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 JEHOVA [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 I was a lad, a wise Sunday school teacher had my class memorize Psalm 46:10a: “Be still, and know that I am God.” I am quite certain that she had at least two reasons in assigning that verse. First, she knew that we needed to learn more about God. Second, she wanted us to be quiet in class and in church! “Be Still and Know” is a contemporary song by Hillsong Worship that also incorporates elements of Psalm 23. I prefer the acoustic version for the obvious reason that it is quieter.