I Wanna Be Ready To Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John Video

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I Wanna Be Ready To Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John Lyrics

Chorus

I Want To Be Ready,
I Want To Be Ready,
I Want To Be Ready,
To Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John.

Verse 1

John Said The City Was Just Foursquare,
Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John.
And He Declared He’d Meet Me There,
Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John.

Verse 2

O John, O John, What Do You Say?
Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John.
That I’ll Be There At The Coming Day,
Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John.

Verse 3

When Peter Was Preaching At Pentecost
Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John.
He Was Endowed With The Holy Ghost,
Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John.

Verse 4

If You Get There Before I Do,
Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John.
Tell All My Friend I’m A-Comin’, Too,
Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John.

Verse 5

Some came cripple and some came lame
Walking in Jerusalem just like John
Some came walking in Jesus name
Walking in Jerusalem just like John

Notes

The hymn I Wanna Be Ready To Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John is a joyful and hopeful expression of longing to enter God’s eternal kingdom, inspired by Biblical imagery and the apostle John’s vision of the New Jerusalem in Revelation. For a Christian, it serves as a reminder to live a life prepared for Christ’s return and the promise of heavenly fellowship.

The chorus encapsulates the desire to be spiritually ready to “walk in Jerusalem,” symbolizing readiness to enter God’s presence and partake in the eternal joy of His kingdom. It echoes the believer’s commitment to faith and obedience.

Each verse draws from Biblical references, emphasizing different aspects of readiness. John’s vision of a “city foursquare” and the assurance of meeting fellow believers there highlight the inclusivity and promise of heaven. Peter’s experience at Pentecost points to the empowering role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers.

The hymn also acknowledges the diversity of those called to heaven, as reflected in the verse about those coming crippled or lame but walking in Jesus’ name. It celebrates the transformative power of God’s grace, inviting all who believe to share in the ultimate reunion with Christ. The hymn encourages Christians to persevere in faith and anticipate eternal joy.

Singers / Instrumentalists

• Kosome Akako – Rhythm Guitar
• Joseph Kamuhoyi – Rhythm Guitar
• Moses Were – Violin
• Joshua Kimura – Video
• Grace Chepchumba
• Mitchelle Ouma
• Vicky Yego
• Becky Achitsa
• Matthew Mwangi
• Caleb Ariel Mburu

Date

Saturday, December 7th, 2024

Venue

Arboretum, Eldoret

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