Toca-me Com Brasas
Pr. Jason Lee Jones
A Divine Encounter: The Burning Desire in 'Toca-me Com Brasas'
In 'Toca-me Com Brasas,' Pr. Jason Lee Jones crafts a deeply spiritual and evocative song that delves into the themes of divine encounter and personal transformation. The lyrics open with a call to the divine, where the singer hears God's voice and feels the inflaming presence of His fire. This imagery of fire is a powerful metaphor for purification and passion, suggesting a desire to be consumed by divine love and holiness. The mention of angels and the trembling earth further amplifies the sense of a profound, otherworldly experience, where the natural world responds to the divine presence.
The chorus, with its repeated plea, 'Eu sou Teu' (I am Yours), emphasizes a complete surrender to God. This act of surrender is not just a passive submission but an active yearning to be made holy. The repetition of 'Faz-me santo' (Make me holy) underscores the singer's deep desire for sanctification and transformation. This is a common theme in many religious songs, where the individual seeks to be purified and made worthy of divine presence.
The song reaches its emotional peak with the lines 'Toca-me com brasas do altar' (Touch me with coals from the altar). This vivid imagery is reminiscent of the biblical story of Isaiah, where a seraphim touches the prophet's lips with a live coal to purify him. Here, the singer expresses a fervent wish to burn with divine love and holiness, to be wholly consumed by the beauty of sanctity. The closing lines, 'Eu quero queimar por Ti' (I want to burn for You), encapsulate the essence of the song—a passionate longing to live a life dedicated to divine love and holiness.