Christ Ambassadors - Nimekupata Yesu -natamani nitembee Lyrics
Lyrics
Nimekupata yesu, nimepata yote,
Nimekupata bwana, sitahitaji tena aah,
Wewe ndiwe hitaji langu,
Ngome yangu na mwamba
tengemeo langu katika hali
jaza moyo wangu, upendo nikupende,
U rafiki wa kweli, nifundishe kupenda aah,bwana,
maana upendo wako, ndio pekee waweza,
Kunifanya kiumbe kipya nikakufuate
Natamani nitembee katika upendo wa bwana,
Upendo ule wa dhati, upendo husiobagua,
Upendo uletao hekima, busara na amani,
Upendo wakimbingu pekee ulio bora
Wapenzi wa kulia, wengi ni wadanganyifu,
niwapo katika hali zuri tuko wote eeh,
lakini katika matatizo, wote wanikimbia,
wewe nimekupata nitakushikilia
Natamani nitembee katika upendo wa bwana,
Upendo ule wa dhati, upendo husiobagua,
Upendo uletao hekima, busara na amani,
Upendo wakimbingu pekee ulio bora
Nakukaribisha bwana, uyatawale maisha, yetu ya kila siku,
Tufundishe kupanda aah, mbegu Za upendo wa dhati,
mwisho wa nyakati,tuweze kuvuna matunda ya ukamili
kamilisha upendo, mungu aliohadaa
Dumisha ndoa zao furaha itawale,
Bwana, pembeni za unyonge na udhaifu wao
familia iwe mwanga wa mbingu ku
Natamani nitembee katika upendo wa bwana,
upendo ule wa dhati, upendo husiobagua,
upendo uletao hekima, busara na amani,
upendo wakimbingu pekee ulio bora
Video
NIMEPATA YESU- Boaz Danken Ft Paul Clement & Essence of Worship #GodisRealDaresalamtz
Meaning & Inspiration
The Christ Ambassadors’ release, "Nimekupata Yesu - Natamani Nitembee," which arrived on August 8, 2021, immediately establishes itself as a profound declaration of faith and a yearning for divine intimacy. This song doesn't just offer pleasant sounds; it articulates a spiritual awakening and a complete reorientation of life around the person of Jesus Christ, resonating with anyone who has experienced the transformative power of divine encounter.
The narrative woven through the lyrics begins with a powerful affirmation: "Nimekupata Yesu, nimepata yote," meaning, "I have found Jesus, I have found everything." This opening sets the stage for a song that positions Christ as the ultimate fulfillment, the sole necessity in life. The lyricist expresses a complete surrender and reliance, identifying Jesus as their "need, fortress, rock, and reliance" in every situation. This deep conviction leads to a prayer for a heart filled with love to reciprocate, acknowledging Jesus as a true friend and seeking guidance to love as He loves. The aspiration is clear: to be made a "new creation" and to follow Him wholeheartedly. The recurring chorus then unveils a deep yearning: "I long to walk in the Lord's love – that genuine love, impartial love, love that brings wisdom, prudence, and peace, the uniquely superior heavenly love." This isn't merely a casual wish but an earnest desire for a specific quality of life rooted in divine affection. The song also poignantly contrasts the transient, often deceptive nature of human relationships with the unwavering faithfulness found in Jesus, noting that while many friends scatter in times of trouble, Christ remains. This personal testimony then broadens into a prayer for society, inviting Jesus to rule daily lives, to teach the sowing of genuine love's seeds, and to see families and marriages thrive in joy, becoming a beacon of heaven's light.
The song’s message is robustly anchored in biblical truths, serving as a powerful sermon in melody. The initial declaration, "I have found Jesus, I have found everything," powerfully echoes the sentiment in Philippians 3:8, where Paul counts everything as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus. It speaks to the spiritual satisfaction found in Christ, aligning with Jesus' words in John 6:35, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." The identification of Jesus as "my fortress and rock, my reliance" directly parallels numerous Psalms, such as Psalm 18:2, which states, "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge." This imagery provides a tangible sense of security and steadfastness found in God alone. The prayer to have one's heart filled with love and to be taught how to love reflects the New Testament's emphasis on agape love. Romans 5:5 reminds us that "God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us," and 1 John 4:19 teaches, "We love because he first loved us." The yearning to be a "new creation" is a foundational Christian concept from 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
The song’s repeated aspiration to "walk in the Lord's love" is perhaps its most compelling call to action, outlining the characteristics of this divine love: genuine, impartial, and bringing wisdom, prudence, and peace. This resonates with the descriptions of love in 1 Corinthians 13, which describes love as patient, kind, not envious, boastful, or proud. The impartiality of God's love finds resonance in James 2:1-4, which warns against showing favoritism, and Galatians 3:28, which declares that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free. The idea that love brings wisdom, prudence, and peace aligns with Proverbs 3:13-17, where wisdom is depicted as bringing blessing and peace, and Colossians 3:15, which encourages the peace of Christ to rule in our hearts. This "heavenly love" is superior because it transcends human limitations, as emphasized in 1 John 4:7-8, where love is declared to be from God. The stark contrast drawn between reliable divine love and the unreliability of human relationships—where friends might abandon one in trouble—mirrors biblical warnings about fair-weather friends in Proverbs 19:4 and Proverbs 14:20, reinforcing the steadfastness of God's presence, as promised in Hebrews 13:5, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." Finally, the song's broadening prayer for daily life, marriages, and families to be governed by Christ and to become a "light of heaven" underscores the holistic nature of Christian faith, echoing the call in Matthew 5:14-16 for believers to be light to the world and applying it to the family unit, while encouraging the sowing of love’s seeds in accordance with Galatians 6:7-9, promising a harvest of righteousness. This expansive vision for God’s kingdom to permeate every aspect of existence elevates "Nimekupata Yesu - Natamani Nitembee" beyond a simple song into a powerful declaration of spiritual purpose and encouragement for a life lived fully in God's perfect love.