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<\/a>There are times when I need a good cry. It\u2019s hard to explain, but when it\u2019s been a while since I\u2019ve cried, I create a situation for me to do so in order to keep from finding myself in a blubbering scene in public. So I watch Carousel<\/i>. It works every time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
And to get my grandchildren interested in watching musicals, I have Pete\u2019s Dragon <\/i>recorded and we watch it on occasion.<\/p>\n
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Of course during the Christmas season, I am able to watch the best of the best musicals. White Christmas<\/i> and Holiday Inn<\/i> must be on my watch list.<\/p>\n
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My Mom will be arriving next week for Thanksgiving and stay into December. One of the activities I have planned is to go to a local dinner theater to watch their performance of White Christmas<\/em>. I am so excited to see it again!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So why is it we love musicals so much? Because of the tunes! Catchy songs like \u201cGood Mornin\u2019,\u201d \u201cSomewhere Over the Rainbow,\u201d \u201cTen Minutes Ago,\u201d \u201cSome Enchanted Evening,\u201d \u201cYou\u2019ll Never Walk Alone,\u201d \u201cMoney, Money, Money by the Pound,\u201d \u201cEaster Parade,\u201d and \u201cWhite Christmas\u201d pull us in with their melodies and rhythms.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s been true for a long time. Music has been around since the beginning. And we find a whole list of songs throughout Scripture. So let\u2019s see what musical numbers we find in God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Moses begins our journey with his song in Deuteronomy 32:1-43. He concludes this song by telling the Hebrew nation that the words within his song were more than idle words. They were life. Moses was a great motivator.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Moses is joined by his sister Miriam and together they sang a duet after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15:1-18. They praise God for His mighty works and for His reign over the earth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Judges 5:1-31, Deborah recites details of the conquest Israel fought and won with God\u2019s assistance. Her song begins with praise and ends with devotion to God. Life is victorious when God is in it with us.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We see Hannah praising God in 1 Samuel 2:1-10 for the gift of a son. She was so thrilled to finally be comforted in motherhood. \u201cMy heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is filled high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.\u201d <\/i>(1 Samuel 2:1 \u2013 NIV) We too can use these words when our needs are satisfied by God.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Then there is David. The young shepherd who played his harp to the sheep and to King Saul. Whose anguish, requests, repentance and praise are noted throughout the Book of Psalm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n But we also see a special song by David in 2 Samuel 22:1-51 after God\u2019s deliverance. After recalling the entire experience, David praised God. \u201cThe Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!\u201d<\/i> (2 Samuel 22:47 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Solomon is much like his father in the song writing department. Another book of songs are found in the Song of Songs. From friendship to lover, this book is filled with poetic music that shows great admiration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After the birth of John the Baptizer, Zechariah\u2019s song was filled with praise to God. But he also sang of what John\u2019s role would be. That John would lead the way for the coming Messiah. That John would prepare the way for Him. What joy Zechariah must have felt to know that his son would do such a great thing. It\u2019s no wonder he was singing!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Which leads me to our final song. Mary\u2019s song. This young, righteous woman had just been told of her role in bringing the Messiah to the world. She was up to the task. And she couldn\u2019t keep from singing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We find her song in Luke 1:46-55. Let\u2019s look into her heart for a moment and gain a little understanding of what she was feeling.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cMy soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.\u201d<\/i> (Luke 1:46-47 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mary\u2019s soul and spirit rejoiced!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Music has been important throughout time. And it hasn\u2019t stopped. The great worship song writers of our time continue to share praise music with us and inspire us to live lives worthy of God\u2019s gift of grace.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I believe we enter into a Christian musical during each worship service. There is music. There is a story. There is a message. There are people involved who lead us to a point where we are encouraged to make a decision. And God is in the midst of that worship musical.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you listening to God\u2019s song? Is He calling you to something? Repentance? Service?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And, do you have a song? What ideas are included within your song? What message are you singing for the world to hear?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I do enjoy a good musical. There is just something about a great tune and meaningful lyrics that touches my soul in a way like nothing else can. I pray that you will find God\u2019s music in your heart this Christmas and every day throughout the year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n <\/p>\n