Kutless

Many Christian music groups have unique reasons for choosing the band name they record under. Kutless is an obvious example. Based on Romans 3:23 (For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord), the band members say that "He took our cuts for us...leaving us Kutless."

The Portland-based rock group has released our current Song of the Week, "Strong Tower." Every time I hear the song, I think of two things: Nahum 1:7 and The Wizard of Oz. Strange, I know, but hear me out.

In Nahum 1:7, the prophet writes, "The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him." God is the one we run to in times of trouble; we can always find safety in Him. And who can forget one of the opening scenes in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy's family and friends all spot the tornado approaching and rush to the storm cellar for safety. They trust that shelter to withstand the violent impending storm.

In much the same way, the Lord desires for us to have faith in Him so much that we take shelter in Him during the tough trials of life. Rather than trusting in ourselves or someone or something else to get us through the hard times, we must consciously decide to run only to the Lord, for He is the only one in whom we can safely take refuge.

I hope you enjoy "Strong Tower," plus a couple of other songs from Kutless in the playlist down in the sidebar.

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For the complete lyrics to "Strong Tower," click here.