"Same Jesus, Different Pew" by Estella Kirk is one of the songs on her upcoming EP, "Growing Pains." In "Same Jesus, Different Pew," she zooms in on that feeling of loneliness that can creep in when you're worshiping somewhere new, maybe with unfamiliar faces, and wondering if this will ever feel like home. Even though your familiar pew's gone, Jesus doesn't change.
Estella sings about "seeking first" and still "finding You here," lyrics that hint at Matthew 6:33. Although the people around you may be new or the location may be different, the chorus reminds us it is still the "same Jesus, different pew." ("Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13:8)
There's a beautiful tension in feeling homesick for the past and at the same time recognizing that God is always present. A tension that reminds us of Psalm 139, "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast." God's presence isn't zip-code dependent.
So, whether you're in your Sunday best or at your worst, in familiar settings or someplace new, God meets you right where you are. Maybe you're in the middle of a change, doubting, or you're just… tired. May this song remind you that you're never lost. He loves you, and He's always nearby. It is comforting to know that He will always be the "Same Jesus."
(Related scripture: Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 13:8; Psalm 139:7–10; Psalm 139:16)
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