Let's go back in time. Way back. Before time even existed. Before the earth was ever created. All that was, was the Godhead in three Persons, and a host of angels. There were three main angels, called arc angels. One of these arc angel's name was Lucifer, and he was in charge of worship. This arc angel became proud and wanted to make a god of himself, which resulted in him getting demoted to the arch enemy of God, satan. When demoted, he didn't forget the gifts he was given, and now uses them to destroy God's people. You may be asking yourself, why would God put one of the most powerful creatures He had created at that time in charge of something as silly as worship?! And, how could it possibly destroy people?! The answer to this is astounding! Worship (which all music is, since it's used to exalt or idolize something or someone) is incredibly powerful! Music, if used correctly, can bring you great victory. Accounts in the Old Testament tell of armies who put worshippers on their front lines, and we're miraculously victorious! It continues to bring great victory for people all the time today! Music can also, if used incorrectly, cause great destruction and sorrow. No matter which course you go, it has the power to control you.
Let's look at some examples...
Have you ever been really tired or unmotivated when you needed to clean the house or do work, and turned on upbeat music to get yourself motivated?
Have you ever been super stressed or tightly wound from a hard day and put on some mellow music to soothe you or put you to sleep?
Have you ever had difficulty concentrating while studying or preparing a project and put classical music on to get your brain engaged?
Have you or your spouse ever put romantic music on to "get you in the mood"?
Have you ever had plans to go out with people at night, but felt too exhausted, so you turned on some dance music to get you pumped up?
These are all very real examples of the every day use of music to control your emotions, energy level, mental capabilities, etc., and it goes much further beyond this!
Do you struggle with anger?
Check the music you listen to!
Is it angry and violent?
Do you struggle with lust, perversion, or pornography?
Check the music you listen to!
Is it very seductive and sexual?
Do you struggle with depression?
Check the music you listen to!
Is it very defeated and hopeless?
Do you struggle with addiction?
Check the music you listen to!
Is it glorifying drug and alcohol use?
I have personally lived through every single one of these examples!
I was filled with rage until I met Jesus and He revealed my need to stop listening to gangsta rap. Not only rage, but a complete lack of purpose for my life.
I remember every single time I would hear the song "Move b****h (get out the way)" by Ludacris, I would find myself driving at ridiculously excessive speeds down the highway, dipping in and out of traffic, putting not only mine and my children's lives in danger, but everyone else's as well.
I was filled with lust, addicted to promiscuity and pornography. Jesus revealed to me that those behaviors were rooted in my daily habit of filling my ears and mind with sensual R&B.
I was addicted to just about every substance in the book while partying to music that was all about getting drunk and high as a lifestyle. The songs made it seem as though this behavior would lead to more fun and excitement, but only left me empty and craving more.
On the flip side of this equation, now, if I feel anger trying to make an appearance, I start worshipping God, or simply turn on Christian worship music. Almost instantly I can sense my affections turn towards Him, instead of being focused on myself, and my problems. When this happens, anger doesn't have any power to advance.
My entire family used to have difficulty sleeping at night because of wandering minds, worries, nightmares, etc, but that's no longer an issue since we starting playing a Spirit infused piano instrumental CD every night while we're in bed!
I no longer struggle with any lust, addiction, rage, or lawlessness. I no longer feel the desire to fill my ears with noise that degrades me, others, or God! I no longer feel any emotional attachment to songs from my past that once held a dark sentimental meaning. There are no longer songs that bring me painful debilitating memories!
I'm no longer a slave to tunes that strum my heart strings to the beat of an evil war drum! My heart rejoices to the beautiful sound of Abba singing and dancing over me!
Sometimes it's a love song.
https://youtu.be/X5x_3uzyf-I
Sometimes it's a shout of confidence.
https://youtu.be/p2wf9DvhrPw
Sometimes it's the roar of victory.
https://youtu.be/Xk_b0VweDx8
Sometimes it's a battle cry.
https://youtu.be/QtLGNYeIZQ4
Sometimes it's just soaking in His presence.
https://youtu.be/i07ZG4dnC3c
Whatever the sound, it always speaks grace, mercy, love, and identity! It always speaks a positive word over my soul! And it always leaves me on a high note!
Run (to the beat of His heart) with me Church!
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