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"Solid Ground" by Scott Declare Jr.: Courage When You Can’t See Ahead


"Scott Declare Jr.’s “Solid Ground” came out of Joshua 3, when the priests had to step out into the water of the Jordan river during the most dangerous season of flooding. Unlike the Red Sea miracle, they had to trust God before seeing the waters part. This song captures that same call to step out in faith, even when the path looks and feels very uncertain, and God came through as soon as they stepped out onto the water.

Scott Declare Jr. - Solid GroundThe lyrics reflect the tension they faced, “The wilderness hardened my heart and dried up my tears // I been waiting for answers // Roaming for 40 years.” It’s so relatable, because waiting can feel endless. And then comes the choice, will they take that small step of faith to get into the water: “I could go back to Egypt // Or I could trust the Lord?” We already know their answer, “I’m stepping out on the water // Some call it faith some call it crazy.” What would your answer have been?

Scott reminds us that courage isn’t about having all the answers! The key here is to trust the One who does have the answers, and knows how everything fits into His plan, “You may think it’s insanity // But I know that God has a plan for me.” We can count on God’s faithfulness, “He won’t let go He’ll never leave // His righteous hand is guiding me.”

If you’re facing fear or uncertainty, hesitating to follow His guidance and take that leap of faith, may this song encourage you to trust that God turns raging rivers into solid ground. "I’m choosing to trust the One who can part the seas // ... // For I know Who goes before us // He won’t let go He’ll never leave // His Righteous hand is guiding me"

(Related scripture: Joshua 3:15-17; Matthew 14:29-30; Isaiah 41:10)

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