Singer and songwriter Sinach shares the inspiring story behind her worldwide hit worship song ‘Waymaker,’ an encounter with God in her secret place.
Hit Song ‘Waymaker’
Perhaps most Christian churches worldwide have sung “Waymaker” in their worship services since it was released. In the past few years and until today, the song continues to make history, bringing an impact to the world.
It reached the top spot in the Christian Copyright Licensing International Top 100 songs in June 2020.
Moreover, “Waymaker” has been covered by more than 60 well-known Christian recording artists. Also, the worship song’s official music video has currently reached over 210 million views on YouTube.
But unbeknown to the world was a story of Sinach’s encounter with God that led her to write the song.
The Story Behind
In an interview with Simisola Okai on TPi, Sinach shared the story behind “Waymaker.” It started when she entered a new season in her life. The singer felt God leading her to a new level in her ministry.
However, she felt nervous because she was already comfortable with her present circumstance.
“I felt I was like a fish out of the water because I was going to a kind of area where I haven’t been before,” she recalled. “And the Lord was pulling me in that area.”
Sinach admitted how it didn’t bring great comfort to her. She didn’t want to move. But amidst her overwhelming circumstance, she chose to latch deeper into the Presence of God. And as she sought the face of God, He spoke a revelation to her.
God highlighted Abram’s story to Sinach, where “He told him to leave his people, his comfort zone.”
“And he took him out to a place where He will show him,” the singer detailed. “He didn’t even explain everything.” But God promised Abram that He would make his name known and make him great.
“All that promises, it was just a promise.. but the Bible said Abram believed God and he left his comfort zone,” Sinach added. “That’s when the Lord gave me the song. He said, ‘Oh see, I’m your Waymaker.’”
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