Benjamin Dube + Spirit Of Praise - Elshadai Medley Lyrics

Lyrics

Oh! How I love Him
Oh, He cares!
Oh, How I love Him
Because He first loved me (Repeat)

Ungu Jehova wena (You are the Lord)
Isiphephelo sam’ nguwe (You are my shield)
Ungumelusi wam’ wena, (You are my Shepherd)
Ukuthula kwam’ nguwe (You are my peace)

Ungumthokozisi wena (You are the bringer of all joy)
Ukuphila kwam’ nguwe (My life belongs to you)
Ungenzel’okuhle wena (You do great things) (Njalo, Njalo) (Always)
El Shaddai Adonnai nguwe (You are God Almighty, our Lord)

Video

Spirit Of Praise 5 feat. Benjamin Dube - Elshadai Medley

Meaning & Inspiration

The “Elshadai Medley,” a powerful offering from Spirit of Praise 5 featuring the esteemed Benjamin Dube, released in 2015, stands as a profound testament to the boundless nature of God’s provision and unfailing covenant. More than just a collection of melodies, this piece delves deeply into the core biblical truth that God is El-Shaddai, the Almighty God, a name that resonates with strength, sustenance, and sufficiency throughout Scripture. The medley eloquently draws from the deep wellspring of worship songs that magnify God’s inherent ability to meet every need, echoing the promise found in Genesis 17:1, where God declares Himself to Abraham, “I am El-Shaddai; walk before me and be blameless.” This foundational understanding of God's omnipotence and His commitment to His people forms the bedrock of the entire piece. The Spirit of Praise collective, known for their vibrant expressions of faith, masterfully weaves together these declarations of God’s power, guiding listeners to a place of unwavering trust. One can hear in the layered vocals and the Spirit’s palpable presence the echoes of Old Testament narratives and New Testament affirmations. The song directly addresses the multifaceted attributes of El-Shaddai, encompassing His role as the sustainer, the provider, and the ultimate source of all strength and blessing. This is not a message of fleeting earthly abundance, but rather an enduring assurance that in every season, whether of plenty or scarcity, God’s provision is inexhaustible, mirroring the abundance described in Deuteronomy 28:11-12, which speaks of God opening His good treasury to bless His land and His people. Furthermore, the medley implicitly points to Jesus Christ as the ultimate embodiment of God's El-Shaddai nature, the one through whom all spiritual and physical blessings are poured out, as detailed in Ephesians 1:3: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places." The cumulative effect of the “Elshadai Medley” is to elevate the listener’s gaze from their circumstances to the unchanging character of God, fostering a deep sense of peace and a confident expectation of His continued faithfulness, much like David’s declaration in Psalm 23:1, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” It serves as a potent reminder that our sufficiency is not in ourselves, but in Him who is more than enough.