Marion Shiko - Ahadi Zake Lyrics
Lyrics
Nafsi yangu usichoke, roho yangu msifu Bwana
Alihadi atatenda, mtumanie Bwana
Ahadi zake ni za milele, akiahidi atatenda
Roho yangu nafsi yangu, mtumainie Bwana
Kama mvua ishukavyo, toka mbinguni kwenye ardhi
Na neno lake kwa kinywa chake, halitarudi bure
Litatimiza mapenzi yake, litatenda alivyo sema
Aliahidi atatenda, mtumainie Bwana
Kama mvua ishukavyo, toka mbinguni kwenye ardhi
Na neno lake kwa kinywa chake, halitarudi bure
Litatimiza mapenzi yake, litatenda alivyo sema
Aliahidi atatenda, mtumainie Bwana
Mawazo yake sio yetu, njia zake si kama zetu
Mbingu zilivyo juu ya nchi, mawazo yake ni makuu
Ataagiza fadhili zake, wimbo wake kwangu usiku
Sifadhaike usiiname, mtumainie bwana
Kama mvua ishukavyo, toka mbinguni kwenye ardhi
Na neno lake kwa kinywa chake, halitarudi bure
Litatimiza mapenzi yake, litatenda alivyo sema.
Aliahidi atatenda, mtumainie Bwana
Kama mvua ishukavyo, toka mbinguni kwenye ardhi
Na neno lake kwa kinywa chake, halitarudi bure
Litatimiza mapenzi yake, litatenda alivyo sema
Aliahidi atatenda, mtumainie Bwana
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Meaning & Inspiration
On November 4, 2020, Marion Shiko gifted the world "Ahadi Zake," a Swahili worship anthem whose title, translating to "His Promises," perfectly encapsulates its profound spiritual core. The song is a powerful testament to the unwavering faithfulness of God, serving as a beacon of hope and a gentle, yet firm, reminder to place complete trust in divine assurances. It speaks directly to the soul, urging it to remember and celebrate the enduring truth that God is utterly reliable, and every promise He utters is bound to come to pass.
The song immediately establishes its bedrock message with the lines, "Nafsi yangu usichoke, roho yangu msifu Bwana," a heartfelt call for one's own soul not to grow weary but to instead praise the Lord. This opening echoes the self-exhortation found in scriptures like Psalm 103:1-2, where the psalmist commands his own soul to bless the Lord and remember all His benefits. Shiko's lyrics then affirm the eternal nature of God's word: "Ahadi zake ni za milele, akiahidi atatenda." This resonates deeply with biblical truths, particularly Numbers 23:19, which declares, "God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?" The assurance that God’s promises are everlasting and that He will indeed act upon what He has declared forms the unwavering foundation of the song, encouraging a deep and abiding reliance on Him, a trust described as "mtumainie Bwana."
A central, vivid metaphor within "Ahadi Zake" draws parallels between the certainty of rain and the infallibility of God’s word. Shiko sings, "Kama mvua ishukavyo, toka mbinguni kwenye ardhi / Na neno lake kwa kinywa chake, halitarudi bure." This imagery, portraying rain descending from heaven to earth to fulfill its purpose, directly invokes Isaiah 55:10-11. Just as rain never returns to the heavens without watering the earth and making it fruitful, God’s word, spoken from His mouth, will not return to Him empty. It "lttatimiza mapenzi yake, litatenda alivyo sema"—it will accomplish His will and perform what He has intended. This comparison beautifully illustrates that God’s promises are not mere words but living, active forces that inevitably bring about His desired outcome, reinforcing the invitation to trust in the Lord.
Further into the song, a crucial theological insight is offered regarding the vast difference between divine and human understanding: "Mawazo yake sio yetu, njia zake si kama zetu." This profound statement points to the magnificent transcendence of God, reminding us that His wisdom and plans are infinitely superior to our own, as articulated in Isaiah 55:8-9: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Shiko then offers comfort, noting that God "Ataagiza fadhili zake, wimbo wake kwangu usiku," implying His kindness will prevail, and His song of comfort will accompany us even through the darkest hours. This echoes Psalm 42:8, where the psalmist finds God's "song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life" even in times of deep distress. The repeated directive, "Sifadhaike usiiname, mtumainie bwana," serves as a powerful call to resist despair and stand firm in faith, knowing that God's presence and promises are a constant source of strength and hope.
"Ahadi Zake" stands as more than just a song; it is a profound declaration of faith and a spiritual anchor. Marion Shiko masterfully crafts a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant, reminding every soul that encounters it to fix their eyes on the never-failing promises of God. Its message, rich with biblical truth and delivered with a compelling simplicity, is a powerful encouragement to persevere, to worship, and above all, to trust the One whose promises are eternal and whose word never returns void. It is a true balm for the weary spirit, inspiring confidence in the unchanging character of the divine.