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.
Last week, we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the pivot point of the Christian faith. I Corinthians 15:20 says, “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.” Thus, because Jesus rose from the dead, Christians are assured of resurrection unto life eternal. The traditional Gospel song “We Shall Rise” is a joyful statement of this truth. The bluegrass version by Emmylou Harris, backed by Vince Gill, is interesting, but I prefer the older version by the Carter Family.