Marvin Sapp - Close Lyrics
Lyrics
I must be close
To my destiny
Extremely close
To my victory
'Cause here comes
Trials and troubles
Jealousy and envy
I must be close
To what You have for me
I must be close
To my overflow
Extremely close
To my miracle
'Cause here comes
Confusion, problems and enemies
I just believe
That I must be close to what You have for me
To whom much is given
So much is required
Be qualified
Must go through the fire
But I won't smell like smoke
I'll be better than before
His guidance is in my life
Just to let me know
I must be close... (to my destiny)
(Extremely close...) I'm extremely close
(To my victory...) Yes I am
'Cause here comes
(Trials) and (troubles) and (jealousy and envy)
(I must be close...) must be close
(To what You have for me)
(I must be close to my overflow)
(Extremely close...) Extremely close
(To my miracle)
'Cause here comes
(Confusion) and (problems) and (and enemies)
(I just believe) I just believe
(That I am close to what You have for me)
While walking out the steps
That You have planned for me
Living by faith, a bright future I see
I won't be swayed by the obstacles that I face
For my victory is secure, if I stay in the race
That's why... (I just believe)
I Just believe
(That I must be close to what You have for me)
So I'll go through it, I'll go through it
I'll go through it
I just believe, I must be close to it
So close to it, oh, so close to it
(As long as You're with me, I'll get through it)
I'm gunna get through it (I'll get through it)
It may be hard sometimes (I'll get through it)
But You made me a promise
('Cause I know that I must be close to it)
And the promise is that I'm real close (close to it)
Oh, so close (close to it) extremely close
(As long as You're with me, I'll push through it)
I'm gunna push through the obstacles (I'll get through it)
The trouble and the trials (I'll get through it)
Through every struggle
('Cause I know that I must be close to it)
You are close (close)
Oh, so close
I just believe, I must be close
To what God has for me
I've been waiting, anticipating (I believe)
That I am close to what You have for me
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Marvin Sapp - Close (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Marvin Sapp's "Close," released as a single on April 18, 2025, from his album *Close the Door*, is a powerful declaration of faith and unwavering belief in divine timing and purpose. The song's central message revolves around an profound conviction that despite the inevitable presence of trials, troubles, confusion, and opposition, one is on the precipice of their promised blessings and destiny. This isn't a passive waiting; it's an active posture of assurance rooted in God's faithfulness. Sapp conveys that these very challenges are not indicators of failure, but rather signs that one is moving closer to what God has meticulously planned. This resonates deeply with the biblical principle that "to whom much is given, much will be required" (Luke 12:48), suggesting that greater blessings often come with greater responsibilities and periods of intense refinement.
The lyrical journey of "Close" artfully navigates the understanding that spiritual growth and the attainment of God's promises often necessitate passing through "the fire." Sapp's declaration, "But I won't smell like smoke, I'll be better than before," is a profound acknowledgment of the transformative power of adversity when faced with God's guidance. This directly echoes the experience of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who were thrown into a fiery furnace but emerged not harmed, and certainly not smelling of smoke, signifying their miraculous deliverance and God's protective presence (Daniel 3). The unwavering belief expressed in the song, even when faced with obstacles, mirrors the steadfast faith of biblical figures like David, who declared in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Sapp's message is one of resilient hope, emphasizing that staying in the "race" of faith, relying on God's leading, ensures victory. The repeated affirmation, "I just believe," underscores the critical role of faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). This single is a testament to the power of holding onto God's promises, understanding that the hardships are not detours, but rather the very path leading to the overflow of God's intended blessings.