I use this song as my spiritual awakening. I lost my home, my dog Sunny, and my cat Humphrey. Sat, October 10th I lost my love of 14 years to addiction. Though painful, I am finding new hope and strength in Jesus, and in so doing I'm awakening to a renewed purpose, Gods purpose. "Blessed are you who weep, for now you shall laugh.". I could go on.... Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
I am so sorry for your loss Jeffrey... God is going to reward you for not turning away from him is your deepest and darkest time... I have my own sorrow pain and misery that I'm dealing with and this gives me hope and never turning my back on my true and Heavenly Father
Indeed, so true. Even more today than when you posted this comment. The Lord has given me eyes to see that this "Coronavirus" is just an evil plan to keep us in fear so they can finish setting up the new world order. 5G will be used to blanket every inch of the planet, so they can cause us to want the biometric chip: ID2020. That ID will be the mark of the beast. Look at the website for it, and read about it - it tells you right there you will not be able to buy or sell without it. May the Lord give you eyes to see, and strength to endure in faith. What a horrible time it would be to fall and struggle with belief when they are about to do many other live military exercises that harm us. Hundreds of millions will die from disasters that look natural that THEY will cause, using 5G, and HAARP systems. There will be a tsunami in Hawaii this year, or next year sometime, and probably one in the US. There will also be a major power outage that causes sewers to backup and people to get sick and die while also not having a way to get clean water, and they will take our food away. This "virus" will keep coming back, because it's the only thing they have to keep us in fear, so they can finish these exercises to depopulate us. This will give them much more control over us, and they can then use military weapons to kill anybody protesting, or opposing government entities. I love you. Please keep your eyes open, and listen to the Lord. Let the Holy Spirit give you wisdom. Bless you in the name of our beautiful Savior Jesus. ❤️🙏
Indeed. It is more relevant because more & more (especially in the time of the global takeover via covid) the world will be rejecting those of us who cannot, will not comply with worship-of-the-State. The people of God worship God alone, no other.
Thank you for providing this song by Petra which I was looking for. We are NOT of this world. Our citizenship IS in heaven; not here where only our body is recognized. As New Creations in Christ we are all called to be Ambassadors for CHRIST in a strange land hostile to our cause and presence. Oh, Dear Lord, let us not be faint or weary. Strengthen us and fill us with wisdom and love in order to serve you the best in this strange land. Join all of us in heart and SPIRIT that we may be emboldened to face and complete each day with mission accomplishment. We love YOU so much. Thank YOU so much for what YOU have and are doing for us. We sing praises to YOUR awesome holiness forever!
This wonderful song is a prophetic wake-up call for all the real believers for the times is running out,whatever we've been called to do we must do it quickly for I truly believe in my heart that Yeshua is coming soon, and like he said behold I come quickly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel the same, Henry Dixon. This world is dimming very quickly and plunging in darkness. But we need to be lights while we can!!!!! Our time is short on this earth....People are dying all around us. May He give us His love and mercy to share His grace with them. :) :) :)
From the time I ask God in to my heart I was not longer part of this world and have long to return to my home in heaven, for I died and have return for a short time, that others may know God is real
I heard this song for the first time around 25 years ago and it is 'still' on the top 10 list for me. My favorite song by Petra. Thanks for posting it.
One of my favorite songs of all time. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; [Philippians 3:20 NASB]
Great song very encouraging. I was looking up a Bible verse and thought of this old song. What you have done has lifted me up and encouraged me. God bless you for doing this
My former husband and passed away in Nov 2017. I turned him onto Christian music he got a tattoo of NOTW. I love this song this song is so true thank you Petra
I learned about this Great group back in 1993 and I Love the messages they give in there songs. It’s Sanctified Sunday 07/18/2021 and this is Exactly how I feel being in this world. Looking so forward to the day or night when the Lord Returns to take His Bride Home 🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳
The lyrics in this song are far more relevant and applicable and way more thought provoking than when it was first produced. Petra was truly ahead of their time. God's Word is the same today as it was back then. Sharper than a two edged sword!
This has always been my favorite Petra cd! Ever since I was sweeping and mopping my parents kitchen and dining room and listening to am radio and discovered Christian music Petra etc great memories and yes VERY pertinent to today Oct 2020
“For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God...” “Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them”--Hebrews 11:10,16
This song really takes me back to a time when being save was everything. I think to much knowledge has cause us to for get that. Its not the do's and the don't it just Living for Him.
"Not of this World" by Petra remains a powerful encouragement as well as a potent Call-to-Action as we witness the final acts of the drama of Human history. Very thankful for this 🫶🏼
This song speaks for all,particularly the prevailing problems that's the root cause of hatred and war, the urge for holding lands which is given to us from heaven above but instead we divide and fight for ownership of the existing land and property but in the end we're a stranger, we're alien for a short journey
Wonderfully nostalgic!!! Right after being saved while in the military stationed at Ft. Hood, TX I heard this group. I think that they actually came to Ft. Hood. It was 1975 and they were still in the birthing stage of popularity and it was a very small group of listeners in a field as in a small revival meeting back then. I thought that they were great and their new non-traditional style and great musical ability really impressed me as a babe in Christ. This song didn't come out till the early 80's but I do remember how popular it was. Because of its anchorage in God's timeless Word it will always be so true and relevant.
So relevant today in this trying world of Christians being killed all over this world and no one speaks against it. This song says it all we are here to tell others of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Jeffrey Hastings may the Lord richly BLESS You. Stay strong brother. Hes coming BACK SO VERY SOOON. BE THE LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD. PRAYING FOR YOU BRO...
I have loved this song for so many years ! ... i'm glad i found it ! Petra was so great for me in my Army years , now all i have to do is find one more song from them ..... " Let the wind blow " , it's not easy to find , but i love their music so much .... i'll never give up ! ................ Their music was so special and helpful to me ! THANK YOU PETRA ! .... YOU ARE STILL LOVED !
I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. 16"They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. John 17:15-16
Thanx Lil Sis for reminding me of the days when i was on fire for the Lord,Some how i lost my way home but thanx to God for using you to post this song I am on my way HOME!
I believe it's better to me than even when I listened to it when it first came out. So biblical and great craft of songwriting. That whole project is still one of the greatest classics of all time. It is eternal for it speaks of eternal purpose and destiny of the believer. God bless you for posting this timeless message.
As a Christian (first) and science fiction fan (next), this song meets both sides of my spirit! Not to mention the terrific musicianship! I remember hearing this in the (gasp!) late 70s; scary thought!
Amen'' I am truly a stranger and a pilgrim in this land. My heart hurts being here, as I see the evil and perverted things happening in this dark world. Pray Father Jesus come, and take us from this land, that where you are we shall be there also. God help us down here to be a light to the lost, that they repent and give their lives to you.''' I know Jesus that your return is very close now, and my testimony is to save all that be chosen. God Bless'''
I love this song. It was one of the first Christian songs I ever remember hearing, and it remains a favorite of mine. I noticed you had some Hillsong on your page, but I didn't see "Mighty to save". That is by far their best song (in my opinion). God Bless !
Wow, takes me waaaaaaay back to the 80’s and an absolute fireball for Jesus!
I first heard this back in the 80s as a new Christian. I still listen today in 2021
A fitting song in a world in a pandemic .
come lord Jesus!
( AGREED, BUT PLANNEDEMIC)
I use this song as my spiritual awakening. I lost my home, my dog Sunny, and my cat Humphrey. Sat, October 10th I lost my love of 14 years to addiction. Though painful, I am finding new hope and strength in Jesus, and in so doing I'm awakening to a renewed purpose, Gods purpose. "Blessed are you who weep, for now you shall laugh.". I could go on.... Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
+Jeffrry Hastings I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you and heal your heart.
+Jeffrry Hastings - The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, Blessed be the name of the lord, dont ever forget that!
+Jeffrry Hastings - The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, Blessed be the name of the lord, dont ever forget that!
+Jeffrry Hastings thank you for your words...
I am so sorry for your loss Jeffrey... God is going to reward you for not turning away from him is your deepest and darkest time... I have my own sorrow pain and misery that I'm dealing with and this gives me hope and never turning my back on my true and Heavenly Father
My first purchase EVER was Petra's "Not of This World"! I love this album FOREVER! We have work to do before we go home.
This is the most honest and deepest Petra song ever written... This is more relevant for today that it was when it was first released
"Hit You Where You Live" is most honest and deep, imo. It's a topic no one made into a lyric before. It's still zooming over most people's head.
Indeed, so true. Even more today than when you posted this comment. The Lord has given me eyes to see that this "Coronavirus" is just an evil plan to keep us in fear so they can finish setting up the new world order. 5G will be used to blanket every inch of the planet, so they can cause us to want the biometric chip: ID2020. That ID will be the mark of the beast. Look at the website for it, and read about it - it tells you right there you will not be able to buy or sell without it. May the Lord give you eyes to see, and strength to endure in faith. What a horrible time it would be to fall and struggle with belief when they are about to do many other live military exercises that harm us. Hundreds of millions will die from disasters that look natural that THEY will cause, using 5G, and HAARP systems. There will be a tsunami in Hawaii this year, or next year sometime, and probably one in the US. There will also be a major power outage that causes sewers to backup and people to get sick and die while also not having a way to get clean water, and they will take our food away. This "virus" will keep coming back, because it's the only thing they have to keep us in fear, so they can finish these exercises to depopulate us. This will give them much more control over us, and they can then use military weapons to kill anybody protesting, or opposing government entities. I love you. Please keep your eyes open, and listen to the Lord. Let the Holy Spirit give you wisdom. Bless you in the name of our beautiful Savior Jesus. ❤️🙏
Indeed. It is more relevant because more & more (especially in the time of the global takeover via covid) the world will be rejecting those of us who cannot, will not comply with worship-of-the-State. The people of God worship God alone, no other.
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Yes indeed! More relevant now than when I sang it in Youth Choir in the 80's! Wow. So on point. I'm in tears.
Beautiful song, more than dust in the wind!
Thank you for providing this song by Petra which I was looking for. We are NOT of this world. Our citizenship IS in heaven; not here where only our body is recognized. As New Creations in Christ we are all called to be Ambassadors for CHRIST in a strange land hostile to our cause and presence. Oh, Dear Lord, let us not be faint or weary. Strengthen us and fill us with wisdom and love in order to serve you the best in this strange land. Join all of us in heart and SPIRIT that we may be emboldened to face and complete each day with mission accomplishment. We love YOU so much. Thank YOU so much for what YOU have and are doing for us. We sing praises to YOUR awesome holiness forever!
This wonderful song is a prophetic wake-up call for all the real believers for the times is running out,whatever we've been called to do we must do it quickly for I truly believe in my heart that Yeshua is coming soon, and like he said behold I come quickly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amen! I agree
I feel the same, Henry Dixon. This world is dimming very quickly and plunging in darkness. But we need to be lights while we can!!!!! Our time is short on this earth....People are dying all around us. May He give us His love and mercy to share His grace with them. :) :) :)
henry dixon amen
henry dixon Amein !!!
Yess ! :)
I sense this more and more with each year and my time leaving this place. We ARE STRANGERS who are just passing through.
From the time I ask God in to my heart I was not longer part of this world and have long to return to my home in heaven, for I died and have return for a short time, that others may know God is real
I heard this song for the first time around 25 years ago and it is 'still' on the top 10 list for me. My favorite song by Petra. Thanks for posting it.
It's like the best Jesus song ever
..stand together in faith my brothers and sisters in Christ.
This song was ahead of it’s time and STILL IS💎 Stay rooted in TRUTH, Hope-Filled Aliens👑❤️💎Beyond Coronavirus in 2020👑❤️💎
My deceased son 1/19/2017 said he was not of this world...he said he had higher morals...
He is no longer of this world.
Isaiah 57:1,2
One of my favorite songs of all time.
For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; [Philippians 3:20 NASB]
Great song very encouraging. I was looking up a Bible verse and thought of this old song. What you have done has lifted me up and encouraged me. God bless you for doing this
awesome song! i grew up listening to these guys xo
One of my all time favorite songs that has so many levels of biblical and spiritual meaning.
We must not forget about this message!
Jefferson Diegues Jesus will come back on a white horse
Most memorable song from the time I rededicated my life to the Lord in 1988!
My former husband and passed away in Nov 2017. I turned him onto Christian music he got a tattoo of NOTW. I love this song this song is so true thank you Petra
I am from Brazil, and i am very happy to this post. God bless you!
I learned about this Great group back in 1993 and I Love the messages they give in there songs. It’s Sanctified Sunday 07/18/2021 and this is Exactly how I feel being in this world. Looking so forward to the day or night when the Lord Returns to take His Bride Home 🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳
The lyrics in this song are far more relevant and applicable and way more thought provoking than when it was first produced. Petra was truly ahead of their time. God's Word is the same today as it was back then. Sharper than a two edged sword!
Among the greatest vocalists in all of Christian music! Love this group!
I have Always Loved This Song From YEARS Back... Then for it to come to My Mind Today? Am So Thankful I found it on TH-cam!
This has always been my favorite Petra cd! Ever since I was sweeping and mopping my parents kitchen and dining room and listening to am radio and discovered Christian music Petra etc great memories and yes VERY pertinent to today Oct 2020
“For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God...” “Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them”--Hebrews 11:10,16
gen2ex right on The Mark David John Beld akaGOON
This just give a goosebumps lyrics is so cool every thing is just lit love from India nagaland kohima
Every night i'd heard a voice singing as it sooth me, a voice of my deceased mother Angela, bless her spirit to finally lay to rest.
Still loving this in 2022♥️
I first heard this back in the day. And I'm still listening to it today
Now, THIS is awesome Christian music! Even before I got saved, I listened to these guys...great memories!!! Still love the original Petra!
best Petra song ever
Greg X. Volz was by far the better lead singer. Loved his voice.
Memories flooding
This song really takes me back to a time when being save was everything. I think to much knowledge has cause us to for get that. Its not the do's and the don't it just Living for Him.
"Not of this World" by Petra remains a powerful encouragement as well as a potent Call-to-Action as we witness the final acts of the drama of Human history. Very thankful for this 🫶🏼
Thank you.... one of my fav Petra songs...speaks to all who are awake and longing for our Lords soon coming !!!!
This song speaks for all,particularly the prevailing problems that's the root cause of hatred and war, the urge for holding lands which is given to us from heaven above but instead we divide and fight for ownership of the existing land and property but in the end we're a stranger, we're alien for a short journey
I love the message of this song, I love petra
One of my most favorite songs by Petra! Powerful message for believers in this day and age in which we now live!
Love peta they helped me through hard times, such a unique and exact way to put it the tune, tehwords.. perfect.
"...soon we will depart from here..." Maranatha!
The Holy Spirit has been singing this to me for over a month! I am so thankful you uploaded this! My local Christian station didn't even have it!
wow that's a classic :) and the words still hold True
This was my first christian record album when I was 17 yrs,now Im 46 and still Love it,Thanks for uploading it,it brings me such joy! God Bless
thats true "we are stranger , we are aliens and we are not of this world " in the name of JESUS OUR SAVIOR !!!!!!
We are strangers, we are aliens, we are NOT of this WORLD 🌎!!! Our home is Heaven, Hallelujah to the LORD GOD OMNIPOTENT!!!
This a beautiful song! My Songbook "He Is Our Song" has only the First and Second Verses-the Third, so perfectly Sums up THE GOSPEL COMMISSION!
I am totally out of words, this song is so atual... I almost can't stand to wait the my Lord's calling
Wonderfully nostalgic!!! Right after being saved while in the military stationed at Ft. Hood, TX I heard this group. I think that they actually came to Ft. Hood. It was 1975 and they were still in the birthing stage of popularity and it was a very small group of listeners in a field as in a small revival meeting back then. I thought that they were great and their new non-traditional style and great musical ability really impressed me as a babe in Christ. This song didn't come out till the early 80's but I do remember how popular it was. Because of its anchorage in God's timeless Word it will always be so true and relevant.
this is the soundtrack of my youth. Loving it.
Never heard this one before. I place it in my top 10 favorite Petra songs. Thanks for posting.
This is a message we all need as we see what man is doing messing up God's world
The world has only shown me pain and suffering, but thank God for Christ Jesus, this world is NOT all there is to existence...
So relevant today in this trying world of Christians being killed all over this world and no one speaks against it. This song says it all we are here to tell others of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Jeffrey Hastings may the Lord richly BLESS You. Stay strong brother. Hes coming BACK SO VERY SOOON. BE THE LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD. PRAYING FOR YOU BRO...
SimplyBeautiful ThankYou 4Sharing Sis n Petra!!! ❤ 🕊 MuchLove
Habe ich früher 1000 mal gehört und wiedergefunden.100 Prozent gut
Everytime I listen to this song, it reminds me of my mother who loved Petra
Thank you for posting this great song, it's all new to me and I'm loving it! God Bless you!
thank you for song and lyrics. Love it.
Estou aqui ouvindo está canção acho que pela milésima vez.Nunca canso linda
Perfect for this world today! I have always loved this song and went back to it today and wow!!
it's June 2020 and I couldn't feel more like an alien right now. Jesus, please hurry and come for your Bride!
Thanks for posting this. I love it so much.
I have loved this song for so many years ! ... i'm glad i found it ! Petra was so great for me in my Army years , now all i have to do is find one more song from them ..... " Let the wind blow " , it's not easy to find , but i love their music so much .... i'll never give up ! ................ Their music was so special and helpful to me ! THANK YOU PETRA ! .... YOU ARE STILL LOVED !
I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. 16"They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. John 17:15-16
Ouvindo agora, parece que foi composta esses dias 🙏🙌
Bless the Lord for our eternal homeland soon and very soon we are going to see the king
Just passin' thru.......,
Anybody remember "TRUCKIN'"? The old man character on t-shirts? He always says, "JUST PASSIN' THRU".
You did great with this Lilian! Thank you for giving to The Lord!
I completely agree I really cant see how someone could ever live without jesus!!!^_^
Thank you very much! Glory be to the Lord! God bless you too =)
lilianbvale God bless you, lilian.we live for God, not this world David John Beld akaGOON
masterpiece/ not too preachy ...but straight to the point on a bed of amazing sound
Great description! Perfectly worded.
i never felt like this was my home....thank God.
Thanx Lil Sis for reminding me of the days when i was on fire for the Lord,Some how i lost my way home but thanx to God for using you to post this song I am on my way HOME!
Beautiful song with a strong message...thank you for the wonderful video...be blessed!
I believe it's better to me than even when I listened to it when it first came out. So biblical and great craft of songwriting. That whole project is still one of the greatest classics of all time. It is eternal for it speaks of eternal purpose and destiny of the believer. God bless you for posting this timeless message.
I finally found this song!
Hidden with YOU is ME 💗💗
thank you so much lilberlandi for posting this...it is part of what has brought me through decades
+Jonathan “Big Dummy” Ingram You're welcome, Jonathan! God bless you!
Agreed! These guys were amazing songwriters..not like today. These guys were masters of their craft!
love this petra song ,,memorys listening playing my guitar to this
I so loved this song....and I still do?
Amein this is why I don't fit in anywhere but in Him (Yeshua/YHWH) 👑💛👆🙌
love this visual with supporting scripture and two more years later it really applies.
lots of memories. God's bless
Take us home Lord maranatha
As an atheist I can still comfortably say that a good song is a good song.
Hermosa banda ❤ y más hermosa cuando le cantamos al rey de reyes. Toda la gloria para él
Great and reaffirming song of truth, If all Christian would actively remember.
Not of this world one of the best songs.#Petra
As a Christian (first) and science fiction fan (next), this song meets both sides of my spirit! Not to mention the terrific musicianship! I remember hearing this in the (gasp!) late 70s; scary thought!
one of my all time favs from petra
Bela mensagem. A caminhada do cristão é de peregrino. A melhor parte, a terra prometida de glória está por vir.
Amen''
I am truly a stranger and a pilgrim in this land. My heart hurts being here, as I see the evil and perverted things happening in this dark world. Pray Father Jesus come, and take us from this land, that where you are we shall be there also. God help us down here to be a light to the lost, that they repent and give their lives to you.''' I know Jesus that your return is very close now, and my testimony is to save all that be chosen. God Bless'''
I love this song. It was one of the first Christian songs I ever remember hearing, and it remains a favorite of mine. I noticed you had some Hillsong on your page, but I didn't see "Mighty to save". That is by far their best song (in my opinion). God Bless !