Ready for Battle

Tedashii’s New Release- May 31st

Rapper Tedashii’s newest album “Blacklight” drops on May 31^st, courtesy of Reach Records. I became a fan of Tedashii when I attended a 116 Clique concert last year, where he rapped with other gifted artists like Lecrae and Trip Lee. What impressed me so much about that night was that the performances were not only excellent, they were edifying to listeners. The entire event was completely gospel-centered and they gave all the glory to God. It was awesome. Check the artists out on http://reachrecords.com/. 

Trix Are for Kids

This week I had the opportunity to watch the first music video from “Blacklight”: Tedashii’s new single called “Need It Daily” featuring PRo. The second verse of the song really resonated with me. PRo raps:

“Satan try to trap us like ‘Go pursue sin’
I'm like ‘Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids.’
I know only in Christ we gon' be free
Through His blood we've been redeemed
Them chains no longer holdin' me”

Armed Against Attacks

The other day my friend reminded me that in any battle, it’s important to know who the enemy is and what your own weaknesses are. It’s like that in our battle against Satan. He is the father of lies; his weapons are deceit, trickery, and manipulation.  Read Matthew 4:1-11 or Genesis 3 to see some of his tactics. Often, he will start with a half truth and quietly slip lies into the midst, or even try to twist Scripture. He likes to sow seeds of doubt about who God is: “If God really loved you, then He wouldn’t have let this happen…”  Satan knows our weaknesses and lusts and plays into them. Why? It makes him angry that you no longer belong to him but to Christ!

But brothers and sisters, the enemy has no hold over us. We are no longer slaves to our sin; we can be aware of the enemy’s tricks and pray against them. Remember if you have accepted Christ as the Savior and Lord over your life, you are dead to sin and alive in Christ (Romans 6:11). The precious blood Jesus shed on the Cross has washed your sin away. Now that doesn’t mean that we are suddenly perfect, without struggle or sin. But when we stumble, we can repent, knowing that the blood of Christ has redeemed us and gives us strength to walk in His light.  

For further reading: Romans 3-8, Ephesians 6:10-20, and Jude 24-25 are some amazing passages of encouragement and instruction on this topic.  And check out Tedashii’s newest single “Need It Daily,” off his upcoming album “Blacklight,” in stores and on iTunes May 31^st!

Blessings,

Joanne Michelle

“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 
-1 Peter 5:8-11 (ESV, emphasis added)