1 CHRONICLES MOMENT – (02MAY19) Within the genealogy written
within 1 Chronicles 6, we see that it mentions David putting some of the
Levites in charge of the music for the house of the Lord when the ark was
returned. This was very important to have the Levites in charge of this because
music is a MINISTRY. They were responsible for handling the people and things
of God. Therefore, all that represented God was to be Holy in His presence.
Many people downplay the power and influence that music has,
but listening to either the right or wrong kind of music can set the tone for a
person’s mood. Prior to David becoming king, he had been called to serve King
Saul as a harpist because the evil spirits that tormented Saul only went away
with the sound of music. Therefore, if music can make demons leave, can the wrong
type of music also give them an invitation into a person’s soul? Of course, it
can. Many artists have sold their souls to the devil for fame, money and power.
Not all music that claims to be Christian or Gospel is
created equal. Some music is being used to seduce even the Christian that
claims to be godly by taking lyrics from a secular sexual song and changing a
few words to stamp Christian on it. It is important to judge the fruit before
you buy. Some musical artists have demons attached to them and if you purchase
their music, those same demons will become a part of you. Sad to say, some of
the musical artists, including those who claim to be Christians, are living
lifestyles contrary to that of a Christian and the music is being made only to
make money. For example, a few years ago, the famous R&B singer, R. Kelly,
made a gospel song called, “You Saved Me,” after he had been brought up on sex
charges concerning alleged sexual acts with a minor. Yet, after the charges
were dismissed due to lack of sufficient evidence, he went back to making
derogatory music. But the Gospel community embraced the song without testing
the spirit to see if he had changed for God.
We are all called to be ministers of reconciliation. We,
however, cannot reconcile anyone to Christ if we are living contrary to God’s
will and entertaining things such as music, movies, and other things that are
not uplifting to Christ. Does every song that we listen to have to be Christian
labeled? Ask God what He would have you to do with the music that you entertain
and listen for His answer. Something to ponder…
QUESTION OF
THE DAY – (02MAY19) Jozadak’s name means “Jehovah
justified” and was listed in the genealogy. He had been taken into exile by
Nebuchadnezzar when the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem and Judah. His name has
significance in its meaning. Judah and Israel had been disobedient to God. They
did every possible wicked thing that could be imagined and had no real heart
for change. Therefore, when God allowed them to go into exile, He indeed was
justified.
One day,
God’s hand is going to remove from this land, and He will be justified. God has
given us as a nation an abundance of grace and mercy. Yet, we as a nation
refuse to give up our sins. It is not good enough to say, “God bless America.”
We are not appreciating His blessings when we live in total defilement of His
ways. Knowing this to be true, are you
doing all you can to witness to others? Are you sharing the gospel about Christ
to those that you know are lost? Do you have a plan to evangelize in your
community? What are you doing for Christ to usher souls to Him? We must all do
our part. You cannot wait on the preacher, evangelist, teacher, or someone else
to do what you can do. Everyone plays a part. Are you doing yours? Something to
ponder…
1 CHRONICLES
MOMENT – (02MAY19) In our readings we see where it takes a break from the
genealogy to mention the Levites who had been given land by the Israelites. God
had told Moses that the Levites were not to have an inheritance because He was
going to be their inheritance. They were, however, given towns and their
pasturelands. One day, we will have some new real estate. It will not be on
this old earth because God is going to create new heavens and a new earth. Yet,
we will have a new home in glory. Our land will never be taken from us. We will
never have to take out a mortgage, pay a landlord, take out a second mortgage,
get an eviction notice, or go into foreclosure. It comes without leases,
contracts, or deeds, but there is just one catch. Your name must be written in
the Lamb’s book of Life. That’s it! Simple huh? Maybe not, but God gives us the
ability to rely on Him by accepting Jesus into our hearts and living for Him.
That is the ultimate deal guaranteed to make all parties happy in the end.
Something to ponder…
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