Set Apart for the Service of Music
Since the time of King David and even before, music has played a huge role in our worship of God. David and the leaders of the army actually set apart some of the Levites for this service. (I Chronicles 25:1) Then, the musicians were divided into groups like the rest of the Levites to do their service at different times of the year. I know all of us have been blessed by the music ministry in various ways.
The musicians were actually prophesying with their instruments. It is the same today in our churches. We sing songs that are directly from God's Word or songs that speak forth the meaning of God's Word, which is what prophecy means. In David's day they used all types of stringed instruments as well as percussion instruments like cymbals to give variety and freshness to the songs and their messages. When we hear the Word of God from skillful musicians who are dedicated to the service of the Lord, we receive a blessing that is unique, because music communicates straight to our soul. At NHBC we are blessed to have this type of music and musicians, and I am thankful for all of them.
Tomorrow, I intend to read I Chronicles 27-29 and II Chronicles 1.
The musicians were actually prophesying with their instruments. It is the same today in our churches. We sing songs that are directly from God's Word or songs that speak forth the meaning of God's Word, which is what prophecy means. In David's day they used all types of stringed instruments as well as percussion instruments like cymbals to give variety and freshness to the songs and their messages. When we hear the Word of God from skillful musicians who are dedicated to the service of the Lord, we receive a blessing that is unique, because music communicates straight to our soul. At NHBC we are blessed to have this type of music and musicians, and I am thankful for all of them.
Tomorrow, I intend to read I Chronicles 27-29 and II Chronicles 1.