I don’t feel that God is on vacation, maybe we have been though. Nothing wrong in asking Him for a change in things, I don’t think it means we sit back and leave it all up to Him to make it work, it is our free will to do or not to do, so the consequences are up to us. At His time not our own….Why not an inspirational song, it can’t hurt.
It brought tears to my eyes and chills to hear how great they all sang that song. What a great group of kids. This has to be one of the best groups yet!!! Keep up the good work. The many names mean the same to me. There is only one God and He gave us His son so we might live forever and I am forever hopeful after hearing them sing that song that our young people might have a chance through all the bad we hear of daily. God/Jesus, it makes it all worth living for today. It feels like a new beginning, new hope! Again you did a great job!!!
Seeing this on TV really made me happy to know that they idols were allowed to sing a christian song on live television, especially the most popular show. The only thing that makes me sad is the fact that they left out Jesus.
If anyone sings this song without singing it to the one True God, who sent His Son to die for us all so that we may have salvation, the song is meaningless.
I am happy to have seen so many christians come out and say how important it is to praise Jesus! It is really reasurring in today’s world because not many people believe!
I really hope that this one step people can come to faith because ultimately that is why we are all here! Is to praise and honor God, spreading His one true Word!
My JESUS, my Savior,
Lord, there is none like You;
All of my days, I want to praise,
The wonders of Your mighty love.
My comfort, my shelter, Tower of refuge and strength;
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth
Let us sing power and majesty, praise to the King;
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar,
At the sound of your name
I sing for joy at the work of your hands
Forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You
Close your eyes and listen. God’s Word says in
Psalm 46:10
“BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD”
God knows AI’s intentions, WHY? He created each and every soul. It’s not about a song. It’s not about what they did or didn’t do, it’s ALL about JESUS! Let it go and LET GOD! His Answer is the only one that matters.
It was very surprising to hear a Christian song played at a national secular show and especially the song Shout to the Lord. I really enjoyed it. But, I have only one question, why would the original songwriter/performer give the rights to use the song with the omisison of Jesus.
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 14:6
Psalm 100
A psalm. For giving thanks.
1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
I am reading that there are so many on this board that are complaining that Jesus’ name was left out but don’t you know that he is the great shephard? Stop bickering and start believing that God is already doing his handy work throught all of this…the words of the song, say, “Lord there is none like you.” “Mountains bow down, seas roar, nothing compares to the promise I have in you.”
Those are just some of the words to the song. There is no other God out there like our Lord God. Praise the Lord that this song was sung last night. Be happy about it and rejoice with the Lord in it.
The fact is DEATH is caused from SIN! God is NOT sin! GOD is Just and merciful. God’s word is without SIN! I’m not going to change your mind with words. I do want you to know that I appreciate where you are coming from and I too have struggled with those very issues and what I’ve come to grips with is that I know that those children who were not of an age able to comprehend Him and choose Him are with Him now because of His mercy. Those of us who have chosen or rejected Him then the onus is on us for His judgment. There are many people who have lost loved ones who were believers. Why? I don’t know, but i do know that God’s ways are not my ways and God’s plans are not my plans.
Do I want a child with malaria to die or anyone for that matter? NO! However there are too many stories of lives changed because someone else lost their lives. Fair to me? nope! I though understand that God has a purpose.
I do want you to know that He does love you and me and He wants us both to work together.
To Christine I just want you to know that the song wasn’t put together by a church. It wasn’t meant to be worship and honestly when others look at it there is no other meaning than words on paper.
Idol used it to fit their purpose. They took Jesus out because it’s causing us to do what we are now. TALK ABOUT IDOL! I don’t like that Jesus was taken out of the song, but in the long run how many people’s thoughts might have changed because of the beautiful song?
What if the original writer of the song hadn’t used Jesus’ name in it? (there ARE a lot of Christian songs I know that don’t specifically have his name in it, and yet are still very Christian)
The song still would have been powerful, and Christian, and they would’ve used it last night the same way it was written and we would all be happy and impressed right now.
We only see a difference because we’ve heard it a different way. But if it was the FIRST time you heard that song, you would’ve KNOWN it was a Christian song, you wouldn’t have thought “wait a minute, they should replace Shepard with Jesus”.
Kenny G and garry B…This is the exact discussion my husband and I had. I was so excited after hearing this beautiful song on a major network, only to wake up this morning to read these blogs and youtube comments with all of these Christians bashing each other.
To answer your question Garry…Don’t you find it interesting that most if not all of the negative comments about the performance are from believers? Actually I find it sad, pathetic and troubling!
Yeah, American Idol!! In this very secular world any chance God has for a moment to be praised on public TV is awesome. I see the change in words as a way to get this christian song on TV. It is no different than the fish we place on our cars or the symbols we where on a shirt in a public school. This have given Jesus some much needed time on the air and on the web. I for one love that millions of people watched and are thinking about God today.
Music comes in every type, the fact they sang a religious song opens up all the christian artists to be heard. There are many fabulous groups out there and this type of music should not be overlooked. Yeah idol for playing such an amazing song at the end of your show!
PC or not – the stage version smacks of Universalism.
Shout to the Lord on American idol last night – deleted the Name of Jesus – thus making it another cool sounding song about any ‘god’ you wish to follow.
The failure to give Jesus His due props – doesn’t change the Truth of who He is and what He has done for all of humanity.
I am excited that this song was used on American Idol, what an awesome thing to hear. I believe that God will use it for His good, even if Jesus’ name is removed.
I think that something needs to be said when they remove the most important word in the whole song and change it with something that would be less confrontational.
We can’t expect the world to understand the things of the Spirit of God.
On the other hand, what does God want to show you in regard to this?
I believe that He wants His believers to see the time we are in. How close to the end we are.
“Christian” based American culture is drawing to a close, and soon our country will be just like all the others in the world.
I am excited, because the persecution will show who Jesus’ true followers are. Very shortly, christians will be arrested for stating the truth in the bible. Will you stand for Jesus when the world is against you?
My prayer is that I will be true to Jesus when my freedom is threatened, I hope that is your prayer as well.
Good afternoon…
I’m not an “idol” fan (that is to say that I’ve probably watched 5 full episodes in the show’s history, and none this season), but I couldn’t help but be caught up in the discussion and processing of what was evidently a pretty substantial event last night. So I’ve watched and listened to the replay several times today, and here is what I’m left with. Music is powerful. I find that I am touched by music (goose-bumps, tears, etc.) of all types. If God is the creator (I believe He is) and his creation reflects Him (I beleive it does) then it is not surprising to me to find such power and beauty in artistic expression coming from those created in God’s image. For me, the emotional response to music often has nothing to do with whether it is focused on Christ or not…I think God has designed music, in general, to be powerful and evoke such reactions in many people. I could care less what the “idol” folks sing or don’t sing. That’s not the issue to me. What I find myself struggling with is the idea of trying to make Jesus comfortable for everyone. Jesus is absolutely offensive. He always has been. Loving and following Christ is difficult and costly. It offends us because we like to do things our own way, and allowing anyone to be “Lord” of our lives is counter to our nature and our culture. The principle of removing Jesus from anything in an effort to not offend, I believe, is counterproductive to the advancement of His Kingdom (which he has called His followers to build). Jesus said of the Pharisees (the religeous folks of the day) “these people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Saddly, I think that accurately describes what went on last night. I am not going to demand that people think like me or believe like me or feel like me. That is absolutely your personal freedom (afforded initially by God) and I want to love you and be your friend regardless. If I call Jesus my Lord, though (and I do), then I have no choice but to proclaim His name whether it makes people uncomfortable or not. God can use all things for good, and I’m glad that some felt compelled to worship Him last night.
Joy and Peace :-)
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I don’t feel that God is on vacation, maybe we have been though. Nothing wrong in asking Him for a change in things, I don’t think it means we sit back and leave it all up to Him to make it work, it is our free will to do or not to do, so the consequences are up to us. At His time not our own….Why not an inspirational song, it can’t hurt.
Gary,
Thanks for the response!
I guess my concern is that God would let people (whom he supposedly loves) suffer terrible lives and deaths. And we PRAISE him for it on national TV??
Why not a song like “God, Why Don’t You Do Something?”
I think we’re afraid to call on God to act, because we know that he won’t.
Here in reality, it’s up to PEOPLE to make changes in the world, because God’s on vacation…
God’s Word will not return void, no matter what the producers intended. Praise the Lord!
It brought tears to my eyes and chills to hear how great they all sang that song. What a great group of kids. This has to be one of the best groups yet!!! Keep up the good work. The many names mean the same to me. There is only one God and He gave us His son so we might live forever and I am forever hopeful after hearing them sing that song that our young people might have a chance through all the bad we hear of daily. God/Jesus, it makes it all worth living for today. It feels like a new beginning, new hope! Again you did a great job!!!
Seeing this on TV really made me happy to know that they idols were allowed to sing a christian song on live television, especially the most popular show. The only thing that makes me sad is the fact that they left out Jesus.
If anyone sings this song without singing it to the one True God, who sent His Son to die for us all so that we may have salvation, the song is meaningless.
I am happy to have seen so many christians come out and say how important it is to praise Jesus! It is really reasurring in today’s world because not many people believe!
I really hope that this one step people can come to faith because ultimately that is why we are all here! Is to praise and honor God, spreading His one true Word!
God Bless!
My JESUS, my Savior,
Lord, there is none like You;
All of my days, I want to praise,
The wonders of Your mighty love.
My comfort, my shelter, Tower of refuge and strength;
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth
Let us sing power and majesty, praise to the King;
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar,
At the sound of your name
I sing for joy at the work of your hands
Forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You
Close your eyes and listen. God’s Word says in
Psalm 46:10
“BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD”
God knows AI’s intentions, WHY? He created each and every soul. It’s not about a song. It’s not about what they did or didn’t do, it’s ALL about JESUS! Let it go and LET GOD! His Answer is the only one that matters.
i love trhis song
they did a great job on this song
it was so cool that they sing shout to the lord
i love jason castro
It was very surprising to hear a Christian song played at a national secular show and especially the song Shout to the Lord. I really enjoyed it. But, I have only one question, why would the original songwriter/performer give the rights to use the song with the omisison of Jesus.
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 14:6
Psalm 100
A psalm. For giving thanks.
1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
I am reading that there are so many on this board that are complaining that Jesus’ name was left out but don’t you know that he is the great shephard? Stop bickering and start believing that God is already doing his handy work throught all of this…the words of the song, say, “Lord there is none like you.” “Mountains bow down, seas roar, nothing compares to the promise I have in you.”
Those are just some of the words to the song. There is no other God out there like our Lord God. Praise the Lord that this song was sung last night. Be happy about it and rejoice with the Lord in it.
The fact is DEATH is caused from SIN! God is NOT sin! GOD is Just and merciful. God’s word is without SIN! I’m not going to change your mind with words. I do want you to know that I appreciate where you are coming from and I too have struggled with those very issues and what I’ve come to grips with is that I know that those children who were not of an age able to comprehend Him and choose Him are with Him now because of His mercy. Those of us who have chosen or rejected Him then the onus is on us for His judgment. There are many people who have lost loved ones who were believers. Why? I don’t know, but i do know that God’s ways are not my ways and God’s plans are not my plans.
Do I want a child with malaria to die or anyone for that matter? NO! However there are too many stories of lives changed because someone else lost their lives. Fair to me? nope! I though understand that God has a purpose.
I do want you to know that He does love you and me and He wants us both to work together.
To Christine I just want you to know that the song wasn’t put together by a church. It wasn’t meant to be worship and honestly when others look at it there is no other meaning than words on paper.
Idol used it to fit their purpose. They took Jesus out because it’s causing us to do what we are now. TALK ABOUT IDOL! I don’t like that Jesus was taken out of the song, but in the long run how many people’s thoughts might have changed because of the beautiful song?
I pray that God gets the glory
Oops, forgot to actually make my point.
I loved it!
Even without the literal name of Jesus in it, the real Jesus still is.
What if the original writer of the song hadn’t used Jesus’ name in it? (there ARE a lot of Christian songs I know that don’t specifically have his name in it, and yet are still very Christian)
The song still would have been powerful, and Christian, and they would’ve used it last night the same way it was written and we would all be happy and impressed right now.
We only see a difference because we’ve heard it a different way. But if it was the FIRST time you heard that song, you would’ve KNOWN it was a Christian song, you wouldn’t have thought “wait a minute, they should replace Shepard with Jesus”.
Kenny G and garry B…This is the exact discussion my husband and I had. I was so excited after hearing this beautiful song on a major network, only to wake up this morning to read these blogs and youtube comments with all of these Christians bashing each other.
To answer your question Garry…Don’t you find it interesting that most if not all of the negative comments about the performance are from believers? Actually I find it sad, pathetic and troubling!
Yeah, American Idol!! In this very secular world any chance God has for a moment to be praised on public TV is awesome. I see the change in words as a way to get this christian song on TV. It is no different than the fish we place on our cars or the symbols we where on a shirt in a public school. This have given Jesus some much needed time on the air and on the web. I for one love that millions of people watched and are thinking about God today.
Music comes in every type, the fact they sang a religious song opens up all the christian artists to be heard. There are many fabulous groups out there and this type of music should not be overlooked. Yeah idol for playing such an amazing song at the end of your show!
They took Jesus out of the song. Without Jesus, we have nothing. We cannot serve God without him.
PC or not – the stage version smacks of Universalism.
Shout to the Lord on American idol last night – deleted the Name of Jesus – thus making it another cool sounding song about any ‘god’ you wish to follow.
The failure to give Jesus His due props – doesn’t change the Truth of who He is and what He has done for all of humanity.
Grace and Peace
I am excited that this song was used on American Idol, what an awesome thing to hear. I believe that God will use it for His good, even if Jesus’ name is removed.
I think that something needs to be said when they remove the most important word in the whole song and change it with something that would be less confrontational.
We can’t expect the world to understand the things of the Spirit of God.
On the other hand, what does God want to show you in regard to this?
I believe that He wants His believers to see the time we are in. How close to the end we are.
“Christian” based American culture is drawing to a close, and soon our country will be just like all the others in the world.
I am excited, because the persecution will show who Jesus’ true followers are. Very shortly, christians will be arrested for stating the truth in the bible. Will you stand for Jesus when the world is against you?
My prayer is that I will be true to Jesus when my freedom is threatened, I hope that is your prayer as well.
Good afternoon…
I’m not an “idol” fan (that is to say that I’ve probably watched 5 full episodes in the show’s history, and none this season), but I couldn’t help but be caught up in the discussion and processing of what was evidently a pretty substantial event last night. So I’ve watched and listened to the replay several times today, and here is what I’m left with. Music is powerful. I find that I am touched by music (goose-bumps, tears, etc.) of all types. If God is the creator (I believe He is) and his creation reflects Him (I beleive it does) then it is not surprising to me to find such power and beauty in artistic expression coming from those created in God’s image. For me, the emotional response to music often has nothing to do with whether it is focused on Christ or not…I think God has designed music, in general, to be powerful and evoke such reactions in many people. I could care less what the “idol” folks sing or don’t sing. That’s not the issue to me. What I find myself struggling with is the idea of trying to make Jesus comfortable for everyone. Jesus is absolutely offensive. He always has been. Loving and following Christ is difficult and costly. It offends us because we like to do things our own way, and allowing anyone to be “Lord” of our lives is counter to our nature and our culture. The principle of removing Jesus from anything in an effort to not offend, I believe, is counterproductive to the advancement of His Kingdom (which he has called His followers to build). Jesus said of the Pharisees (the religeous folks of the day) “these people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Saddly, I think that accurately describes what went on last night. I am not going to demand that people think like me or believe like me or feel like me. That is absolutely your personal freedom (afforded initially by God) and I want to love you and be your friend regardless. If I call Jesus my Lord, though (and I do), then I have no choice but to proclaim His name whether it makes people uncomfortable or not. God can use all things for good, and I’m glad that some felt compelled to worship Him last night.
Joy and Peace :-)