RAISE A HALLELUJAH
13th May 2020
Over the past few days the song, “I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies” has been constantly with me. I had heard the circumstances surrounding its composition and went to the internet to refresh my memory.
The story is set in the Bethel Church in California. A young couple Joel and Janie sent a text to their friend Jonathan Hesler to say their son Jason aged 2 was seriously ill and not expected to live. This was compounded when a few days later their 4 year old Addie was diagnosed with the same condition.
Jonathan writes: “As soon as I got the text, I felt like the giant of unbelief stood in front of me, I thought Jaxon’s going to die tonight, we’re not going to see the miracle.”
But something indescribable happened to the Heslers, while they were praying for a miracle. A song suddenly came out of their mouths and they started to sing a powerful declaration against the giant Jason was facing.
I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies
I raise a hallelujah, louder than the unbelief
I raise a hallelujah, my weapon is a melody
I raise a hallelujah, heaven come to fight for me
They made worship a powerful weapon against the forces of the enemy. Their hymn of praise became louder than the unbelief. After medical treatment and countless prayers, the family received a miracle from God. Jason and Addie were able to go home. Their bodies in full health.
We are living in a battle against the Coronavirus enemy, your may also be fighting other battles. There is great power behind praise and worship, so never underestimate the power of your praises.
The song continues;
I’m gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive
I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me
I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the darkness flee
I raise a hallelujah, in the middle of the mystery
I raise a hallelujah, fear you lost your hold on me
Sing a little louder
In the presence of my enemies
Sing a little louder
Louder than the unbelief
Sing a little louder
My weapon is a melody
Sing a little louder
Heaven comes to fight for me
You can hear this song on YouTube - click this link - I raise a Hallelujah
by Charles Sibthorpe
