Earlier this month, I heard of the band For Today, for the first time. A couple years ago, I would have dismissed such a music style (Christian metalcore), not just because it wasn’t my preferred style of music, but because I thought it was an evil, unGodly style.
But Yahweh has since taught me that music cannot be judged by its style or rhythm. The words of the song give the song its meaning. That’s why I no longer dismiss a song or a band just because of the way the music sounds. I take time to listen to the lyrics, and to get to know the vision of the band and its members.
From the little I’ve learned so far about For Today, I can tell that the band is anointed by Yahweh to do His work. Their vision to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ through music is awesome and inspiring!
My favorite song by For Today is titled Seraphim (a Hebrew word meaning “burning ones”). Mattie, the lead vocalist of the band, explains the meaning behind that song, as well as a bunch of other songs they’ve written, in this video (skip to 4:15 to hear the meaning of the song Seraphim)…
Just as the seraphim in the Bible (see Isaiah and Revelation) worship God and declare His holiness around his throne in heaven, so we too worship and praise him on earth, shining the light of his love, as his “burning ones” (seraphim). Some of the lyrics from the song are…
Burning ones, arise! Come forth!
Take your flame, ignite the world.
We are the only hope
for a hopeless world
to see the face of the living God.
Take your flame, ignite the world.
And here is that song, Seraphim…
Hopefully that song has blessed you and encouraged you to shine brightly for the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. If it’s not your style of music, that’s okay. You can worship God with whatever style of music you like. The point is that we Believers are all brothers and sisters in Christ, serving the King of Glory together as one.
Let us build His kingdom together. Go on, burning one! Ignite the world with the fire of God burning from within you.
Peace,
Jonathan Hostetler
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