Nigerian pastor Kunle Ajayi performs a moving jazz version of ‘Lord I Lift Your Name.’
Ajayi serves as the Director of Music at the Redeemed Christian Church of God. His saxophone performance brings out the beauty of worship music without fancy additions.
One viewer wrote on YouTube, “No fancy riffs, runs, or overplayed chords. This is a beautiful masterpiece that touches the soul and glorify God.”
His music fills a gap for people seeking Christian jazz. Another viewer shared their joy in finding Ajayi’s music, “I stopped listening to secular music and was looking for christian jazz musicians and couldn’t find them, God has answered my prayer some music I can listen to while studying.”
‘Lord I Lift Your Name on High’ was written by Rick Founds in 1989. He wrote this song in just 20 minutes while preparing for a worship service at Maranatha Church in California. Its message focuses on lifting up God’s name in praise and declaring His worthiness.
Let’s look for ways to use our own gifts to praise God. Whether through music like Pastor Ajayi, or through other talents, we can each bring something special to worship. What gift will you use to honor God today?
WATCH: Pastor Kunle Ajayi’s Moving Performance of ‘Lord I Lift Your Name’
