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1. “Adonai Ahavah” (God Is Love)
Description
“Adonai Ahavah” is a heartfelt proclamation of God’s very essence: love. Drawing on 1 John 4:8, which declares that God is love, this song celebrates the foundational truth that every facet of His character flows from His unchanging affection for us. From the opening lines, the melody and lyrics work together to instill a sense of awe and wonder, reminding listeners that God’s love existed before creation and continues to sustain the universe today.
Musically, the track combines a gentle start with a building chorus, mirroring the progression of realizing God’s love: it often begins as a soft whisper in our hearts and crescendos into a profound, life-altering reality. Hebrew phrases such as “Ahavah shelcha ein sof” (“Your love has no end”) highlight the vastness of His love, bridging cultural expressions of worship and drawing attention to the rich biblical heritage behind this truth.
Lyrically, “Adonai Ahavah” moves from reflecting on God’s creative act of love to thanking Him for His continued faithfulness in every season of life. The central message is one of abiding: as we rest in God’s love, we find shelter in storms, healing for our wounds, and restoration for our souls. The final choruses serve as an anthem, calling every believer to anchor their identity in God’s unwavering affection.
Whether sung corporately in a congregational setting or privately in personal devotion, “Adonai Ahavah” invites worshipers to pause and reflect on the immeasurable love of God. It stands as the perfect opener to an album focused on the Fruit of the Spirit, laying the unshakable foundation that all spiritual fruit grows from the soil of divine love.
1. “Adonai Ahavah” (God Is Love)
Devotion
One of the most staggering statements in all of Scripture is found in 1 John 4:8, where we read, “God is love.” It doesn’t merely say that God is loving or that He acts with love; rather, love is essential to His character. This means every attribute or action of the Lord is rooted in His unchanging love.
When you ponder the love of God, consider that He loved you before you ever knew Him (see Romans 5:8). This preemptive and unconditional love is what enables us to draw near to Him. In the opening chapters of Genesis, we see God’s loving nature in the act of creation: He speaks life into being, fashions humanity in His image, and then blesses them. From the very beginning, His heart is towards His people.
John 15:9 records Jesus (Yeshua) saying, “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love.” Yeshua invites us into the same intimate love He shares with the Father. When we dwell—or abide—in that love, we experience security in our identity, freedom from fear, and courage to walk into our calling. This is because “perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18), freeing us from insecurity and doubt.
Yet love is not just a warm feeling; it is often a choice of sacrifice and service. We see the greatest demonstration of this in Yeshua’s death on the cross, which epitomizes self-giving love. Love is willing to pay a cost for the beloved. For believers, this calls us to a lifestyle of compassion, generosity, and forgiveness—traits that imitate our heavenly Father.
When singing “Adonai Ahavah,” remember that you are declaring both who God is and what He does. He is love in His very essence, and He has poured this love into our hearts through Ruach HaKodesh (see Romans 5:5). Take a moment to reflect on how you can receive and reflect this divine love. Are there areas in your life where you have resisted His love out of shame or fear? Offer those to Him in prayer. Then let that love overflow to others—family members, friends, and even strangers.
Prayer and Application:
Invite God to reveal any barriers preventing you from fully receiving His love. Ask the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) to fill you with confidence in the Father’s heart. As you worship, consider reciting 1 Corinthians 13—often called the “Love Chapter”—to remind yourself of love’s true characteristics. Finally, challenge yourself daily to love someone in a tangible, sacrificial way, reflecting the lavish love you’ve received from Adonai Ahavah.
Lyrics
1. “Adonai Ahavah” (God Is Love)
Theme: Foundation — God is Love (1 John 4:8)
Verse 1
Your love spoke life into the darkness
From the beginning, You were there
Adonai Ahavah, we stand in awe
Of mercy beyond compare
Chorus
You are Love, everlasting
Yeshua, Savior, we proclaim
Ruach HaKodesh, fill our hearts
Adonai Ahavah, You remain
Verse 2
In every season, You hold us together
Your covenant promise stands
When storms arise, Your love is shelter
Our hope is in Your hands
Chorus
You are Love, everlasting
Yeshua, Savior, we proclaim
Ruach HaKodesh, fill our hearts
Adonai Ahavah, You remain
Verse 2
In every season, You hold us together
Your covenant promise stands
When storms arise, Your love is shelter
Our hope is in Your hands
Chorus
You are Love, everlasting
Yeshua, Savior, we proclaim
Ruach HaKodesh, fill our hearts
Adonai Ahavah, You remain
Chorus
You are Love, everlasting
Yeshua, Savior, we proclaim
Ruach HaKodesh, fill our hearts
Adonai Ahavah, You remain
Outro
Adonai Ahavah, forever You remain