In the background
I was in a supermarket going about my shopping when I caught myself whistling along with the song being played in the background. You know that kind of music. Some call it elevator music. Most of it is actually produced by a company called, Muzak.
What’s funny is I had kind of been whistling and humming along with the Muzak song for several minutes before I realized that the song being played was a song called “Kashmir,” originally written and performed by Led Zeppelin.
I used to blast Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir in my 1973 Capri on a Pioneer tape deck through a pair of Jensen 20oz. magnet speakers. Oh yeah! Rock and roll! But now I’m whistling this rock masterpiece by arguably one of the best rock bands ever whilst I bag some cilantro and Serrano peppers. This is such a perfect picture of what can happen to us when grace gets lost in time.
As time passes
When you’ve been around the things of God for a while, grace can get lost in the shuffle. You remain thankful for the grace that forgave and cleansed your sins, but your spiritual senses can grow dull. You can even get wrapped up in doing things, albeit things that are good, but they begin to preoccupy you more than grace.
To this God responds…
“I want nothing to do with your religion projects, your pretentious slogans and goals. I’m sick of your fund-raising schemes, your public relations and image making. I’ve had all I can take of your noisy ego-music. When was the last time you sang to me?” (Amos 5:22-23, The Message)
Today, take a moment to stop and let grace sweep over you afresh. Allow your spiritual ears to hear the love song that once swept you away. Let the volume of God’s love be turned up loud. You don’t have to do anything but simply enjoy.
I was given a ride by a friend 5 days ago. The drive was a couple of hours, and I thank God for her, because this was not an optional trip. My son came down for Summer, from CSU Chico, the train arrived after 10pm, and she works, interns, goes to school, and babysits her grandbaby. Her playlist was all the old school rap that I used to listen too; Tupac, NWA, Too $hort, etc. I was singing right along. My music choice for a while has been Christian based. For the last couple of days, I have found myself singing the rap songs in my head. I do enjoy the beats, but the lyrics do not honor and express my love and appreciation for Jesus. Thank you for this article.