Jonathan Traylor - La Mesa Lyrics
Lyrics
Hay una mesa
Llena de gracia
El Padre te está llamando
Tienes un asiento
En esta mesa
Él te perdona
Y tus cadenas cambia
Por una corona
Bienvenido a la mesa
Hay un lugar para ti
No hay condena en la mesa
Hay un lugar para ti
Para ti
Nuevos comienzos
Hay en la mesa
Copas llenas de amor
Que nunca se agotan
En esta mesa
Está el Padre
No hay huérfanos
Todos somos hijos
Para ti
Bienvenido a la mesa
Hay un lugar para ti
No hay condena en la mesa
Hay un lugar para ti
Bienvenido a la mesa
Hay un lugar para ti
No hay condena en la mesa
Hay un lugar para ti
Para ti
Bienvenido a la mesa
Tu vergüenza borró
Nunca más te detendrá
Tu rostro levantó
Tu nueva vida comenzó
Tus cadenas rompió
Nunca más te atarán
Tu rostro levantó
Tu nueva vida comenzó
Bienvenido a la mesa
Hay un lugar para ti
No hay condena en la mesa
Hay un lugar para ti
Hay un lugar para ti
Video
Jonathan Traylor - La Mesa feat. Evan Craft (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jonathan Traylor’s "La Mesa," released on March 25, 2022, featuring Evan Craft in its lyric video, is far more than a song; it's a profound spiritual invitation, a melodic echo of God’s boundless grace. From its very first notes, the Spanish title, which translates to "The Table," sets the stage for a deeply intimate encounter. The song's narrative isn't just a story; it's a timeless truth whispered through scripture and brought to life in contemporary worship, serving as a powerful reminder of divine welcome and unconditional love, inviting every soul to experience the Father’s presence.
The central metaphor of "the table" anchors the entire piece, immediately painting a picture of fellowship, communion, and belonging that is deeply rooted in biblical tradition. The opening line, "Hay una mesa, llena de gracia," meaning "There is a table, full of grace," powerfully establishes the atmosphere. This isn't just any table; it's one overflowing with the unmerited favor of God, a place where, as Psalm 23:5 affirms, He "prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies." It speaks to an unshakeable provision and intimate presence, even amidst life’s challenges. The lyrics further emphasize this with "El Padre te está llamando, Tienes un asiento en esta mesa," highlighting that this invitation is personal, direct from God, and comes with a guaranteed place for each individual.
At this divine table, the song powerfully declares freedom and transformation. "Él te perdona y tus cadenas cambia por una corona" (He forgives you and changes your chains for a crown) captures the essence of redemption. This profound exchange speaks to the liberating truth found in Romans 8:1, which states, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." The weight of past mistakes and shame is lifted, replaced not just with freedom, but with a new identity, a royal standing as a child of God, crowned with His favor and purpose, a direct fulfillment of Isaiah 61:3, where beauty is given for ashes, and the oil of joy for mourning.
The repeated, embracing refrain, "Bienvenido a la mesa, hay un lugar para ti, No hay condena en la mesa," serves as the song's warm, open-armed embrace. It’s an unwavering affirmation that regardless of one’s journey or struggles, there is an assured place of belonging, free from judgment. This echoes the heart of the Gospel, where reconciliation is offered freely to all who come. The lines "Nuevos comienzos hay en la mesa, Copas llenas de amor que nunca se agotan" beautifully illustrate the inexhaustible nature of God's mercy and the endless possibilities for fresh starts He offers. This is the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17, that in Christ, "the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The "cups full of love that never run dry" evoke images of the living water Jesus spoke of in John 4:14, a source of eternal satisfaction.
Perhaps one of the most poignant declarations in "La Mesa" is "No hay huérfanos, todos somos hijos" (There are no orphans, we are all children). This statement powerfully addresses a fundamental human longing for belonging and parental love. It directly links to the biblical concept of adoption into God’s family, as described in Galatians 4:6-7: "Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, 'Abba, Father.' So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir." The song beautifully affirms that at this table, every person finds their true home and identity as a beloved son or daughter of the Almighty Father, eliminating any sense of loneliness or spiritual abandonment.
The song culminates in a triumphant declaration of deliverance and restoration: "Tu vergüenza borró, nunca más te detendrá… Tus cadenas rompió, nunca más te atarán. Tu rostro levantó, Tu nueva vida comenzó." (Your shame He erased, never again will it hold you back… Your chains He broke, never again will they bind you. Your face He lifted, Your new life began.) These powerful words resonate with the redemptive work of Christ, who bore our shame on the cross (Hebrews 12:2) and, through His sacrifice, canceled the record of our debt (Colossians 2:13-14). It speaks to a complete liberation from the bondage of sin and past regrets, ushering in a fresh start where one's identity is no longer defined by failures but by the glorious new life found in Him. The lifting of the face signifies restored dignity and confidence, aligning with Psalm 3:3, where God is described as the lifter of our head.
"La Mesa" ultimately stands as a compelling anthem of radical grace, unconditional belonging, and transformative love. It is a profound musical invitation for every individual to come and experience the Father's heart, to find rest from condemnation, and to embrace a new life defined by His endless love. The song’s message is a beacon of hope, reminding us that at God’s table, there is always a seat, always forgiveness, and always new beginnings for all who accept the invitation.