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.
Malachi 3:17a makes this promise: “ ‘And they shall be mine,’ saith the LORD of hosts, ‘in that day when I make up My jewels.’” Our Savior God uses the imagery of precious gemstones to indicate how valuable we are to Him. One song that builds on this imagery (I know quite a few) is “Diamonds in the Rough” by the Carter Family. I know this Gospel song because it was one of my father’s favorites. He had a remarkable memory for many things, including song lyrics.