“Way Maker” is an uplifting Christian worship song written and performed by Sinach. The song has also been recorded by other notable artists, including Michael W. Smith, Leeland, Mandisa, and Darlene Zschech, along with William McDowell.

Sinach’s song “Way Maker” has won multiple awards, including the 2020 GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year. The song also received nominations in other categories at the 2020 Dove Awards, including Worship Recorded Song of the Year. The widespread popularity of “Way Maker” is evident in its translation into over 50 languages and its prevalence in churches and worship services worldwide.

Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Sinach wrote “Way Maker” during a difficult time in her life, inspired by God to remind herself of His power to make a way when there seems to be none. The song, initially a personal revelation and a proclamation of God’s character as a “Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness”, became a global anthem of faith and hope, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The song’s essence is deeply rooted in biblical scripture. While the exact words “Way Maker, Miracle Worker” do not appear directly in the Bible, the powerful themes they convey resonate with the extraordinary power of God and celebrate God’s divine presence as a guiding light and miracle worker.

Let’s take a look at the scriptures behind the song’s lyrics. The full lyrics are available here.

Several Bible verses illustrate God as a Way Maker:

Isaiah 43:16 states, “Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea and a path in the mighty waters.” This verse highlights God’s ability to create a path through seemingly impossible situations, much like when He parted the Red Sea.

Isaiah 43:19 states, “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” This scripture portrays God’s promise to perform extraordinary acts in the mundane or barren areas of our lives.

John 14:6 includes Jesus’ proclamation, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” which emphasises Christ as the ultimate way maker, providing a spiritual path to eternal life and truth.

The song, over and over, affirms that God is ever-present in several of the lyrics, some of which include:

“You are here, moving in our midst
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, working in this place
I worship You, I worship You”

The following scriptures convey this message of God’s presence and form the basis of these lyrics:

Psalm 139:7-10:
“Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!”

Psalm 16:8:
“I always remember that the LORD is with me. He is here, close by my side, so nothing can defeat me”.

Psalm 145:18:
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth”.

Various scriptures describe God as a light in darkness, which is conveyed in the lyrics of the song “Light in the darkness, my God. That is who You are.”

Some key examples include 1 John 1:5, which states, “God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” This verse establishes God as the very essence of light, contrasting with any form of spiritual darkness.

2 Corinthians 4:6 explains that God brings spiritual illumination to believers, helping them understand His glory through Jesus Christ.
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ”.
Other passages like John 8:12 proclaim, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”. Here, Jesus identifies Himself as the source of spiritual light, offering guidance and life to those who follow Him.

The lyrics “You wipe away all tears, You mend the broken heart” and “You are here, healing every heart” remind us that God is our healer and mender of broken hearts.

Several Bible scriptures speak to God’s ability to heal hearts, but it is most beautifully captured in Psalm 147:3. This verse states that God “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds”, providing comfort and restoration for emotional and spiritual pain.

(V): “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds”.

In today’s hymn segment, we are featuring “Master, the tempest is raging! (Peace be Still)” by Mary Ann Baker in 1874.

The hymn is based on Mark 4:36-41 and highlights the story of Jesus and His disciples when they were crossing the Sea of Galilee. Jesus rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace, be still.” These words of Jesus are echoed in the hymn’s chorus.

We all face storms in life when we want and need our Saviour to step in and say those comforting words to calm the storms in our lives: “Peace, be still”

This hymn is for those times. I encourage you to listen to it and let it minister to you.

1. Master, the tempest is raging!
   The billows are tossing high!
   The sky is o’ershadow’d with blackness,
   No shelter or help is nigh;
   “Carest thou not that we perish?”
   How canst thou lie asleep,
   When each moment so madly is threat’ning,
   A grave in the angry deep?

Chorus:
The winds and the waves shall obey my will,
Peace, be still!
Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea,
Or demons, or men, or whatever it be,
No waters can swallow the ship where lies
The Master of ocean, and earth and skies;
They all shall sweetly obey my will,
Peace, be still!
They all shall sweetly obey my will,
Peace, peace, be still!

2. Master, with anguish of spirit
   I bow in my grief today;
   The depths of my sad heart are troubled,
   Oh, waken and save, I pray!
   Torrents of sin and of anguish
   Sweep o’er my sinking soul;
   And I perish! I perish, dear Master,
   O, hasten, and take control.

Chorus

3. Master, the terror is over,
   The elements sweetly rest;
   Earth’s sun in the calm lake is mirror’d,
   And heaven’s within my breast;
   Linger, O blessed Redeemer,
   Leave me alone no more;
   And with joy I shall make the blest harbour,
   And rest on the blissful shore.

Chorus

Listen on Spotify to this hymn:

This episode’s scripture on praise and worship is :

I will bless the Lord at all times:
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Psalm 34:1 KJV

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