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God has called you out of darkness into His marvellous light,

But it’s not enough just to be called, even though it’s such a delight.

But how you affect the darkness depends on your life, how much are you giving?

Are you ready to succeed in every area of your Christian living?

It’s when you do what you’re called to do, that you cause the devil to be upset,

It’s when you pursue your purpose with fervency, that you become a threat.

You occasionally turn up for church on Sunday morning only, a casual churchgoer,

You’re not really committed to any standard God has set; you’re satisfied with living lower.

You’ve read about evangelism, had soul-winning seminars, but you won’t go into action,

You still come inside the four walls of the church, to be preached at for spiritual satisfaction.

You couldn’t care less about your pastor’s vision, or what he has planned to do,

You’re so caught up in your own things; you say it’s good enough for the church but it’s not for you.

The devil isn’t so bothered about you, so he won’t pursue,

Because you’re not a threat, he’s not concerned about you.

You have read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, and you say you know it all,

But when you’re asked to do something in church you reply, ‘Me, thou shalt not call.’

You’ve become so holy and spiritual, you’ve lost your zeal to fast and pray,

Filling your belly with food has become more important, somehow you’ve lost your way.

Some of you have to be told to lift your hands and praise the Lord; you’re like puppets on a string,

You’ve become so cold and quiet as if you haven’t been blessed, as if God hasn’t done a thing.

He didn’t give us gifts and talents to bury in the sand but to use,

Instead of making good use of them, we just stand still and refuse.

Well, the devil isn’t worried about you; he wouldn’t even waste his time,

He’ll just say to you, “Carry on with what you’re doing, that’s just fine.”

Are you a threat to the kingdom of darkness?

There are Christians who are a threat to the kingdom of darkness, who follow and obey leadership,

They don’t forsake the assembling of themselves together, but they come out to enjoy fellowship.

They are the ones who aren’t afraid to share the gospel with whoever they meet,

It’s the few that are willing to be different; they’ll stand for the truth whether at home, at work or on the street.

They don’t just read the Word but do research, studying to show themselves approved.

They’re intercessors; they fast and are strong in spirit, on a rock that cannot be moved.

They don’t have to be told to praise God, but there are praises inside them just waiting to come out,

The type of Christian that’s full of joy and can’t keep quiet – they’ve always got a shout.

When you’re a threat, the kingdom of darkness unleashes an all-out attack,

If they can’t kill and destroy you, they’ll hope you’ll turn back.

When you’re a threat, there’s a temptation that comes upon you so strong,

There’s a battle in your mind, trying to draw you to do wrong.

When these things comes against you, don’t back down or give up but pursue,

Knowing in all things you’re more than a conqueror and that God will see you through.

If you know you’re a threat to the kingdom of darkness, continue and let the devil fret,

And if you think you’re seeing victories in your life, you haven’t seen anything yet.

But if you’ve fallen asleep, wake up and become a threat,

And let’s send the devil and his angels into confusion; let’s make them mad and upset.

Are you a threat to the kingdom of darkness?