Gateway Worship - Santo Espiritu y Verdad Lyrics
Lyrics
Santo Esp?ritu y Verdad,
a mi alma vida das
Luz divina, voz de Dios,
Hazme ver tu voluntad
Santo Esp?ritu de amor,
brilla en mi coraz?n
Mis deseos toma hoy
Todo entrego a ti, Se?or
Santo Esp?ritu y poder,
habita en mi voluntad
?dolos derriba hoy
Reina solo t?, mi Dios
Santo Esp?ritu de Dios,
sopla t? en mi interior
Se mi Dios y yo ser?
libre y siempre atado a ti
Santo Esp?ritu de Dios,
sopla t? en mi interior
Se mi Dios y yo ser?
libre y siempre atado a ti
Santo Esp?ritu y poder,
habita en mi voluntad
?dolos derriba hoy
Reina solo t?, mi Dios
Video
Santo Espíritu Y Verdad // Gateway Worship Español (con Julissa y Jacobo Ramos) // Murallas
Meaning & Inspiration
Gateway Worship Español's "Santo Espíritu y Verdad," released on May 18, 2019, as part of the *Murallas* project, offers a profound exploration of the Holy Spirit's role in the life of a believer. The song's title itself, "Holy Spirit and Truth," immediately points to the core of its message, echoing Jesus' promise in John 16:13: "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth." This is not merely a musical offering but a prayer set to melody, a fervent petition for divine presence and transformative power. The lyrics articulate a deep yearning for the Holy Spirit to illuminate God's will, drawing a clear parallel to passages like Romans 12:2 which urges believers not to conform to the pattern of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.
The song repeatedly invokes the Holy Spirit as a source of life, light, love, and power, consistently connecting these attributes to their scriptural foundation. The plea, "Hazme ver tu voluntad" (Make me see your will), underscores the Spirit's role as a revealer of God's purposes, a function described in 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 where Paul explains that the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God, and reveals them to us. The outpouring of "Santo Espíritu de amor, brilla en mi corazón" (Holy Spirit of love, shine in my heart) directly references the fruit of the Spirit as described in Galatians 5:22, where love is the first and foundational element. This is not just a passive observation of love but an active request for its manifestation, an internal transformation that spills outward.
Furthermore, the lyrics express a complete surrender, asking the Spirit to take control of one's desires and to tear down idols. This concept of spiritual warfare and the dismantling of anything that hinders God's reign is powerfully presented. The cry, "Reina solo tú, mi Dios" (Reign only you, my God), is a declaration of monotheistic devotion, aligning with the first commandment and the spiritual battle described in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, which speaks of tearing down arguments and every presumption raised against the knowledge of God. The repetition of "Sopla tú en mi interior" (Breathe in me) evokes the breath of God, reminiscent of God breathing life into Adam in Genesis 2:7 and the disciples receiving the Holy Spirit in John 20:22. This breath signifies life, renewal, and empowerment. The concluding lines, "Sé mi Dios y yo seré libre y siempre atado a ti" (Be my God and I will be free and always bound to you), encapsulate the paradox of Christian freedom – freedom *from* sin and death, but freedom *to* be devoted to God, a liberation found in true discipleship. This echoes Jesus’ teaching in John 8:36: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” The song, therefore, is a rich tapestry woven with theological truths and personal supplication, a testament to the transformative presence and guiding power of the Holy Spirit in the believer's journey towards holiness and truth.