I love the old time movies where morality isn’t muddled, the bad guys are caught and the hero rides off into the sunset! Ah, those were the days when families could go to the theater and not blush by what they saw!

In those old movies it’s always easy to spot the villain, if it isn’t by his wardrobe of solid black from head to toe, it’d be by the dramatic music that followed him like a shadow. He may try to be appealing to our story’s hero, but as the viewers watch they know that the music betrays who he really is. In the end, our hero wises up and life goes on happily ever after.

I got to thinking one afternoon, where’s the music in my life? Come on, let’s be honest friends, we’ve all been in situations in life where we weren’t sure if it was of the Lord or not. Wouldn’t it be nice if when we were in that situation we heard the music—a kind of personal orchestra of harmonizing encouragement or warning? Be it the beautiful harmonies that play during the pleasant scenes or even the booming music that accompanies the bad guy? Either way, it’d be nice to clearly know… right?

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me… John 10:27

As I pondered those thoughts I’m reminded that I have something even better. I have the Lord whose word is the music of my soul! If I quiet myself and listen in those times of questioning I will hear His voice—it’s a promise He’s given to all His children!

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

When our heart’s desire is to be in the center of God’s will, we don’t have to be afraid that we will be out of His will, because He promises to give us the desires of our heart. It’s that simple!

Love in Messiah!

Emilee