Music review: Chris Davenport – 鈥楾ime鈥�
One could say that Chris Davenport鈥檚 time has come. The singer-songwriter and worship leader steps into the spotlight with a debut effort that delivers passionate anthems of love, faith, struggle, perseverance and the ultimate triumph.
鈥淭hunder in the Desert鈥� opens Davenport鈥檚 profession of faith by speaking to the majestic power of God and the new beginning, blessing, healing, joy and bountiful harvest that come from a spiritual rebirth.
鈥淛esus Is Lord鈥� serves as an inspirational reminder that we are never alone or forgotten and how God鈥檚 power can defeat depression, addiction, sickness, confusion and death when Davenport declares, 鈥淥ver this moment/Over this season/Over this story/Jesus is Lord.鈥�
鈥淧lead the Blood鈥� features Cody Carnes and Brandon Lake joining Davenport to sing about a future protected through the blood of Jesus when declaring, 鈥淏ecause my future is glory to glory/And my freedom has been purchased in full.鈥�
Davenport鈥檚 convincing voice infuses a comforting tone to his messages of faith that can be applied to our daily actions as we navigate this world by following our spiritual compass.
鈥淏eautiful Life鈥� reinforces that each day is a gift from God that should not be taken for granted. Despite our troubles, it鈥檚 a wonderful time to be alive to savor our blessings in the here and now.
鈥淵ou were never distant/It was me that crossed the line,鈥� confesses Davenport on the title track. The good news is that promises delayed are certainly not denied and there is always time for good intentions and second chances through our spiritual conversion, saving faith and God鈥檚 gift of redemption.
鈥淏ehold Him鈥� closes the set with a moving declaration of the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us with Davenport singing, 鈥淏ehold the Cross/That shadows eternity/He hung there where I should be/From death to life.鈥�
In the end, 鈥淭ime鈥� proves to be a compelling testament to Davenport鈥檚 devoted faithfulness and his overflowing musical gifts.