This is hymn 6 of the Open Heavens daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Hymn 6: I AM SO GLAD THAT OUR FATHER IN HEAV’N
1. I am so glad that our Father in Heaven
Tells of His love in the Book He has given;
Wonderful things in the Bible I see,
This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me.
Refrain
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me.
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.
2. Jesus loves me and I know I love Him;
Love brought Him down my lost soul to redeem;
Yes, it was love made Him die on the tree:
Oh, I am certain that Jesus loves me.
3. In this assurance I find sweetest rest,
Trusting in Jesus, I know I am blessed;
Satan, dismayed, from my soul now doth flee,
When I just tell him that Jesus loves me.
4. Oh, if there’s only one song I can sing,
When in His beauty I see the great King,
This shall my song through eternity be,
“Oh, what a wonder that Jesus loves me!”
5. If one should ask of me, how can I tell?
Glory to Jesus, I know very well!
God’s Holy Spirit with mine doth agree,
Constantly witnessing Jesus loves me.
I AM SO GLAD THAT OUR FATHER IN HEAV’N HYMN COMMENTARY
Beloved in Christ, this simple, heartfelt hymn, “I Am So Glad That Our Father in Heav’n,” brings us to the very core of the Gospel and the deepest need of the human soul. It is a hymn of childlike wonder, profound assurance, and triumphant truth. It does not argue theological complexities, but sings with joyful certainty the one truth that changes everything: “Jesus loves me.” This is the bedrock upon which all faith, hope, and courage are built.
Why Sing This Hymn
We sing this hymn to return to the foundational, first love of our faith. It re-centers us on the personal, relational heart of Christianity, strengthening us against doubt and spiritual attack with the most powerful weapon we possess: the settled, scriptural truth of God’s love for us in Christ.
1. It is a Hymn of Divine Revelation and Personal Discovery (Verse 1)
Our gladness is rooted in a fact: “our Father in Heaven tells of His love in the Book He has given.”God is not silent or distant; He has spoken. And of all the “Wonderful things in the Bible I see,” the supreme, dearest truth is not a command or a prophecy, but a relationship: “that Jesus loves me.”This takes the vast love of God from the realm of theory and plants it personally in the heart of the believer. The Book’s grand story culminates in a personal embrace.
2. It is a Hymn of Redemptive Love and Sure Response (Verse 2)
This love is not sentimental; it is sacrificial, historical, and decisive. “Love brought Him down… Yes, it was love made Him die on the tree.” The cross is the ultimate proof and measure of His love (Romans 5:8). Our love for Him is not the cause, but the sure and grateful response to His prior, redeeming love for us. The verse moves from the objective fact of the cross to the subjective certainty: “Oh, I am certain that Jesus loves me.”
3. It is a Hymn of Spiritual Warfare and Perfect Rest (Verse 3)
Here, we see the practical power of this truth. Assurance of Christ’s love is not just for comfort; it is for battle. In this assurance, we find “sweetest rest” and the blessing of being known and kept. The accuser, Satan, is “dismayed” and forced to flee when our defense is not our own goodness, but the simple, unassailable declaration: “Jesus loves me.” This truth breaks condemnation and secures our soul (Romans 8:33-39).
4. It is a Hymn of Eternal Anthem (Verse 4)
The hymn stretches our vision from our present struggles to our eternal destiny. It proclaims that this simple truth is so glorious, so foundational, that it will be the theme of heaven’s song. When we see the King in all His beauty, our stunned, worshipful exclamation for all eternity will be: “Oh, what a wonder that Jesus loves me!” His love is the eternal marvel.
5. It is a Hymn of Spirit-Wrought Witness (Verse 5)
How can we be so sure of this intimate love? The final verse gives the divine answer: “God’s Holy Spirit with mine doth agree, Constantly witnessing Jesus loves me.” Our assurance is not based on our fickle emotions, but on the inner, faithful testimony of the Spirit of God Himself, who bears witness with our spirit that we are God’s children (Romans 8:16). This makes our gladness unshakeable.
The Refrain: The Heart’s Unchanging Melody
The refrain is the joyous, repetitive core of the Christian life. “I am so glad that Jesus loves me…” It is a statement of fact, a fountain of emotion, and a declaration of identity. To sing it is to preach to one’s own soul and to proclaim to the world the source of our unending joy.
A Word for Your Spirit Today
Are you battling feelings of unworthiness, fear, or condemnation? Has your faith become complex and weary? Come back to this childlike song.
Open the Book and see His love. Look to the cross and be certain. Tell the accuser your defense: “Jesus loves me.” Let the Holy Spirit whisper this truth deep into your spirit until it becomes your rest, your strength, and your gladness.
Let this be your story today and your eternal song: you are loved by the King of Glory. Be glad. Sing it out. For Jesus loves you—this is the greatest wonder of all.
In the precious name of Jesus, who loves us and gave Himself for us, Amen.
Leave a Reply