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 partial to old foundations made of rock. They are not as functional as modern foundations of cement, but they do have character, beauty, and extraordinary craftsmanship. Ephesians 2:19-22 uses the imagery of an ancient stone foundation in relationship to the Church. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is described as “Himself being the chief corner stone” (verse 20). This symbolism is employed in the seventh-century hymn “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation.” We do not know its author, but we do know that we share the same faith in Jesus. For this last Monday in Rocktober, we will listen to a rendition by the Scottish Festival Singers.