Do you hear the people sing?

"Do you hear the people sing
Singing the songs of angry men
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drum
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes"

If you've ever seen a production of Les Miserables, you will remember the incredible passion and drive with which this song is sung. It is a song of battle, anger at the past, and hope for the future.

As followers of Jesus we are constantly in battle - a spiritual battle against the enemy - which can take many forms, such as a battle against our own sinful nature and our ungodly world. But God is fighting the battle in and through us, so we're not on our own. And what's more, we know we've already won - Jesus made sure of that on the cross! So why, unlike the cast of Les Miserables, do we often approach battle with little passion? Why are we not angry at the works of the enemy? Why are we not hopeful and determined for a better future?

If you can, get a copy of this song and sing along with as much determination as possible to kick-start your day.