Close your eyes and picture the most perfect day imaginable. Reuniting with lost loved ones, being freed from all pain and sorrow, experiencing pure joy and peace. What a day that will be, as the beloved Christian hymn so beautifully captures.
The song’s simple yet profound lyrics, penned by Jim Hill, have resonated in the hearts of believers for decades. What a day that will be when we see Jesus face-to-face, Hill writes. The One who saved us by His grace, wiping away every tear from our eyes.
A Song of Hope and Comfort
In a world filled with suffering and loss, “What a Day That Will Be” offers a much-needed message of hope. The lyrics point us to the promise of heaven – a place with no more death, sorrow, crying or pain.
For those grieving, the words provide comfort:
When I look upon His face
The One who saved me by His grace
When He takes me by the hand
And leads me through the Promised Land
We will be reunited with those we’ve lost. Imagine the joy of embracing a spouse, parent or child again, with the assurance of never being parted! The lyrics beautifully depict that glorious future hope.
Glimpsing Eternal Glory
What a day that will be when all that’s wrong is made right. The hymn gives us a glimpse of the indescribable glory that awaits followers of Christ:
No clouds in the sky
No tears in my eyes
No suffering or pain
Never crying again
These powerful lyrics paint a picture of the perfection that sin has marred. In heaven, all will be restored. We will know the true meaning of unending peace, unmarred by the brokenness of this world.
Living in Light of Eternity
The impact of this song goes beyond just imagining the splendor of heaven. Reflecting deeply on the “What a Day” lyrics reorients our perspective and priorities. It reminds us that this life, with all its struggles, is temporary. We have an eternal home awaiting us.
As Jim Hill writes in verse 3:
Oh, the love that we will see
My heart is longing just to be
With the One who died for me
Oh, what a day that will be.
Meditating on heaven fuels our love and longing for Jesus. It spurs us to live each day in light of eternity, storing up treasures in heaven rather than chasing the fleeting pleasures of earth.
That glorious future promised in “What a Day That Will Be” is not just a far-off dream. For those who have put their faith in Christ, it is a certain hope. One day, perhaps sooner than we think, faith will become sight.
So as we sing this beloved hymn, let’s allow the lyrics to fill us with peace and anticipation. And may the assurance of the incomparable day to come infuse our lives with joy, perseverance and purpose. After all, what a day that will be!