Colton Dixon On How the Story of Noah Inspired "Build a Boat (Acoustic Version)"

American Idol alum Colton Dixon has just release a new acoustic version of his latest single "Build a Boat." The track, written by Dixon along with co-writers and producers Pete Becker, Mikey Gormley, Johan Lindbrant and Seth Mosley, was originally released in April 2022. The official visualizer can be viewed below. "Build A Boat (Acoustic)" is available now.
"'Build a Boat' is an anthem for anyone willing to stand up or step out for what they believe in," Dixon says. "Just as Noah stepped out to construct an ark in the middle of a drought, faith can look a little crazy sometimes. I hope this song encourages you to go beyond what's comfortable to experience the reward waiting on the other side of crazy faith."
The song was inspired by the story of Noah and the ark. In discussing the song's scriptural lessons, Colton reveals, "Take the story of Noah. I think Hollywood gets this story wrong a lot of the times. There's this big back and forth between Noah and God of him saying he doesn't want to do it," Dixon said. "But the Bible depicts the story really simply. It says God asked Noah to build an ark and Noah was obedient."
That obedience was convicting to Dixon.
"I don't know if the Bible would depict some of the crazy things God's asked me to do over the years as 'Colton was obedient,'" he said. "It challenged me to go, 'You know what? Even though faith can look crazy, sometimes, I think that there's a reward waiting on the other side of crazy faith. I think God is trying to get something to you. He's not just asking you to do it because He feels like it.'"
Tags : Colton Dixon Colton Dixon Build a Boat colton dixon news Acoustic Version of "Build a Boat"
Hot Trends
-
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans Announce Christmas Together Tour
-
Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson Announces New Album "The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry"
-
Lulu Roman, Beloved 'Hee Haw' Star and Gospel Music Icon, Dies
-
Deitrick Haddon Reimagines A Classic With Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker and John P. Kee
-
Lauren Daigle Announces Return to the Road in May
-
Brandon Lake Signs with Provident Entertainment
-
Hillsong's Marty Sampson Finalizes His Decision to Leave Christianity in Tear-Filled Letter
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Brandon Lake & His Wife Are Expecting Their Third Child
-
The Gaither Vocal Band Says Farewell to Two Members
-
Lecrae and Miles Minnick Bring Christ to the Culture with "On Time"
-
New DocuFilm "Show Me Your Glory" Explores Faith and the Supernatural
-
Chester Bennington Dies: Was He a Christian?
-
Abbie Parker Leaves I AM THEY Band
-
Amy Grant: 'How Mercy Looks From Here,' Talks About New Album And Taking Care Of Aging Father
Most Popular
-
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans Announce Christmas Together Tour
-
Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson Announces New Album "The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry"
-
Lulu Roman, Beloved 'Hee Haw' Star and Gospel Music Icon, Dies
-
Deitrick Haddon Reimagines A Classic With Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker and John P. Kee
-
Lauren Daigle Announces Return to the Road in May
-
Brandon Lake Signs with Provident Entertainment
-
Hillsong's Marty Sampson Finalizes His Decision to Leave Christianity in Tear-Filled Letter
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Brandon Lake & His Wife Are Expecting Their Third Child
-
The Gaither Vocal Band Says Farewell to Two Members
-
Lecrae and Miles Minnick Bring Christ to the Culture with "On Time"
-
New DocuFilm "Show Me Your Glory" Explores Faith and the Supernatural
-
Chester Bennington Dies: Was He a Christian?
-
Abbie Parker Leaves I AM THEY Band
-
Amy Grant: 'How Mercy Looks From Here,' Talks About New Album And Taking Care Of Aging Father