Plus Esclaves

Bethel Music's song 'Plus Esclaves' is a powerful anthem of liberation and divine love. The lyrics convey a deep sense of spiritual freedom, emphasizing the transformative power of God's love. The opening lines, 'Tu m'as ébloui par tes mélodies / Tu m'entoures d'un chant d'amour,' highlight the overwhelming and captivating nature of divine melodies that surround the believer with love. This love acts as a shield, providing deliverance from enemies and dispelling fears, as seen in 'Chant de délivrance devant mes ennemis / Toutes mes craintes s'enfuient.'

The recurring declaration, 'Je n'suis plus esclave de la peur / Je suis enfant de Dieu,' serves as the song's central theme. It underscores the believer's transition from a state of fear to one of divine kinship. This transformation is further elaborated in the lines, 'Avant ma naissance / Tu m'avais choisi / Appelé par mon nom / Tu m'as adopté.' These lyrics reflect the Christian belief in predestination and divine adoption, suggesting that the believer's identity as a child of God was established even before birth.

The imagery of crossing the sea, 'Tu fends la mer et je peux la traverser / Mes peurs se noient dans ton amour,' evokes the biblical story of the Exodus, where God parted the Red Sea for the Israelites. This metaphor signifies the believer's journey through life's challenges, supported by divine intervention. The song concludes with a triumphant affirmation of salvation and identity, 'Tu m'as sauvé, alors je peux chanter / Je suis enfant de Dieu,' celebrating the freedom and joy found in being a child of God.