War

This song is one of my favorites, probably my favorite of the year so far by Trip Lee called War.  The point of the song is so clear cut, there is a constant war between good and evil. 

Ephesians 6:10-12 says:  "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."

The rulers and authorities are the evil influences of the world, the schemes of the devil (whom the bible calls the god of this world in 2 Corinthians 4:4).  Our sin can also be consider such an evil.  Putting on the whole armor of God requires a relationship with Him through prayer, fasting, and picking up our word; and not only reading but applying it in our everyday life.  What is our weaponry against these rulers and authorities:  "In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication...." (Ephesians 6:16-18).

The good news is that God wins in the end (see the book of Revelation), God and His people will be victorious in this war.  In the song Trip Lee notes this and in the hook at the end it says "This is war, on sin and death, darkness takes it's final breath."  Hold on saints, we are victorious in Christ.  Enjoy the track.