The Gift of Music by David Jeremiah

Friday, July 7

The Gift of Music 

And so it was, whenever the spirit from God was upon Saul, that David would take a harp and play it with his hand. Then Saul would become refreshed and well, and the distressing spirit would depart from him. 
1 Samuel 16:23 

Recommended Reading 1 Kings 10:11-12

It’s a natural instinct—singing to calm a fussy infant. Yes, there’s usually rocking and bouncing involved, so maybe it’s not just the singing. But most parents don’t rock or walk with a fussy infant in silence. There’s just something about gentle singing that seems to help.

And not just with infants. Very few people, after a tiring and stressful day at work, come home and turn on hard rock or heavy metal music. But they will turn on something soothing, uplifting, or encouraging. Given the amount of music that apparently fills the halls of heaven (Revelation 5:9-10, 13; 14:1-3; 15:3-4), it should be no surprise that we, made in the image of God, respond so positively to edifying music. Such music certainly helped King Saul when he was distraught. David playing on the harp soothed Saul’s soul when nothing else would.

We are so surrounded by music via various media that we can easily forget the power of edifying music. Remember to incorporate beautiful music into your daily routines.

The sole object of all music should be the glory of God and pleasant recreation. 
Johann Sebastian Bach