I love music and I simply love listening to hymns of old and the golden oldies too.
When I’m all alone in my car I usually have my radio on and most times I press the scan button and wait for something that I like. And when I find what I enjoy I engage in singing along. Now I may not know all the words but that’s okay, I just make up my own. I was raised in a home with lots of music. My dad was a professional drummer. In fact he played with Jimmy Dorsey, The Big Band, back in the 30’s & 40’s in New York. Whenever there were gatherings in our home my dad would bring out his drum and just play even if no one engaged in singing; he just simply enjoyed playing. And, I remember how great he was. Even though he would have loved me or my brother to learn music neither of us had an interest. However, I could bang some beats on the drum; if I must say so it was pretty good, so I thought. But, the issue was I didn’t know how to read music. Looking back I wish I learned to read music. I was so thankful that both of our children loved music and they learned how to read it. too. As a parent I was blessed whenever I watched them in their concerts. Our daughter was in the high school marching band and attended many competitions: Her band won many competitions which awarded them a trip to march in Disney. Also, she had a great honor to march in the NY ticker-tape parade that welcomed home the hostages from Iran. Our son played guitar in school and was awarded “Who’s Who” in music. We attended his church a while back and were so blessed to see and hear him playing guitar with the church praise team, along with our granddaughter singing.
Can you imagine when we are with the Lord how beautiful the music will sound? We will sing praises to our King and I bet we will swing to the music too, and raise our hands to show how much we love, honor and adore Him. We are going to be so engaged in the awesome sound of the music and the glory that we will bring to our King with our voices. I love the song “I Can Only Imagine”. So true: we can only imagine. Lets practice singing praises right here on earth as we gather together on Sundays and other times when we come together. We can show our love, honor and adoration to Him whenever we sign praises to His name.
Coming Thursday, January 31st from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at America’s Keswick Raws Auditorium will be the “Keyboard Mania”. Dr. Bill Welte, President and CEO and Robert Hayes, Director of Program Ministries, will be playing favorite hymns, choruses, and gospel classics non-stop, WITHOUT MUSIC on the piano. These men are truly talented and play so beautifully that you can close your eyes and imagine you are in heaven. I so appreciate these men using their talents to bless others. Check out the website for more information: www.americaskeswick.org
Today, we attend a church where there is a group of musicians along with a great drummer. Yes, the drummer keeps my memory of my dad alive who played so beautifully many years ago. We also attend concert dinners at America’s Keswick and there too I simply enjoy all the singers who sing so beautifully and play their instruments with such delight. A special thanks to those who learned how to read music and use their talents and gifts for the Lord.
Thanks Dr. Bill Welte and Robert and Joyce Hayes for sharing your talents and giving to the Lord.
Victory Call 