"Tell The World" by JIMMY ROCK: Spreading Light Through Faith

"Tell The World" by JIMMY ROCK, featuring K Anthony, is a high-energy song with a clear mission: to inspire you to shine the light of His gospel into the world. The song comes from a desire to spread God's love into the world… a 'world' that is on a downward slope toward more and more hate and intolerance. The 'world' isn't going to heal by itself.

This song is a call to action and a celebration of faith in motion. "This song is about showing God's love and preaching the gospel everywhere," Jimmy explains. The song reminds us of a passage in Matthew 5:14–16, "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

The opening lines set the tone: "We no fit keep this light inside // Let's shine it far and wide." It's a reminder that faith isn't meant to stay hidden. From Lagos to Rome, Jimmy encourages us to "Go tell the world // No delay, oh // Jesus they save, oh." We see the urgency around us, and we also feel and celebrate the joy that His light brings into our lives.

The second verse points out ways that we can shine His light: "Love isn't just talk // It shows in how we walk it // Help the weak, lift the low." Some have received a gift to share His word through speech, and others (maybe that's most of us) are gifted with the ability to shine His light through tangible acts of kindness. Use these gifts with confidence: "Anywhere I step // I carry this grace // No fear, no shame."

May this infectious rhythm and bold call to action inspire you to stand up and shine His light into the world.

(Related scripture: Matthew 5:14-16; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15)

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