Melodic Mondays
Those of you who know me know that I love music even though I am not musical myself. I listen to good music as often as I can. It is beneficial to the brain, valuable to the vocabulary, and strengthening to the soul. Isaiah 12:2-3 is a lovely passage that includes this soaring statement of surety: “The Lord JEHOVAH [YAHWEH] is my strength and my song.” This could be translated, “God is my mountaintop and my music.” Yes, He is! Each Monday, I want to study this subject and suggest a song to listen to. Anyone reading this devotional has easy access to any song. (I am an exception because I do not go on a computer or other information device.) If you do not like my suggestion (and we all have different tastes), you can think of or search for one that speaks to you. Then, it can become a source of encouragement throughout the week.
Parents often feel that they have failed if their children are not following Jesus Christ. Let us remember that each individual must make a decision regarding Jesus: we cannot decide for someone else. Also, we do not know when a loved one may finally repent, like the Prodigal Son of Luke 15:11-32 who finally “came to himself” (verse 17) and responded to the love of God. The song “Jesus and Mama” by confederate Railroad reminds us that salvation through faith in the Savior is available to all.