Can You Hear The Music?

Years ago I applied to sing in a Christian touring rock band to minister to youth.  I had been accepted as a singer, but when I showed up I was told that I was the new bass player!  Needless to say I was introduced to a whole new way of listening to music as I had to hear the individual parts so that I could learn my new instrument.

When I listen to music today, I still break it down in my head so that I hear the separate instruments playing.  It's a skill that is useful but it doesn't seem to be transferable into other areas--here's what I mean:

Today I read an email that asked the question of why it seems that Rock of Ages is not really open to the movement and leading of the Holy Spirit?  This was not asked in a malicious or hard-hearted manner--it was just a question.  The reason for asking was due to a number of times in our services when God had led us to a place where He wanted to do a deep work in us but we didn't seem willing to trust Him enough to move to that deeper place.

I have to admit, when I read this email, my heart fell.  As the Lead Pastor, I want to be one who is really ready to follow God when He leads.  When the Holy Spirit is stirring, I want to respond so that we will really be changed from the inside out.

But I realized that I am not "hearing the music" right now.  I couldn't hear the "instrument" of the Holy Spirit, because I have been too consumed with all the other "noise" in my head.  Responsibilities are a good thing until they start to drown out the music of God.  There is nothing more beautiful than to hear His Voice and to feel His presense and healing that comes when your spirit communes with His.

Listen to David express his heart to God:
Psalm 63:2-5
"I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.  Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.  I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.  My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you."

David was hearing the music, and his heart was singing right along with it--with Him!

If you are having trouble hearing the music of God, His song designed to bring life and health for you, don't despair, because He will not stop singing.  Let's take some time to stop and be in His presence so our spirits can be tuned in to Him. 

Let's ask the Holy Spirit to help us hear the music again. . . .

BT