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 have mentioned several times that one of my father’s favorite singers was Roy Acuff, who sang many country classics and Gospel songs. His down-home style and subject matter appealed to many working people. One such song is “Lord, Build Me a Cabin in Glory,” which was sung by many other musicians, including Bill Monroe. Acuff’s rendition is a folksy interpretation of our Lord’s promise in John 14:2c: “I go to prepare a place for you.” The humble Christian of this song understands that the most important aspect of heaven is not a mansion but is simply being there with the Savior, Jesus Christ.
(The only video that I could find is on an album. Hover over the time line until it says 34:48 and the song will start shortly.)