Dewayne
Gibbs

I carry a notepad wherever I go — you never know when or where inspiration might hit. After that, the word of God, meditation, and prayer generally put the sound in my head. The sound of the songs I’ve created differ: some are Bluegrass, some Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, and even some humorous. I think the mood you are in will help determine the melody, and when it all comes together and is enjoyed by people around you, satisfaction sets in.

Jesus stayed on the cross because it was the will of the Father, suffering for hours where he was crucified for our sins. After three days, Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples with holes in his hands, showing them it was him and he was alive. This brings thoughts of praise — that Jesus should be lifted up in song.

Saul was a man of common flesh who persecuted the church of Jesus. People today associate themselves with Saul — not yet recognizing that they too can be forgiven of sins, just as Saul, who said he was chief of all sinners and became Paul.

I believe music gives a song strength and stability — not to mention the word of God tells us in several books to praise the Lord with song, timbrel, harp, and stringed instruments. The words in “I Met the Man with Holes in His Hands” are a message to remind people that Jesus died on the cross for their sins and he is alive. I hope this song touches the hearts of the people that hear it, and that they are blessed and feel God.