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.
The traditional English carol “God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen” rejoices in the nativity of Jesus, our Savior. Its refrain is based on the angel’s message in Luke 2:10: “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” The lyrics invite us to join in the celebration that began on that first Christmas. We will listen to a version by Southern Raised.