THE WAVES ARE BREAKING, the tide is turning,
God’s Spirit is coming to this earth;
The harvest is waiting,
And we have been called
To go to the nations of this world.
To the ends of the earth,
To the ends of the earth,
To the ends of the earth we will go;
Bearing the message
That our God can be known,
To the ends of the earth we will go.
The fire is falling, the wind is blowing,
The flame is spreading across our land;
Revival is coming, let the world hear,
Tell every woman, child and man.
The drums are beating,
The trumpet is sounding,
A warrior spirit He’s put in our hearts;
In the name of the Father, Spirit and Son,
We’ll take this word to everyone.
Song Meaning
The breaking waves and urgent calls picture a church stirred to carry the good news widely. The lyric is a prayer for courage, renewal, and faithful witness.
Biblical Message
Matthew 28:19–20 commissions disciples to go to the nations; Acts 1:8 speaks of witness to the ends of the earth. The song’s battle images are poetic language for spiritual mission.
Reflection
Pray for courage to share Christ with care and humility in the places you can reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “THE WAVES ARE BREAKING”?
The breaking waves and urgent calls picture a church stirred to carry the good news widely. The lyric is a prayer for courage, renewal, and faithful witness.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Matthew 28:19–20 commissions disciples to go to the nations; Acts 1:8 speaks of witness to the ends of the earth. The song’s battle images are poetic language for spiritual mission.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for a mission gathering or a prayer for renewal.