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.
I am not a fan of urban areas. I doubt that I will ever travel; but if I did, I would avoid cities and tour rural areas. There is one great exception – the heavenly city. Its description in Revelation 21:9-22:5 is impressive beyond words. In fact, the Apostle John used comparative words such as “like” and “as” because his vocabulary was inadequate to depict its grandeur. The old Gospel song “The Wonderful City” speaks wistfully of the Christian’s future home. We will listen to a version by Jimmy Rodgers (one of my father’s favorite singers) and Sara Carter.