Pastor Chingtok Ishaku - Table of My Heart Lyrics
Lyrics
From the table of my heart
Oh Lord
I prepare for you a meal of love
From the table of my heart
Oh lord
I prepare for you a drink of love
Chorus:
Drink from my heart
Drink from my heart
Drink from my heart
Drink from my heart
I have a drink to offer
Drink from my heart
Video
TABLE OF MY HEART
Meaning & Inspiration
"Table of My Heart," released by Pastor Chingtok Ishaku on December 22, 2019, offers a profound and intimate devotional experience, inviting listeners into a sacred space of personal offering to God. At its core, the song is a beautiful metaphorical representation of dedicating one's innermost being, their very heart, as a place of communion and worship for the Divine. The imagery of preparing a "meal of love" and a "drink of love" from the "table of my heart" speaks volumes about the desire to offer God not just outward acts of piety, but the rich, nourishing essence of a life surrendered and devoted. This aligns powerfully with biblical principles found throughout Scripture, particularly in passages that emphasize the importance of a pure and willing heart in our relationship with God. For instance, Psalm 51:17 declares, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise," highlighting that God values the inner disposition of devotion above mere ritual. Similarly, Proverbs 23:26 encourages, "My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways," underscoring the primacy of a willing heart in pleasing the Lord. The repeated invitation in the chorus, "Drink from my heart," echoes the wellspring of living water Jesus offered the Samaritan woman at the well, as recorded in John 4:14: "but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." Pastor Ishaku’s rendition of this concept frames the believer's heart as that very wellspring, a place where the Holy Spirit can draw sustenance and where God’s presence can continually refresh and empower. It is a profound call to cultivate a spiritual life so deeply rooted in love and devotion that it becomes a constant offering, a place where God is always welcome and satisfied. The song’s simplicity in its lyrical structure paradoxically enhances its depth, allowing the profound spiritual message to resonate unhindered, encouraging a personal journey of deeper surrender and communion with God, making it a valuable piece for spiritual reflection and encouragement.