Sometimes when reading a music score that is unfamiliar for
the first time with an orchestra it can be confusing. I look at the music and if
it is not followed note by note, in the correct rhythm and the right key
signature and tempo I can get lost. The conductor waves his arms , the wind blows the music and I am not with it. Can
this be true of a Christian who does not follow the word of God in order? Every
jot and every title is there for a reason and should be read in order in it's
proper context. The conductor is the Lord, he knows the word, but are we
following Him in the proper order and context? If in an orchestra, you must be
in the right place to be in the correct lead or harmony with the score. We play as the
composer intended the music composition to be heard. As a Christian in the body
of Christ we are to be where God has assigned us a part and we are to play lead
or harmony in unity with the whole group that we are a part of.
2Tim 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
1Co 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all
the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
1Co 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but
of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
Confusion may come when we are separated from the body, and when we are
tired and distracted. Stay in tune, stay connected, study, pray, be diligent,
look carefully at where you are, and are you in the proper place in the LORD's
orchestra? As a member of the body of Christ you have an assigned position, do
not be distracted from God's direction and purpose. Keep your eyes upon
Jesus. A final thought, to fail is to be ashamed. When someone is counting on you and you do not do your part, there is shame. We must abide in Christ to do his work.
Mark 8:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
1Jn 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
1Jn 2:29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
Rom 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Rom 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Are we all in our places? The conductor has his arms up, get ready to play your part. Some are too loud some are too quiet. Some are not paying attention and some are right with it. We are to perform with confidence.
Php 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
