Charles Jenkins + Fellowship Chicago - War Lyrics
Lyrics
I got joy in my soul
God is in control
I got Satan on my trail
But I'm singing all is well
He's attacking everyday
But I'm watching while I pray
No matter the attack
I won't turn back
‘Cause This Means War
This means war
I Plead, I Plead The Blood
This means war
I've been in the storm and the rain
But the blood still stays the same
Whatever's going wrong
My war clothes are on
I might be in a daze
But you can't have my praise
Whatever the attack
I won't turn back
‘Cause This Means War
This means war
I Plead I Plead The Blood
This means war
Bridge
You can't have my family
You can't have my increase
You can't have my breakthrough
You can't have my, you can't have my
You can't, you can't, you can't, I Plead
I Plead, I Plead the Blood
‘Cause this means war…
Video
Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago - War (Lyric Video/Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Charles Jenkins + Fellowship Chicago's "War," released in 2015 on the album *Any Given Sunday*, is a powerful anthem of spiritual fortitude that draws directly from the bedrock of faith found in Scripture. The song is not merely a musical composition; it's a declaration of a believer's stance in the ongoing spiritual battles described throughout the Bible. It tackles the reality that life for a follower of Christ is not a passive existence but an active engagement with unseen forces, a concept vividly articulated in Ephesians 6:10-12, which speaks of wrestling not against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world. "War" serves as a reminder that these conflicts are real, but crucially, it frames them within the context of divine victory.
The message of "War" resonates deeply with the Old Testament accounts of God’s people facing overwhelming odds, yet emerging triumphant through faith and divine intervention. Think of David facing Goliath, not with his own strength, but with the assurance of God's power at his side (1 Samuel 17). This is the essence of the song's powerful affirmation: the battle belongs to the Lord. It mirrors the sentiment found in 2 Chronicles 20:15, where the prophet declared, "Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's." The song encourages listeners to stand firm, remembering that their strength comes not from themselves but from the Almighty. It’s a call to arms, not for physical combat, but for steadfast reliance on God's promises, as exhorted in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." The infectious, commanding delivery by Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago amplifies this message, transforming it into a rallying cry for spiritual resilience and unwavering trust in God’s protective and victorious power, ensuring that believers are equipped and encouraged in their walk of faith.