I read Oswald Chambers recently. His comments regarding rest (Matthew 11:28) are very meaningful this time of year. Chambers writes in My Utmost for His Highest, "Jesus says, 'Come unto Me and I will give you rest,' i.e., Christ-consciousness will take the place of self-consciousness. Whenever Jesus comes He establishes rest, the rest of the perfection of activity that is never conscious of itself." As music ministers, the effort used to perform, to accomplish the task, to do the job description must be tempered with this rest - particularly when the pace quickens during the Christmas season. Otherwise, as Chambers points out, in accomplishing the vision for the local church we become conscious of ourselves and not God's power working through us. During your busiest and most challenging moments, be careful not to let your guard down. Take time to go to the author of rest. Never let your focus wander from His empowering presence for which we praise God! It's all about Him.
-Tim Covert
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