Mar. 28

“–speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord. Ephesians 5: 19.

In an unusual way this verse came to me as we walked the beach at sunset. There was a large group of people watching the sun. This is a traditional expression that perhaps shows awe over God’s creation, but at times it borders on sun worship. Almost unnoticed, in a small shelter next to the beach, was a husband and wife singing to the Lord. I can’t express it any other way. They had a keyboard and guitar, and their voices harmonized beautifully in songs that praised Jesus. I had never heard any of the songs before, and it was somewhat sad that only a handful of people were listening. Several thoughts came to mind-- “narrow is the way”--“where 2 or 3 are gathered”.

I asked the singers, “What church do you represent?” Should I have been surprised to hear the response? “We believe the church is within our hearts. We are here only to praise Jesus”. Someone in the audience requested a specific song, and they replied, “We only sing songs that we, ourselves, have written”.

How else should it be? I could see that there was extreme talent here, but it was all dedicated to the Lord. Oh, that we all could do this. After sunset we left as the group was finishing, and I could only think that I had seen more of Jesus. Their cup was running over with songs that were so wonderful, yet unknown to the world. Are there ways we too can express Him? Certainly yes, and we need only to seek His guidance in offering our spiritual gifts. Perhaps only a few will see or hear, but that is not our concern.

Thank you Lord for the gifts you bestow.  Amen.
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