There’s a country song by Pat Green called "Wave on Wave". It doesn’t quote Scripture or name Jesus - yet somehow tells a story every believer recognizes.

It’s the story of being overwhelmed. Pulled under. Running out of strength.

And then - unexpected rescue.

In this episode, we explore how God often meets us not by calming the waves, but by being present in them. Sometimes grace doesn’t arrive as a miracle. Sometimes it arrives quietly… wave on wave.

Key Themes

• God doesn’t promise calm seas - He promises His presence
• Grace is often recognized in hindsight
• Rescue doesn’t always feel dramatic in the moment
• God frequently works through ordinary means: people, words, songs
• Jesus didn’t stop the storm - He stepped into death itself to save us

Scripture for Today

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you… When you walk through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.” - Isaiah 43:2

Reflection

Most of us don’t recognize grace while we’re drowning.

We just know we’re tired. We just know we’re barely staying afloat. We just know we need help.

And later - only later - we realize: That wasn’t luck. That wasn’t timing. That was rescue.

The song asks, “Am I the one you were sent to save?”

The gospel answers: Someone was sent. And He didn’t just step into the water - He walked into death itself so the waves wouldn’t get the final word.

Today’s Challenge

Today, look back.

Identify one moment you survived that you couldn’t have on your own. One season where you were barely holding on. One rescue you didn’t recognize at the time.

Then thank God for it - out loud.

Because grace doesn’t always arrive with a miracle. Sometimes it arrives wave on wave… until you realize you’re still standing.

Related Links

🎵 Pat Green discusses the meaning behind “Wave on Wave” https://youtu.be/M1112Hf2SuY?si=gtJTsXE-X-u69pOi

🎬 Watch the official “Wave on Wave” music video https://youtu.be/fJWnIFlYKjs?si=4plFr_jaICC0_JSo

Closing

Thanks for listening today. And remember—stand firm and walk humbly with the Lord. That’s the Hall way.