not today
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Trouble won't throw me
Won't break me
Won't scare me
No more
Fear must have thought I was faithless
When it came for my heart

'Cause I got a song that will never die
I know Your love is the reason why

I'll sing the night into the morning
I'll sing the fear into Your praise
I'll sing my soul into Your presence
Whenever I say Your Name
Let the devil know not today

Tell me did the enemy panic
As You took up that cross
Tell me did the darkness cry mercy
As You rolled back that rock

'Cause I know Your life is the life in mine
I know Your love is the reason why

I'll sing the night into the morning
I'll sing the fear into Your praise
I'll sing my soul into Your presence
Whenever I say Your Name
Let the devil know not today
Whenever I say Your Name Jesus
Let the devil know not today
Not now not ever again

Your love stood down death
Crushed the devil's head
Fear is just a liar
Running out of breath
The fight beneath Your feet
I'm standing on Jesus' Name
So let the devil know not today
Let the devil know not today No no
Not now not ever again Jesus
Let the devil know not today, not today, not today

I'll sing the night into the morning
I'll sing the fear into Your praise
I'll sing my soul into Your presence
Whenever I say Your Name Jesus
Let the devil know not today
Let the devil know not today
Not now not ever again

Let the devil know not today




Let the devil know not today
Let the devil know not today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hillsong United's song Not Today describe a person who is no longer afraid of trouble, because they have faith in God's love. The song begins with the statement that "Trouble won't throw me, won't break me, won't scare me no more". The person seems to have gone through some difficult times in the past, but their faith has given them strength to face whatever comes their way. The chorus of the song proclaims that the singer has a "song that will never die" and that they know God's love is the reason for their endurance.


The second half of the song shifts to a declaration of victory over the enemy, with the singer asking if the devil panicked when Jesus took up the cross, or if darkness cried mercy when He rose from the dead. The bridge of the song declares that God's love conquered death, and that fear is simply a liar. The singer takes a stand against the devil, declaring that they will not be defeated, but will continue to sing God's praises and declare His victory over their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Trouble won't throw me
Difficulties will not defeat me


Won't break me
They will not make me give up or lose hope


Won't scare me
They will not make me afraid, because I know God is with me


No more
I have overcome my fear and doubt


Fear must have thought I was faithless
Fear may have thought I did not trust in God


When it came for my heart
When I was feeling anxious or worried


'Cause I got a song that will never die
I have a faith that will last forever


I know Your love is the reason why
I know God's love gives me strength and courage


I'll sing the night into the morning
I will worship God even in difficult times


I'll sing the fear into Your praise
I will turn my fears into thanksgiving and praise to God


I'll sing my soul into Your presence
Through my worship and prayers, I will feel closer to God


Whenever I say Your Name
Whenever I think of God or pray to Him


Let the devil know not today
I will not let the devil make me feel afraid or doubtful


Tell me did the enemy panic
Did Satan become fearful


As You took up that cross
As Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross for our sins


Tell me did the darkness cry mercy
Did the darkness beg for mercy when Jesus rose from the dead


As You rolled back that rock
When Jesus rose from the dead and left the tomb


'Cause I know Your life is the life in mine
I know that God's strength and love lives in me


Your love stood down death
God's love defeated death


Crushed the devil's head
God defeated Satan by conquering death


Fear is just a liar
Fear is not based on reality, but rather on uncertainty and doubt


Running out of breath
Fear cannot last forever


The fight beneath Your feet
God has already won the battle against Satan


I'm standing on Jesus' Name
I am relying on the power and love of Jesus to overcome my fears


Not now not ever again Jesus
In the future, I will not let fear control my life because of my faith in Jesus


Let the devil know not today, not today, not today
I will not let Satan and fear control my life today, or any day




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joel Houston, Matt Crocker

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@benjaminlewis3327

Jesus will never give up on us amen

@conscienceent7

The Father of all lies. He really tries to make us believe he has power, but God's love stood down death, crushed the devil's head. What a powerful statement and reminder!

@mee6745

Your love stood down death
Crushed the devil’s head
Fear is just a liar
Running out of breath
The fight beneath Your feet
I’m standing on Jesus’ Name

@jicheleurma1444

NOT TODAY, NOT TODAY! IN JESUS' NAME!!

@juanmarcosabadia2871

Had an emotional break this past week. God meet me again and healed my heart. He gave me the victory over the lies of fear and terror. And this time, once and for all. Now I have peace, strength and joy. Listening to this, I know I will never be that sad again. I know I'm loved, confidente and secure in God's hand. So, let the devil know not today. Not now. Not ever again.

@tobiasboston5663

Marcos Aballan Praise God! I'm happy for you Marcos! ✝

@NikkiForbesMusic

Marcos Aballan Amen Amen!!!

@tafadzwamunezvenyu7623

Amen. The devil is a liar! God bless you and give you strength

@rebeccawillmore3405

This is so awesome, I'm so happy for you! The Lord is good!!😀🌼

@leannegiblonio

His love stared down death, crushed the devils head, fear is just a liar running out of breath, the fights beneathe your feet marcos lets stand on jesus name & let the devil know not today!

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