Don’t Just Play The Music

Ephesians 5:15-20 Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I held our first antique sale of the season in our shed last weekend. I had the shed clean, filled to the brim with antiques and my go to Christian music playing on the radio. Several people showed up, but on Saturday a new couple stopped by after being told by a friend about the sales. I made small talk while they continued to shop. When they came to the counter with the items they wished to purchase, the husband saw my devotional book for sale on our long store counter. He asked if I had written the book and then said, “well obviously you did. Your name is on it.” I told him that I had. His reply was…. “So, you don’t just listen to the music.” It was one of the greatest compliments I have ever received.

Don’t just listen to the music. Don’t just listen to your pastor on Sunday mornings….. GO – be the hands and feet of Jesus! You never know who is watching or whose heart you will touch.