I have had the privilege of teaching some wonderful Christian young people in the past years. This semester is no exception. The Texas Baptist College freshmen class is one of the best groups of young people I've ever met. We've only had a few weeks together in music practices and classes and the bond of fellowship is already there. Two new groups have learned five songs in just three rehearsals. Wow! I can't believe it, I'm very joyful about their enthusiasm, but I'm more amazed at what God can do when we yield our time, spirits, and talent to His will.
Today during a piano lesson, I noticed my student's keychain. It said "Believe", that is her "word". Mine is "hope". "Believe" is a great word for anyone setting out to do something great for God and I thought today that we all need that in every ministry when we want to accomplish something eternal.
I read this morning that "the just shall live by faith", Galations 3:11. Each time, musician, that you go to practice with a music group, choir, teach a lesson, or choose a song, you are exercising faith. You have to "believe to see". There is no guarantee that any of your labor will turn out, but you must BELIEVE.
Humanly speaking, with all of the obstacles, human failures, schedule changes, and attitudes that need adjusting there could be little or no music made in our churches. But when we, by faith and belief, are faithful to take the steps day by day, then God does a miraculous work - He responds to our faith and trust in Him.
I am believing, by faith, that God will give our church musicians the strength, concentration, health, and ability to sing over forty specials for our Homecoming Revival coming up in October. If you think about it, it is a daunting task. But, we haven't crossed our eyes, sighed, or dreaded the challenge, we are excited and know that we need to BELIEVE and exercise our faith, God will do the rest and will bless beyond our expectations.
Are you a Believer?
