[4][5][6] Three songs, "Starlight" by Amanda Cook, "Take Courage" by Kristene DiMarco and "King of My Heart" by Steffany Gretzinger and Jeremy Riddle were made available for instant download on March 17, 2017, the first day of the pre-order period in the lead up to the album's release.

"[11] Rating the album four and a half stars in a review at The Christian Beat, Madeleine Dittmer believes that "Starlight conveys a message of hope that God is near in our joy and in our darkness.

"[12] Bestowing the album a perfect five stars in a ChurchMag review, Phil Schneider says "One thing I've learned is that there are two main camps of worship music: the anthemic and the contemplative.

However, Bethel Music is forcing me to unlearn this with their new album Starlight, which boasts contemplative melodies and anthemic lyrics.

"[14] Jesus Freak Hideout's Josh Balogh says in his four star review: "Musically, the use of strings and synthesizer-flourishes really stand out, and created a paradox of intimacy and vastness in the majority of the songs.

"[16] Laura Chambers, indicating in a four-and-two-fifths star review at Today's Christian Entertainment, says "Starlight's thoughtful lyrics will inspire gratitude long after the music ends.

Bethel Music's stirring melodies draw listeners into the marvelous strength of God and invite them to consider Him as both powerful and personal, loyal and loving.