Jeoffrey was already involved in the Christian music business since the 70s when his son expressed interest in following in his footsteps; their eponymous debut album was released in 1995. Their goal was to show a positive model of the father/son relationship. After their last album release in 1999, the duo disbanded to follow individual careers: Jeoffrey released a self-titled album in 2000 and Aaron is currently a member of the band Dirt Road Hotel.
Wait for the Promise
Aaron Jeoffrey Lyrics
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Wait for the promise and leave every lie,
Hope for the future and try as I pray
To wait for the promise and live for the day.
We all can speak our minds,
about struggles we have known
I guess I have walked a few miles,
but through the toughest times,
the manna still comes down
How could I ever doubt,
all the faith I've foundWith every step I take,
there's provision for my need
A daily glimpse of glory,
for my eyes to see
I know when life deceives,
the manna will be real
I can never doubt,
all the faith I feelGonna loose all my fears, let the winds
They come from far away
Gonna dry all my tears, trust the promise God gave
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The song Wait for the Promise by Aaron Jeoffrey is a testament to faith and perseverance. The songwriter encourages listeners to trust in their faith and wait for the promises of God. The opening lines, "I will wait for the promise, look to the sky, Wait for the promise and leave every lie, Hope for the future and try as I pray, To wait for the promise and live for the day," indicate the songwriter's willingness to trust in God for whatever promises He has made. The songwriter acknowledges the struggles they have faced but still maintain their faith that God will come through for them.
The lyrics also reference the manna that comes down, even in the toughest of times. This is a reference to Exodus 16:4, where God promises to rain down manna from heaven to feed the Israelites in the wilderness. The songwriter understands that through God's grace and provision, they will never be in need. They also acknowledge that even when life deceives them, God's promise will always be real. The lyrics encourage listeners to trust that their needs will always be met and that God's promises are true.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Gonna wait for the promise" twice, emphasizing the songwriter's commitment to their faith and their conviction that God's promises will be fulfilled. Overall, the lyrics of Wait for the Promise remind listeners to hold fast to their faith and wait for God's promises, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
I will wait for the promise, look to the sky
I will have faith that the promise will be fulfilled, and I will direct my gaze upward to symbolize my trust in God.
Wait for the promise and leave every lie
I will resist the temptation to believe falsehoods or misleading information and remain steadfast in my faith while waiting for the promise.
Hope for the future and try as I pray
I will maintain a positive outlook for the times ahead, while simultaneously praying for strength and guidance along the way.
To wait for the promise and live for the day.
I will be patient and persevere in waiting for the promise to be fulfilled, while striving to make the most of each day in the meantime.
We all can speak our minds,
As individuals, we each have the ability to express our thoughts and opinions.
about struggles we have known
We may talk about the various difficulties and hardships we have experienced in life.
I guess I have walked a few miles,
I too have faced my own share of challenges and obstacles.
in deserts of my own
I have navigated through my own personal metaphorical wastelands or barren periods in life.
but through the toughest times,
Even during the most trying circumstances,
the manna still comes down
I have been provided for and sustained by a higher power, represented by the biblical manna that sustained the Israelites in the wilderness.
How could I ever doubt,
As a result, it is difficult for me to lose confidence in divine provision.
all the faith I've found
My faith has only grown stronger throughout these experiences.
With every step I take,
As I continue to move forward in life,
there's provision for my need
I am provided for and my needs are met, often in unexpected ways.
A daily glimpse of glory,
On a regular basis, I am granted a sense of divine presence and beauty.
for my eyes to see
These moments are meant to be witnessed and appreciated.
I know when life deceives,
I am aware that life can be deceptive and misleading,
the manna will be real
But I am reassured that the provision I have experienced is genuine and legitimate.
I can never doubt,
My faith is so strong that I cannot be shaken by even the most trying circumstances or doubts.
all the faith I feel
I am filled with an unshakable sense of faith in a higher power that will provide and sustain me, no matter what.
Gonna loose all my fears, let the winds
I am determined to rid myself of all anxieties and concerns, letting the winds of life carry me forward.
They come from far away
These winds are symbolic of the unexpected and perhaps distant sources of guidance and support in my life.
Gonna dry all my tears, trust the promise God gave
I will release all of my sorrows and sadness and trust in the promises made to me by God.
Gonna wait for the promise
I will patiently and faithfully await the fulfillment of the promises made to me, confident that my faith will be rewarded.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.