MP3: I Rebuke The Darkness

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I Rebuke the Darkness - Song History
Words & Music: Dennis Jernigan
August 3, 2013

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the powers,
against the world forces of this darkness,
against the spiritual forces of wickedness
in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 6:12 NASB

This song was born after a long period of intense
attacks by the enemy. Multiple cars broke down.
House repairs needed. Wife breaks her leg and
requires a hospital stay of 5 days and a recovery
time of over 8 weeks. On top of these things add
the constant barrage of the enemy from the world
that says I am wrong for proclaiming freedom from
homosexuality. Just read some of the comments
left on my YouTube testimony site. In addition, a
film is being produced about my life along with a
recording of my songs by young Christian artists
and the artists willing to be associated with the
documentary are few and far between.
What sent me over the edge to receive this song?
Driving my daughter home from Ft. Lauderdale,
FL to Oklahoma over a two-day period, the car
simply dies 125 miles from home...on a very busy
I-40! Had to be towed home...and I walk in the
house to discover the downstairs bathroom
flooded...from a leak from somewhere UPstairs!

On the Florida trip I had decided to finally read
Waking the Dead  by John Eldridge. It’s all about
how the enemy is the enemy and he desires to
get us to lose heart! That was me! And then while
on the trip, my daughter asked to go see Man of
Steel...and God spoke to me through that film!
I came away blessed by the Lord deep in my
heart. It actually left me feeling reborn in a way.

Concerning my destiny: Jonathan Kent says to
Clark, “You are my son, but somewhere out there
you have another father, and he sent you here
for a reason. And even if it takes you the rest of
your life, you owe it to yourself to find out what
that reason is.”

Clark says to Lois, “My father believed that if the
world found out who I really was, they’d reject me,
out of fear.  He was convinced that the world wasn’t
ready.  What do you think?”

Concerning the call upon my life to declare my
redemption through Jesus: Jor-El says to Kal-el
(Superman), “You will give the people an ideal to
strive towards. They will race behind you, they will
stumble, they will fall.  But in time, they will join
you in the sun.  In time, you will help them
accomplish wonders.”

Concerning how alone I feel at times: Pre-teen
Clark Kent says to his mother, Martha, “The
world’s too big, Mom.” Martha Kent replies,
“Then make it small.  Focus on my voice.
 Pretend it’s an island out in the ocean.
Can you see it?”

I know I am not Superman. But being raised
on a farm, I know what one seed that falls
to the earth can accomplish.

Bottom line? I must remember that the enemy
is at work against me...but the Lord is for me.
I must remember that God has called me and
that, according to Romans 11:29 NASB, “...the
gifts and are calling of God are irrevocable.”

I will fight...because that is who I am - a warrior
of the Kingdom fighting for the King...

Dennis Jernigan

Verse
We are at war!
We are in conflict
With the darkness and its principalities!
We are at war!
In constant conflict
In a world that, day by day, grows more deceived!

So get your heart prepared to fight!
No matter what, follow the Light!
So let us boldly face the night
And keep our eyes fixed on the Light!

Chorus
I rebuke the darkness in the name of Jesus!
I rebuke the Liar! I rebuke the lies!
I rebuke the darkness by the blood of Jesus!
Call down holy fire! Open blinded eyes!

Verse
Remember to put on the armor!
Let the helmet of salvation guard your mind!
Take up the sword of the Spirit!
You are the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ!
Do not lose heart! Just stand and fight!
You're not alone! Look to the Light!

When you're knocked down stand up again!
Though live or die, we will still win!

Chorus
I rebuke the darkness in the name of Jesus!
I rebuke the Liar! I rebuke the lies!
I rebuke the darkness by the blood of Jesus!
Call down holy fire! Open blinded eyes!

Bridge
Jesus! Jesus! The mighty name of Jesus!
Jesus! Jesus! The Way! The Truth! The Life!
Jesus! Jesus! The mighty name of Jesus!
Jesus! Jesus! The Way! The Truth! The Life!

Chorus
I rebuke the darkness in the name of Jesus!
I rebuke the Liar! I rebuke the lies!
I rebuke the darkness by the blood of Jesus!
Call down holy fire! Open blinded eyes!

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