2 Chronicles 5:13 The
trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the
LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers
raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love
endures forever.” Then the temple of the LORD was filled with the cloud,
Yesterday was the birthday of John Philip Sousa (1854). Sousa wrote some of our most beloved marches
including The Stars and Stripes Forever,
Semper Fidelis, and the Washington Post March. He enjoyed great
popularity during his lifetime for his bands, his marches and his operettas, yet
I wonder if he could know how many feet would eventually march to his music;
how many fireworks would spangle the sky and how many flags would be waved to
the sound of his compositions. Music is inspiring and uplifting although people
have different ideas as to what type music does that. There are many scriptures
about the role of music among God’s people from those marching around Jericho
sounding trumpets, to David playing music for Saul to calm Saul’s soul. Psalms
entreat us to sing and to make music to the Lord.
Ephesians instructs us to replace drinks of spirits with
spiritual songs. 5:18-20 “Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will
ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs
among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the
Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The next time you listen to music
that lifts your spirits, stop and give thanks to the Lord for his great gift to
us.
Thank you Lord for putting a song in our heart and for the
gift of music. Thank you for those who write and perform inspiring music. We praise you in word and song. Alleluia,
amen.
God Bless,
Paige
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