Using my husband’s computer while mine was not
working, I discovered that he often uses headphones to listen to music or
Internet shows while doing other things on his laptop. I was searching the web
for a song that has been running through my mind. I opened up a version to see
if it was the tune that I was looking for. As the selection began to play, nothing
could be heard. Checking the volume setting, I found it was up but still could
not hear the song that accompanied the video on the screen. Then I looked down
and discovered that headphones have been connected. Because the computer table
has a little pocket just beneath that connection port, the headphones were not
obvious. They were neatly tucked in the pocket with only a small length of wire
reaching to the computer. I disconnected the headphones long enough to listen
and ensure that the song was the one I have been seeking. I then replaced the
headphones so that it would be ready for my husband when he next used his
computer.
I had not closed the website but left the selection
to play out assuming that it will shut off at the end of the song. Going about
my business which led me in and out of the den, I thought that I could hear the
traces of music but was certain as to the source. With the back door open it
could have been a neighbor enjoying the beautiful day outside. But as I neared
the door the strains of music faded rather than becoming louder. Walking back
near the computer desk I found the source. The website I had visited had not
stopped playing after the song I had selected. It had continued playing other
tunes by the same band as well as tunes from another band with a similar music
style. This had gone on for about 20 minutes without my being aware of the
music coming into my home.
As I laughed at you myself for this oversight, I
thought of how God’s tune is always playing and we can easily be unaware of its
constant presence. Despite our inattention God’s presence is always with His
children. “The
Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He
will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction]and in His love He will be
silent and make no
mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with
singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17 AMP) God our father has chosen to live in us. He is
singing over us continually and His song brings great joy.
Angels are continually
crying out in the presence of God. Of a vision Isaiah wrote. “And one cried to
another and said, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is
full of His glory!” (Isaiah 6:3 AMP) We have
evidence of angels joyfully crying out from Jesus birth to His yet to come to return. “Then suddenly
there appeared with the angel an army of the troops of heaven (a heavenly
knighthood), praising God and saying, Glory to God in
the highest [heaven], and on earth peace among men with whom He is well pleased
[men of goodwill, of His favor]. (Luke 2:13-14 AMP) They announced
His birth and will fall at His feet before the throne. “Then I looked, and I
heard the voices of many angels on every side of the throne and of the living
creatures and the elders [of the heavenly Sanhedrin], and they numbered ten
thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands, Saying in a loud voice,
Deserving is the Lamb, Who was sacrificed, to receive all the power and riches
and wisdom and might and honor and majesty (glory, splendor) and blessing!” (Revelation
5:11-12 AMP)
All we must do is listen with our hearts. There is
song all around us. Our spirits are longing to join in. As we remain aware of
God’s presence, we will become aware of the song and wish to sing along. “And He has put a new song in
my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and
worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the
Lord.” (Psalm 40:3 AMP)
So wait no longer!
Listen up. Hear the beautiful strains of heaven’s song and join in. As a
contemporary chorus says, “Turn it up, this sound of praise. Make it louder
than any other.” Join your voice in a raucous song of praise to our mighty God.
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