YOU HAVE SHOWN US OH GOD WHAT IS GOOD
You have shown us Oh God what is good
You have shown us Lord what You require
You have heard all our songs
Of how we long to worship You
Yet You’ve told us the offering You desire
To do justly, to love mercy
To walk humbly with our God
You said to do justly, to love mercy
To walk humbly with You God
You have shown us the riches of Your love
You have shown us Your heart for those in need
Lord You’re opening our ears to the cries of the poor
You have called us to be Your hands and feet
To the oppressed and the broken
To the widow and the orphan
Let the river of Your justice flow through us
Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stuart Garrard, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Michael W. Chris Tomlin, Darlene Zschech
Song Meaning
The lyric challenges worship that stops at singing. Justice, mercy, humility, and care for the oppressed and orphan are presented as an offering God asks his people to live.
Biblical Message
Micah 6:8 names justice, mercy, and humble walking with God. The song directly echoes this passage and applies it to people in need.
Reflection
What concrete act of mercy or fairness could accompany your worship this week?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “You Have Shown Us” about?
The lyric challenges worship that stops at singing. Justice, mercy, humility, and care for the oppressed and orphan are presented as an offering God asks his people to live.
What Scripture connects with this song?
Micah 6:8 names justice, mercy, and humble walking with God. The song directly echoes this passage and applies it to people in need.