"Singing with the spirit of the New Testament sense is singing in concert with the Holy Spirit whose task is focusing on Christ. The deliberate purpose of Chrisitian singing is to exert all the dynamic of this powerful expression to glorify God. Surely the Church does not lack for spiritual, spirited music to sing; but all too often it lacks spirit motivated, spiritual singers to join in the song." From the book Worship - Rediscovering the Missing Jewel by Ronald Allen and Gordon Borror. My heart is not focused on being critical of God's Church. I'm called to the role of an enabler. I know, becoming aware and pursuing God's great benefits should be on the top of everyone's daily to do list. However, we all need coaxing in this pursuit from time to time. Having said that, there is also a wonderful dynamic when properly motivated individuals come together in congregational praise. Spiritually motivated congregations aware of God's powerful presence will see effectiveness in the kingdom of God. Congregational singing becomes a powerful weapon in pursuit of this effectiveness. Some choose to label the results of this pursuit as "overly emotional". But I think when our desire to be motivated in the awareness and pursuit of God's benefits becomes a reality, God's praise in the congregation will be the offspring. This praise will spill over into every part of our lives, including our emotions. And why shouldn't it? What results is a refreshing freedom as God's presence moves in.
-Tim Covert
Tags: Christian Music, Devotional, Worship
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