By Pr. Rich Futrell
In the beginning, God’s voice sang in symphony and crafted the cosmos. From the dust of the earth, He sculpted Adam, infusing him with the breath of life. Soon, sin crept in, and its discord fractured the harmony between God and man. Darkness descended and draped the land, a world of wonder now lost in brokenness and despair.
Except, God refused to abandon His beloved children. So love’s refrain echoed in the darkness. Jesus Christ, the Word incarnate, stepped into time’s dance. Born in a humble stable, His life became a perfect song of obedience and love. On the cross, He bore sin’s weight, enduring the punishment we deserved. Such a sacrifice, to bridge the chasm between Heaven and earth to restore the broken chord.
On the third day, death’s dirge sang its dying note as the empty tomb trumpeted Christ’s triumphant hope. Eternal life now flowed to believers through faith. Slaves to sin no more and adopted as God’s heirs into His eternal symphony.
God’s grace sings a heavenly aria through Word and Sacrament, resounding in our souls. The waters of baptism welcome us into God’s embrace, joining us in a divine duet with Christ’s death and defeat of the tomb. The Lord’s Supper, a feast of remembrance, nourishes faith and draws us closer to Him, in a sacred dance of redemption and love.
Faith’s song, unbound by time or place, infuses life with purpose and grace. From dawn to dusk, from birth to death, God intertwines with our lives, underlying the rhythm of our days. In kitchens and boardrooms, nurseries and nursing homes, God works, singing His story through the music of our lives. Faith’s anthem fills each measure with purpose and meaning, gifting the world with God’s hymn of hope.
Redeemed by Christ, we dance to the rhythm of His love. Now, God’s hands help shape our life’s clay, so each moment and doing can flow with His grace. In work, home, and neighborhood, we serve others with the strength He provides. God is the Master Composer who works through us, His instruments, to create a symphony of compassion and kindness for His purposes.
Our lives testify to His grace as we crescendo through our days, songs of hope in a world filled with sorrow. With every act of love and word of encouragement, we plant seeds of faith, leaving a trail of God’s melody wherever we go.
So, we aren’t only the authors of our own song but part of God’s grand composition. With open hands and grateful hearts, we receive His gifts, trusting in His goodness and wisdom. This posture of reception frees us to serve others.
Consumed no more by our own needs and desires, we can turn our attention outward, our talents and treasures as instruments of His love. In our various vocations, the things God gives us to do, we become conduits of His grace, channels through which His love can flow.
Our life’s heartbeat pulses with the rhythm of receiving and serving, being filled up and poured out. A dance of grace, this delicate balance between resting in God’s presence and working for His kingdom. So, we move to the music of the gospel, our lives transformed, our hearts aligned with His.
The dance is not without missteps. The world brims with brokenness and pain. Sin lurks as it threatens to ensnare and entangle. Let’s be honest, for we ourselves are far from perfect. So, we stumble and fall, and stop listening to the music of God’s dance. In those moments, our hope lies not in our performance but in the finished work of Christ, whose grace guides us back to the path of righteousness.
In life’s challenges, our steadfast refrain is God’s unchanging love and promises. Our Lord’s love song remains unsilenced as He works everything in our lives for our timeless joy and eternal splendor. Trust in His wisdom, though the way be unclear, for His faithfulness never wavers.
Christ’s love anchors our souls, lending us strength to waltz through life’s fading melodies—and when the world’s music grows silent. The grace flowing from Christ enables us to forgive and love, to help transform lives, one heart at a time. So, we press on, awaiting our resurrection day, when the dance forever changes. Abide in Him with the Spirit’s song resonating within, a foretaste of the eternal joy awaiting us. Amen.
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