressing that I need no one but Him. Pray along: “Now and for all my days/One thing will never change/No matter what comes my way/My hope is Jesus.” Amen to that.
NRT lead contributor Kevin Davis is a longtime Christian music fan and a passionate collector. He credits Christian music's message for guiding him to Christ. He resides in Pennsylvania with his wife and three daughters.
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