"Mediator" by Ghost Ship

I had a chance to sit down today with my friend and fellow Gospelizer, Andrew. We talked about songs/bands that have recently inspired us. We both agreed that "Mediator" by Ghost Ship was definitely towards the top of our list. First off, this song is based off Scripture- 1 Timothy 2:5:

For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,

What stood out to me first was the phrase "He found the captives - Broke the bondage of our chains."  This reminded me of how gracious and patient was/is with me.  Of how many years I willingly chose bondage to Fear, which was rooted in deception and idolatry.  When I think of Jesus setting me free and breaking the bondage of my chains (in Sanctification/Phase 2), I think of the men that God brought in my life to "do life with" and how a Gospel community of transparency and vulnerability became a conduit of God's love, grace, mercy and peace towards me, which led me to repentance.  Whenever I hear a lyrics dealing with chains falling off, it sends me into gratitude for HIS love, HIS grace and HIS mercy that was shown to me through others who were submitted to a life of pleasing the Father...  enjoy and be blessed!

"Mediator" (Lyrics)

He takes our place and stands in front of God on high
He speaks on our behalf since we don't have the right
He pleads before the God who judges hearts of men
Our mediator served the sentence for our sin

There is only one God
There is only one mediator
Standing between God and man
He's the only way to salvation
He found the captives
Broke the bondage of our chains

We have redemption through the price that He has paid
He gave his life to purchase freedom from the fall
Our mediator was the ransom for us all

The man Jesus Christ
Who gave us His life
The man Jesus Christ
The last sacrifice
The eternal Son
He was, He is, He is to come
Messiah has come
He was, He is, He is to come

The true Son of Man
He was, He is now on His throne
The atonement Lamb