Making Music to the Lord

 

Making Music to the Lord Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:15-20 Some of us are spiritually hungry and wondering why the Holy Spirit doesn’t fill us. Perhaps it's because we receive so much but don’t give anything out? When we start sharing the blessings we have, making bigger plans to serve and bless others, we will find that the Holy Spirit is already ahead of us, pouring out more blessings than we can even handle, trusting us to share them with others. There is a beautiful parallel in nature. The Aeolian harp, which makes the most heavenly music, is nothing but a set of strings arranged in harmony. When left to the touch of the wind, divine-like notes are produced, as if angels were playing the strings. In the same way, our hearts can be so open to the Holy Spirit that He can play upon them, spontaneously making heavenly music as we go about our day under the guidance of the Lord. By A.B. Simpson and C.Stevens

 

He is Watching Over Us

 

He is Watching Over Us After bidding them farewell, Jesus went up on the mountain to pray. He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. Mark 6:46,48 Jesus didn’t come immediately. It was almost morning by the time He appeared, and the disciples had been struggling in the storm all night. Yet, even though He didn’t come right away, He was not indifferent to their suffering. From the mountainside where He was praying, Jesus kept His eye on them. He saw that they were in serious trouble. All that dark night, He watched over the little boat carrying His disciples through the waves. This image is deeply meaningful. The boat in the storm is a picture of Christ’s followers enduring the storms of life. Sometimes we may feel forgotten, but Christ’s eye is always on us! He sees us struggling, battling against the waves, beaten down, and distressed. He is fully aware of our difficulties and has sympathy for us in every struggle. Not only does Jesus SEE us, but He is on that mountain PRAYING for us! This should give us great strength, encouragement and comfort. And remember, Jesus always comes on time. He may delay, but it’s never too long. When we call upon Him in our troubles, we can trust that He hears us, sees us, knows exactly how hard it is for us, and will come at just the right time! by J.R. Miller