Unleashing her soaring voice and heartfelt lyrics, Iveth Luna is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Growing up in a family where ministry was a way of life, Iveth's journey took a remarkable turn as her individual calling transformed into a vivid vision that consumed her every thought. While her family provided a solid foundation, it is Iveth's unique gifts that are propelling her to new heights as a singer-songwriter.
As a recording artist signed to Red Street Records, Iveth recently made her mark with the highly expected release of her debut EP, Just Like Jesus. This captivating collection of songs will captivate audiences everywhere starting this May 2023. Building upon the momentum of her latest single, "Just Like Jesus," and its accompanying music video, Iveth is eager to share her musical expression with the world.
Reflecting on this milestone, Iveth expresses her excitement: "This project has been a long time coming. God has been so faithful, and I am thrilled that these songs are finally out in the world. I hope each song resonates with listeners, meeting them where God met me on the day we wrote them."
This new bilingual Christian singer's mission is to truly live out a faith journey, like Abraham and Sarah in the Bible, living in faith and with hopeful expectations. Iveth is following God's leading in her life without always knowing where she’s going next. I spoke with Iveth about her infectious new single, “Just Like Jesus.”
Please tell me the personal story behind this song.
I co-wrote the song with songwriters Cindy Morgan and AJ Pruis. It beautifully captures the essence of God's unfailing love. Every lyric and melody feels like the journal entry of my heart for all He has done for me.
Shooting the music video for the song was such a surreal experience. When I first walked onto the set, I was utterly in awe. The dreamy visuals take viewers through an emotional journey of relying on God from darkness to light. The creative vision behind my song came to life as the colors changed with the song's story. I hope listeners can watch this and feel like they can grasp the hope and the heart of “Just like Jesus.”
Which Bible verses connect to the message of the song?
Jeremiah 29:11-13(NIV): "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart."
Matthew 17:20-21(NIV): He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
Romans 8:28(VOICE): “We are confident that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan.”
Romans 11:36(NKJV): “For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.”
Hebrews 11:1(NLT): "Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see."
Philippians 4:6(VOICE): "Don't be anxious about things; instead, pray. Pray about everything. He longs to hear your requests, so talk to God about your needs and be thankful for what has come."
Philippians 4:7(NKJV): "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Philippians 1:6(NKJV): “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV): But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Hebrews 13:8: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."
What is the takeaway message?
This song reminds us that God is true to His word and surpasses our expectations. It came from a moment of surrender, knowing that God can do more than I can imagine. He always makes way for us; this song is my declaration of that truth.
When writing the music, I thought, ‘What’s the biggest thing I could imagine God doing for me right now?” This song has ministered to my heart, and I’m so excited for others to hear it. Express your belief, have faith in God's unchanging nature, and join me in singing this joyful anthem, knowing that God works miracles—even in ways we don’t know.
Lyrics
Who says I’m with you there in the dark It won’t always be this hard I’m holding your broken heart And who says I’m not scared of your fears All your doubts bring ‘em here I’m wiping all of your tears
He does He does
It’s just like Jesus To give me strength when I need it Hope when I cannot see it When I’m falling to pieces It’s just like Jesus To put me back on my feet when I was out past the deep end You wanted me when nobody wanted me Now I just wanna be Just like Jesus
Who is A friend to all of the friendless Fighting for the defenseless Merciful in the messes And who can Make a sinner feel worthy Lift the head of the hurting Walk with those who are searching
It’s just like Jesus To give me strength when I need it Hope when I cannot see it When I’m falling to pieces It’s just like Jesus To put me back on my feet when I was out past the deep end You wanted me when nobody wanted me Now I just wanna be Just like Jesus
His hands His feet His arms reaching He wanted me when nobody wanted me Now I just wanna be Now I just wanna be His hands His feet His arms reaching He wanted me when nobody wanted me Now I just wanna be Just like Jesus Oh, just like Jesus
It’s just like Jesus To give me strength when I need it Hope when I cannot see it When I’m falling to pieces It’s just like Jesus To put me back on my feet when I was out past the deep end You wanted me when nobody wanted me Now I just wanna be Just like Jesus (His hands, His feet, His arms reaching) Just like Jesus (He wanted me when nobody wanted me, now I just wanna be, now I just wanna be)
His hands His feet His arms reaching He wanted me when nobody wanted me Now I just wanna be Just like Jesus
Closing Thoughts
Trust in Jesus, and don’t forget that you are never alone. This truth provides comfort during uncertain times and reminds us not to worry about things beyond our control.
God has a plan for you, even when it seems like everything is uncertain. It’s easy to fall into despair, but trust in His presence and know He’s always with you. Depending on Him can be a struggle, but it’s doable. Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."
Trust in God's Word. Have confidence in God's ability to work all things together for your good. Spend time with Him and allow Him to redeem and restore you. Your story is still ongoing. God is still writing your redemption story. He wants you to have a deeper understanding and stronger relationship with Him, filled with faith and security. This song encourages you to strive for that in your walk with God.
Jesus is the Good News, the miracle that can hold us together when we have struggles. As followers of Jesus, we know we can trust God's Word. We are all a work in progress. And we’re not at the end of our story. God's still writing our stories of redemption. God wants us to know that He's faithful to complete what He's started in all of us who've put our hope and trust in Jesus for our salvation.
Strive to know God, and He will come to you. You have the privilege of knowing Him intimately. He lives in you and has made you His dwelling place. He’s constantly making all things new in your life. And He wants to take your thoughts captive and renew your mind.
In Get Out of Your Head by author Jennie Allen, she highlights the importance of recognizing toxic thinking and taking action to change it. She says that toxic thinking creates an alternate reality where distorted reasoning seems to make sense. What you think about, your brain becomes. If you want to break the patterns of toxic thinking, you must be mindful of your thoughts and take action to change them.
God loves you deeply. When you feel overwhelmed by emotions, turn to Him, and He’ll give you the strength you need. When you follow Jesus, you can have confidence that God is always with you and will never leave your side. God is more significant than any calamity that we experience in this world. Things don't go as we want or even how we pray for God to work in our lives.
Being a Christian means that we walk by faith, not by sight. Faith requires people to rely on the unseen. We all walk by faith every day. The beauty of walking by faith and not sight is that we can learn to trust God more fully.
Without faith, it’s impossible to please God. We can try to know everything, but we can’t. But God tells us in the Bible that we can do anything in Christ through faith. So, sing this song to God with all your heart and know, “It’s just like Jesus/To give me strength when I need it/Hope when I cannot see it/When I’m falling to pieces/It’s just like Jesus.” Amen to that.
NRT lead contributor Kevin Davis is a long-time Christian music fan and an avid music collector. He credits the message of Christian music for leading him to Christ. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and three daughters.
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