Thursday, May 2, 2013

Isaiah 30:29

"Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel."

Have you ever stopped to think what seven words make a birthday party special?  I'll give you a hint. It is a song with the person's name inserted. That song's ability to make a person feel special is a testament to why it has been a tradition for over a century.

There is power in music and especially in song. Songs have the ability to conjure up almost any emotion.  Back when I was courting my wife I chose a song that captured my feelings toward her, in an effort to express my love and devotion to her. This is exactly what God is promising here, to extend His love and devotion to you through song.

Jesus clearly taught only one doctrine would unify God's people, but God did not promise only one song. Songs are deeply connected to emotions and extremely personal. God is personal with you, hence His promise of a song that uniquely expresses His desires to you.

This promise was written for those who were experiencing great hardship and was meant to bring them consolation. The next time you feel the world crashing around you, stop and listen. God has just the right song for the moment.