Victoria Orenze - Covenant Keeping God Lyrics
Lyrics
You are a covenant keeping God
Covenant keeping God Yahweh
You never leave me
You said that You won't forsake me
You walk beside me and that is all that matters
The sun won't smite me
And the moon it will not hold me
The flood won't sweep me
The Lord is my anchor
You are a covenant keeping God
You are a covenant keeping God
Yahweh a covenant keeping God
Yahweh a covenant keeping God
He will never leave you
He said that He won't forsake you
He will walk beside you and that is all that matters
The sun won't smite you
And the moon it will not hold you
The flood won't sweep you
The Lord is your anchor
Psalm 91 says the sun won't smite you by day or the moon won't hold you by night. He will give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways. They will bear you up with there hands, you will not dash your feet against the stone. A long life He will satisfy you ...
The sun won't smite you
And the moon it will not hold you
The flood won't sweep you
The Lord is your anchor
You are a covenant keeping God
You are a covenant keeping God
Yahweh a covenant keeping God
Yahweh a covenant keeping God
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COVENANT KEEPING GOD @ SECRET PLACE LAGOS - VICTORIA ORENZE
Meaning & Inspiration
Victoria Orenze’s “Covenant Keeping God,” released in 2018 as part of the album *Return Rev. 2:4*, is a profound declaration of divine faithfulness and a powerful reminder of God's unwavering presence in the lives of believers. The song’s core message centers on the immutable nature of God's promises, drawing directly from the scriptural concept of covenant, a sacred and binding agreement established by God with His people. This understanding is central to the song's purpose, which is to instill confidence and peace by highlighting God's steadfast character, a theme echoed throughout the Bible, from Abraham's covenant (Genesis 15) to the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ (Luke 22:20).
The narrative, or rather the theological underpinning, of “Covenant Keeping God” is deeply rooted in the assurance that God will never abandon or forsake those who are in relationship with Him. This promise is explicitly stated in Hebrews 13:5, which assures believers that God "will never leave us nor forsake us," a sentiment directly mirrored in the lyrics. The song emphasizes God's constant companionship, articulating that His presence is the ultimate source of security and significance. This echoes passages like Deuteronomy 31:6, where Moses encourages Israel with the words, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you," demonstrating a timeless truth about God's immanence.
Furthermore, the song powerfully illustrates God's protective power against life's adversities. The imagery of the sun not smiting, the moon not holding, and the flood not sweeping away serves as vivid metaphors for divine protection from harm, both seen and unseen. This resonates strongly with Psalm 91, which the lyrics explicitly reference, detailing God's promise of protection to those who dwell in His shelter. Verses like Psalm 91:5-6 speak of not fearing "the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the night nor the plague that destroys at midday," conveying the same sense of encompassing safety that Orenze articulates. The declaration that "The Lord is your anchor" is a profound spiritual truth, symbolizing steadfastness and security in the midst of life's storms, much like an anchor holds a ship firm against turbulent waters, drawing parallels to Hebrews 6:19, where hope in God is described as a "sure and steadfast anchor of the soul." The song’s repetition of these themes, particularly the invocation of "Yahweh," the personal covenant name of God, reinforces the intimate and relational aspect of His faithfulness, reminding listeners of the God who actively engages in His people's lives and upholds His word with unwavering commitment.