Now, today, I'm going to be sharing the story behind my song, "Run to the Battle," from the live worship recording, "Here In Your Presence." The story behind this song is so personally encouraging to me that I wanted to share it with you. It all started back on September 16, 2008, when I was feeling a little disheartened after hearing about a popular Christian artist's decision to embrace an alternate identity.
Let me paint the picture for you - I'm sitting there, minding my own business, when suddenly my inbox starts blowing up with people asking me what I thought about the whole situation. After several such emails and texts, I began hearing this melody - like a battlecry f deep down inside - and the words were just pouring out of my soul, like a spiritual geyser of warfare-themed songs.
I mean, talk about a spiritual rally, it was like God was lighting a fire under my feet, reminding me that the fight for freedom is always worth it, no matter how tired or battle-worn and weary I might get. Because when I think about the alternative - just surrendering to the old life and waving the white flag - it makes my heart feel a pang of defeat.
I've learned that the key is to not wait for the battle to come to you. Nope, you gotta run straight towards it, storming the gates of hell with the confidence that comes from knowing the victory is already ours. I mean, think about it - did David wait for Goliath to come to him? Heck no, he charged straight at that giant! And when Jesus faced the cross, did He cower in fear? Absolutely not, He ran headlong into that redemption, because He knew it was the only way to save us.
Alright, let's talk about overcoming that old identity of ours - you know, the one where we're constantly feeling like the victim, just cowering in the shadow of our fears and letting them dictate our every move? The day I confronted my fear was the day I truly embraced the truth of who God says I am, that's when the game changed.
Picture this - I'm standing face-to-face with the giant of same sex attraction and the fear of what others might think of me for confessing such a temptation - staring it down with the full force of the resurrection power and redeeming love of Jesus Christ. And you know what? That selfish, fear-mongering giant didn't stand a chance! Because when you've got the King of kings on your side, the victory is already sealed.
This song, "Run to the Battle," it just sets my soul on fire, you guys. It's a spiritual rally cry, a battle cry that says, "Enough is enough! No more cowering, no more letting fear call the shots. Today, we run headfirst into the fight!" Because let's be real, how often do we let those giants in our lives just steamroll over us, when all along we had the truth on our side?
Well, my friends, the time has come to stop playing the victim and start embracing our true identity as victors. I mean, just listen to these words from Romans 8: "In all these things, we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us." Nothing can separate us from the love of God, not death, not life, not even the most fearsome giants we face.
So, let's do this, believers. Let's stop letting fear dictate our every move and start running towards the battles head-on. Let's face those giants with the truth, with the confidence that comes from knowing we were born again to win. Because when you've got the truth on your side, the victory is already yours. So what are you waiting for? The battle is calling, and it's time to answer the charge!
So, my friends, the next time you're facing a giant in your life, don't let fear take away the victory that's just within your reach. Run to the battle, storm those gates, and watch as God turns your mess into a masterpiece. Because trust me, when you've got the King of kings on your side, the victory is already yours.
Dennis Jernigan
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