I’ve heard it said that one unique feature of Christianity is that we sing. Songs of praise, worship, encouragement, exhortation, confidence… we are a singing people. Ever wonder why?
Some might say (and rightly so) it’s for the joy and hope we have as God’s redeemed children. And in that one word “children”, we may have our best answer. Ephesians 5:1says, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children."
I grew up in a musical family. My parents sang, so I sang. I imitated my parents. We imitate our Father God. And we know God is a singer because of Zephaniah 3:17-- "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
Did you ever think that Jesus and His disciples probably sang songs of worship and praise together?
Scripture tells us in Hebrews 2:11,12 that Jesus sings:"Both the One who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. He (Jesus) says, "I will declare Your name to My brothers; in the presence of the congregation I will sing Your praises."
So let’s get imitating our Lord. Sing!
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord..."
Welcome to The Volunteer Choir Department, where fire is encouraged, not quenched--if it's the fire of the Spirit!
If you're part of a volunteer choir or involved in the worship of your church through music, I hope to encourage and support you. You pour out all that energy, learn all those notes, sacrifice so many hours; let's make sure you get filled up between times.
Who am I? I'm a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. I've served local church choirs for over 30 years as director, and I love this ministry! You can read more in "about me" if you like.
I'm often up early. This morning it was beyond early, but there are perks: the birds sent up a cacophony of praise by 4:30 a.m. They have a long work day ahead of them finding food, locating nesting sites (stay out of our garage, please) and building materials, maybe even feeding offspring already. And yet, the first thing they do when day begins is sing.
Have you noticed it's also the last thing they do before night brings sleep?
Let me do the same. "I will praise the Lord at all times. His praise will continually be on my lips." Psalm 34:1
If you're part of a volunteer choir or involved in the worship of your church through music, I hope to encourage and support you. You pour out all that energy, learn all those notes, sacrifice so many hours; let's make sure you get filled up between times.
Who am I? I'm a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. I've served local church choirs for over 30 years as director, and I love this ministry! You can read more in "about me" if you like.
I'm often up early. This morning it was beyond early, but there are perks: the birds sent up a cacophony of praise by 4:30 a.m. They have a long work day ahead of them finding food, locating nesting sites (stay out of our garage, please) and building materials, maybe even feeding offspring already. And yet, the first thing they do when day begins is sing.
Have you noticed it's also the last thing they do before night brings sleep?
Let me do the same. "I will praise the Lord at all times. His praise will continually be on my lips." Psalm 34:1
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