Have you ever considered yourself God’s instrument, or asked Him to use you as one? This morning after going on a substantial rant about some issues that irritate me, I realized that as a believer and a supposed example, I probably sounded like a sour violin note to those around me. Benny Goodman I was not, more like an 8 year on their first lesson, (God bless children’s music teachers!). That’s because I was trying to use the instrument on my own merits instead of letting God play through me. I was MY instrument, (or perhaps even Satan’s…ouch) instead of God’s. Fortunately, for those who believe, this can be reversed (and forgiven!) quite quickly. Using prayer, repentance, worship and/or God’s word to connect with His Holy Spirit can make us a clean and fine-tuned instrument ready for His use. God tells us that the results of this Holy Spirit connection include, “…love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Gal.5). When we let Him play these notes through us, we do sound like Benny Goodman and others might just ask us where we take our lessons…and if we all played like this together, what an orchestra we could be! Something to think about…
God loves you just as you are, come meet with Him. Lighthouse of Faith, 141 E. Main St. in Canton. Service is at 10:30 a.m. (Also can be viewed on Lighthouse of Faith- Facebook live). Call 570-673-5912 and get messages and more at www.lighthousecanton.com Until next time, look up and smile!