Battle For Zion
Spiritual Warfare: Answering the King's Call in Battle for Zion
Lyrics
All the nations stand against you
All nations are opposing you.
Who among them is your friend?
Questioning who among them is a supporter or ally.
The King is calling from His throne in Jerusalem
The King, likely referring to God, is issuing a call from His throne in Jerusalem.
Seeking those that He might send
God is searching for individuals to send on a mission.
The Holy Spirit is my armor
The Holy Spirit is portrayed as the protective covering.
The Word of God is my sword
The Bible is depicted as the weapon for spiritual battle.
And I am going into battle for Zion
Expressing readiness to fight for Zion, symbolizing the spiritual realm, in the army of the Lord.
In the army of the Lord
Reiterating the commitment to battle for Zion in God's army.
And I am going into battle for Zion
Restating the determination to engage in the spiritual battle for Zion.
In the army of the Lord
Emphasizing once again the participation in the army of the Lord for the cause of Zion.
So be strong in the Lord
An encouragement to be strengthened by the Lord.
And in the strength of his might
Advising to rely on the might and power of God.
Be alert with perseverance for the saints
Encouragement to be watchful and persistent for the sake of the saints.
And be praying at all times.
Emphasizing the importance of constant prayer.
So put on the full armor of our God so you can resist in the evil day
Instruction to put on the complete armor of God to resist evil.
Then standing firm take up the shield of faith
Once equipped, stand firm and hold up the shield of faith.
For we wrestle not with flesh and blood
Highlighting that the real struggle is not against humans but against spiritual forces.
But with the powers of the air
Identifying the adversaries as spiritual powers in the air.
Put on the helmet of salvation and shod your feet
Command to put on the helmet of salvation and be ready to spread the gospel.
To take the good news everywhere
Encouragement to share the good news wherever one goes.
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