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Medley: Not The Time Not The Place / Wait On Jesus
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Marvin Sapp's medley combines two songs that encourage perseverance and trust in God during difficult seasons. The lyrics remind listeners that giving up is not the right response, and that waiting on Jesus is essential. The song acknowledges life's ups and downs but affirms that God has a plan. It urges believers to hold on, stay strong, and keep faith while waiting for God's timing. The message is uplifting and practical, offering comfort to those facing trials.
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(Aye, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Not the time)
Oh-whoa (Not the time or the place)
Oh, my (Not the time)
Oh (Not the time or the place)
This is not the time for givin' up, no (No)
Not your place of destiny, no, it isn't, no (No)
Not the time nor the place to throw in the towel (Not the time or the place)
You gotta hold on, gotta be strong (Be strong)
(This is not the time)
This is not not the time to question your faith (Ooh, this is not the time)
It's not your place or destiny, not isn't, no, no, it isn't, no, no
Not the time nor the place to throw in the towel
You gotta hold on, you gotta be strong (You gotta hold on, yeah, yeah)
Sometimes you win, yuh (Sometimes you win)
Sometimes you lose (Oh)
But It's a part of life that everyone goes through (It's a part of life)
Sometimes there's joy (Joy)
Sometime there's pain (Ooh)
But it's a part of God's plan now (Oh-ooh-whoa-ooh-whoa)
So don't you be this way
This is not the time (Not the time, not the place)
Oh (Just believe, keep the faith)
You gotta learn how to wait (Gotta learn how to wait)
How to wait on it, wait on it (Wait, holdin' on)
This is no, no, no (It's not the time not the place)
Aye (Just believe, keep the faith)
Sayin', you gotta learn how to wait, wait (Learn just how to wait)
(Holdin' on)
Yes, oh, Lord (Not the time, not the place)
Oh (Just believe, keep the faith)
Said you gotta learn (Gotta learn how to wait)
How to wait on it, wait (Wait on the Lord)
This is no, this is no, no, no, no (Yeah, not the time not the place)
No doubt about it (Just believe, keep the faith)
You gotta learn (Gotta learn how to wait)
Keep holding on, holding on (Wait, wait on the Lord, yeah)
Hold on (Wait on Jesus)
And wait (Wait on Jesus)
You gotta, gotta wait on Jesus (Wait on Jesus)
He'll be there, yes, He will, keep on (Oh, yeah)
(Wait on Jesus)
Wait on Him, oh (Wait on Jesus)
(Wait on Jesus)
(Y'all ain't ready for this)
(Woo!)