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.
Back when I was a boy (isn’t that how old geezers like me are supposed to begin stories?), our beloved Pauline had the young people sing “Church in the Wildwood” as special (?) music in church. As we approach Thanksgiving, I look back over fifty-six years in this little church that I am now privileged to pastor, and I am truly thankful for the faithfulness of God and of His people. The version of “Church in the Wildwood” that I have selected is by the Hudson Harmony Band. I hope that you will enjoy their decidedly unique rendition, and I also hope that it will spur good memories and thanks to God for His goodnesses.