Captured by The Digital Age

               Starting today, I am going to take each Friday and pick a song and share it as well as some thoughts about the song. Because I get to see these guys play live tonight, along with Bellarive and my good friend Matt Adler, I thought I'd start with "Captured" by The Digital Age.

Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG9K0lUDwI0

And the lyrics:

Love, You've captured me again
Love, You steal my heart

And oh when I reach out
You're always there
You've captured me again
Oh God
You steal my heart
And oh when I reach out
You're always there

Cause love has come to rescue me
Your love has come to set me free
Your love, love is all I need
Your love
Hey!

Love, You've captured me again
Oh my God
You steal my heart
And oh when I cry out
You're always there

Cause love has come to rescue me
Your love has come to set me free
Your love, love is all I need
Your love

Your love has come to rescue me
Your love has come to set me free
Your love, love is all I need
Your love

I've never felt more found
Than when I'm lost in you
My head may spin around
Like the stars of the night sky do

Your love has come to rescue me
Your love has come to set me free
Your love, love is all I need
Your love
 

 This song is one of my favorites, and a favorite in my house because of the video. My 4 and a half year old and almost 2 year old daughters love this song and the video. But there's more to the song than an absolutely fun video, created by the band and their fans. 

 The Digital Age is the continuation of The David Crowder Band, minus David Crowder and Mike Hogan. These guys are making some great music, and have a great "debut" album. But this song was the first I heard, and the first that caught me, and continues to get me.

 Many of us in the church focus on the rules and regulations, the should and should not. And there is a place for the rules and regulations. But stop for a second. Be still. Be quiet. Think about this. God loves you no matter what. God created you in His image, He redeemed you when you were His enemy. He forgives you EVERY TIME you repent. No questions asked. So....how do you feel when you think about that? I'm overwhelmed. I'm joyful. I'm exuberant. And that is where the heart of this song comes in.

 The song is upbeat and joyful, and the lyrics reflect that. And of course, the video does too. God has captured us with His love. God is with us at all times and hears us when we cry out. There is rescue and freedom in God's love. And as Christ followers, we are called to share this good news. Why not do it in a joyful manner?

 So, today and every day, let's go out and share the news that God's love is joyful, refreshing, and captures us in an amazing and powerful way!