The Guitar

I have a set of strings
That I pick and play along,
And if I pick and play along enough
It turns into a song.

I have a melody at heart
That molds into my hand.
I read the notes across the page
Upon my music stand.

I set my foot on my stool
And strum away like a fool.

It's a portal to another world.
I stit down when it's 1:00.
I strum and play and pick along
And by the time I'm done
It's three o'clock or more.

I have a set of strings
That one day will be gone,
But regardless where I go
I will always have a song.
You too can also play along.

Day 18

And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands. And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb… (Revelation 15:2-3a).

The Bible tells us many times that a song is an appropriate response to God. Psalm 13:6 says, “I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.” God is good all the time, isn’t He? I thank God for the gift of music. He made it so very good. Some people can spend their entire careers studying it and discovering its mathematical qualities, let alone its aesthetic beauty. I’m also thankful that we will have music in heaven, untainted by the curse of this earth, such a pure mode through which we will express ourselves and enjoy expression forever. Moses sang with the Hebrews after their mighty deliverance in the Exodus (Exodus 15:1-18), and he also gave them a song with the law (Deuteronomy 32:1-43). But in heaven, Moses has a new song for the ultimate deliverance of the earth (Revelation 15:3-4). And I love that it says it is “the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb.” Moses and Jesus become identified together in heaven. Casting Crown’s “Lifesong” attests that our whole lives are like one big song. I want my song to be about Jesus, and moreover, I want it to be identified with Him as if it is His very own song. Don’t you? What music we will make together forever! Amen?

If we’re going to be singing in eternity, we might as well begin now. What’s your song? If you get in a rut, just read a Psalm or sing a worship song, even if you don’t feel like it. It will help you get out of your rut, and you might even begin to feel different. There is definitely power in praise.

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