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.
When hardships press heavily upon us, it can be difficult to get needed rest at night. I often remind myself of the comforting words of Psalm 127:26: “He giveth His beloved sleep.” Each moment of rest is a personal gift from God; even that thought is conducive to sleep. The song “Angels, Rock Me to Sleep,” made famous by bluegrass legend Bill Monroe, celebrates this truth. We will listen to a more recent version by Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives (a truly great name for a band).