New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, whose exceptional performances on the basketball courts have stirred a global sensation, namely “Lin-sanity”, has also shown the world the image of an humble Christian when interviewed by the media, testifying of the important role that God plays in his life, giving God the glory and praise.
While the Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin, 23, received overflowing amount of encouragements from fellow believers, former BET 106 & Park rap contest winner and artist MC Jin (Au-Yeung Jin) recently came out with a new song titled “Nick of Time” after being moved by Lin’s story of faith and perseverance.
Jin said that about a year ago he read an article on Lin’s testimony of faith. Perhaps it was because the similarities between Lin and his own background at that time (both are Chinese-American and were searching in faith), he was especially touched. Soon after, Lin was drafted to play for the Golden State Warriors, and he thought of writing a song titled Warriors, but delayed in publishing because the contents needed to be further improved. Coincidentally, Lin was let go by the Warriors.
Jin said that seeing Lin continue on his journey to play for Houston Rockets and then to join the New York Knicks, he can honestly say that the work that God has done in this brother’s life has touched and inspired countless lives, including his own.
In his new song, Jin wishes to testify about the God, who Jeremy Lin and many others have experienced in their lives: “He always come thru in the nick of time.”
Lyrics to Nick of Time:
Yeah I been on my grind
reachin' for the top and You've been on my mind
they stready tryin' to stop my shine
but it's always been Yours its never been mine
You always come thru just in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
so I give it up to You everytime I shine
See this if life to me to you it's entertainment
its quite intricate and only I can explain it
to say I've come a long way would be an understatement
the moment of truth every single one is savored
chasing greatness not the pressure that it came with
far from picture perfect observe as I paint it
dealing with the games highs and lows
you win some you lose some yeah I suppose
but when the sweet smell of victory is by my nose
I see whats goin' on even when my eyes are closed
guarantee you're not stoppin' me or blockin' me
all I need is one shot promised you'll be shocked to see
the outcome I don't just play to win
everytime I lace up yeah I play for Him
doin' my all to make sure that Your glory is known
while they fighting for the title see the King on His throne
Yeah I been on my grind
reachin' for the top and You've been on my mind
they stready tryin' to stop my shine
but it's always been Yours its never been mine
You always come thru just in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
so I give it up to You everytime I shine
Yes I'm really here to serve You not just pretend to
with each setback I intend to
learn from experience and get better with time
no matter what I achieve none of the credit is mine
in the grand scheme of things You're the head of design
and in any circumstance You said I'll be fine
the ultimate play maker I follow Your lead
never find need to feed into these naysayers
who repeatedly told me that I would never make
You're probably testing me to see if I could take it
the bond between us they could never break it
all that You have given me I shall not forsake it
Your grace patience and all of Your love
which one don't I deserve it's all the above
where amazing happens I love this game
only one reason I'm playing and God is His name
Yeah I been on my grind
reachin' for the top and You've been on my mind
they stready tryin' to stop my shine
but it's always been Yours its never been mine
You always come thru just in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
You come thru in the nick of time
so I give it up to You everytime I shine
