Marvin Sapp - Not the Time, Not the Place Lyrics

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  • Song Title: Not the Time, Not the Place (Ult Version)
  • Album: Beginnings
  • Artist: Marvin Sapp
  • Released On: 11 Jan 2011
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Not the Time, Not the Place Lyrics

This is not the time for giving up
This is not your place where you should be
Not the time or the place to (?lie in envy?)
You got to hold on you got be strong
This is not not the time to question your faith
This is not your place of destiny
It's not the time or the place to throw in the towel
You gotta hold on you you gotta be strong
Sometimes you win Sometimes you lose
It's apart of life that everyone goes through
Sometimes there's joy sometimes there's pain
That's apart of God's plan it is His own plan

Chorus:(2xs)
This is not the time(not the time not the place)
Just believe in the faith
Gotta learn how to wait

There's still hope for the hopeless(there's still hope for the hopeless)
There's still life for the lifeless(there's still life for the lifeless)
God is a friend to the friendless(He's a friend to the friendless)
He'll give you peace and sweetness(He'll give you peace and sweetness)
There's help for the helpless(there's help for the helpless)
There is a home if you're homeless(there is a home for the homeless)
He will mend your broken pieces(He can mend your broken pieces)
Cause you to live and be blessed(cause you to live and be blessed)

Not the time or the place(not the time or the place)
Just believe in the faith(just believe in the faith)
Gotta learn how to wait(gotta learn how to wait)
Wait(wait)
Dont give up
Not the time or the place(not the time or the place)
Just believe in the faith(just believe in the faith)
Gotta learn how to wait(gotta learn how to wait)
Wait
Keep holdin on
Not the time or the place(not the time or the place)
Just believe in the faith(just believe in the faith)
Gotta learn how to wait(gotta learn how to wait)
Wait
Don't give up
Wait


Not the Time, Not the Place

Not the Time, Not the Place Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration

Marvin Sapp's "Not the Time, Not the Place" is a powerful anthem of perseverance and faith, released in 2018. The song directly addresses moments of despair and urges listeners not to succumb to feelings of defeat or envy. It establishes a clear boundary against giving up, questioning one's spiritual path, or abandoning hope, emphasizing that current struggles are not the final destination but merely a part of the journey. The initial verses and chorus lay the groundwork by acknowledging that life encompasses both victories and losses, joy and pain, framing these experiences not as random occurrences but as integrated aspects of God's overarching plan.

Central to the song's message is the imperative to "hold on" and "be strong," coupled with the core instruction to "believe in the faith" and "learn how to wait." This speaks to the discipline required in challenging times – the need to anchor oneself in spiritual conviction and trust in divine timing rather than immediate circumstances. It underscores that waiting is not passive idleness but an active posture of trust and reliance on a higher power. The repetition of this theme throughout the song serves as a firm, consistent reminder during trials.

The song transitions to a declaration of God's character and His readiness to intervene in the lives of those in need. It paints a vivid picture of divine compassion and capability, stating there is "still hope for the hopeless," "life for the lifeless," and emphasizing that God is a "friend to the friendless." The lyrics assure that help is available for the "helpless," a home for the "homeless," and that broken pieces can be mended. This section offers tangible hope by highlighting God's specific attributes as a provider of peace, sweetness, restoration, and blessings. It serves as a direct answer to the struggles mentioned earlier, reinforcing the reason *why* one should hold on and wait.

This message resonates deeply with various scriptural themes. The call to endure aligns with passages like James 1:2-4, which speaks of trials producing perseverance, and Romans 5:3-5, linking suffering to perseverance, character, and hope. The emphasis on waiting on God is a recurring motif in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 27:14: "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord"). The declarations of God's help for the needy reflect His character as described throughout scripture, such as in Psalm 34:18 ("The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit") or Isaiah 61:1 ("He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted..."). The song effectively weaves these biblical principles of faith, perseverance, divine timing, and God's restorative power into a contemporary and relatable expression of encouragement. The repetition of the chorus and the "Wait" refrain in the latter part of the song serve as a final, persistent call to trust in God's plan, reinforcing that surrendering to despair is "Not the Time, Not the Place." Not the Time, Not the Place Lyrics -  Marvin Sapp
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