God is writing a symphony

God has already written the symphony.  He planned it all for us long ago. Our job is to play it the best we possibly can

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Over the last few weeks, we have been reading and hearing that, no matter what the circumstances, God is in control. He is working His purposes and plans out and we have to trust Him no matter what. Sometimes it doesn’t look to us as if all is going according to plan but God has the bigger picture. We cannot expect to understand all that God is doing. In Isaiah 55:8-9 it says; “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” 

Sometimes, in our own lives, in the lives of loved ones or in events further afield, it may appear to us that chaos reigns, but we are told quite clearly that we are not to rely on the way we see things. In Proverbs 3:5-6 it says: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” We have no need to fear because whatever happens, if we love Him, all will work together for the good. In Romans 8:28 it says: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

A few days ago, we read in our daily devotional the writer used the analogy of God’s people being God’s orchestra, working in harmony to make beautiful music.

Then, a couple of days later I came across the lyrics of a song that deals with this very theme. It is called ‘Symphony’ by Switch.  In it the singer is talking to God. Part of it goes like this: 

You say you're working everything for my good and ooh-ooh
I believe every word
'Cause even in the madness
There is peace
Drownin' out the voices
All around me
Through all of this chaos
You are writing a symphony
A symphony

Cassidy Estevez, the lead singer of Switch, in a commentary about how the song came about said: “He’s actually writing something beautiful, even through our pain, even through the hurt that we don’t understand – God is weaving and crafting a beautiful symphony.”

God is writing a symphony and we are his orchestra.

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In Romans 12:16-17 it says: “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”

To create a beautiful symphony harmony is essential. Harmony does not mean we all play the same instrument or the same notes. On the contrary, each member has his or her own notes to play at the right time and if played properly they will create a beautiful sound together. Harmony is unity but not uniformity. In 1 Corinthians 12 it talks of the body being many members and we need each one to function as we should. It also tells us that each person has different gifts and we need each one in the body of Christ.

God and only God is the conductor. 

God is the writer of the music score and he is also the conductor. As his orchestra we must keep our eyes on Him. In 1 Corinthians 3:4 Paul tells the church they should not be following mere men, as this is a worldly thing to do. He says: “When one of you says, “I am a follower of Paul,” and another says, “I follow Apollos,” aren’t you acting just like people of the world?” God and only God is our conductor. He tells us when to come in and when to stop playing. 

He indicates how fast or slowly we are to play. He watches over us to see where he needs to make adjustments in our performance. We have to follow his lead and perform the music according to his interpretation. If we take our eyes off Him, our Conductor, it ends in chaos. 

In Ephesians 2:10 it says: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” 

God has already written the symphony.  He planned it all for us long ago. Our job is to play it the best we possibly can. If we follow the conductor’s lead the result will be a beautiful symphony.

Of course, God does not force you to be in His orchestra. You are able to create your own music, your own way but when you have joined and have experienced what a blessing it is to be in a family of believers and what a purpose it gives to your life to have God as your Conductor, I am sure you will not want to play on your own again. 

In John 16:33 Jesus says: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”  So when we look around and see all the trouble let us take heart because our Conductor, through the sacrifice of Jesus, has overcome the world and He is writing a symphony. Count me in!

You say you're working everything for my good and ooh-ooh
I believe every word
'Cause even in the madness
There is peace
Drownin' out the voices
All around me
Through all of this chaos
You are writing a symphony
A symphony

Author: Thelma Cameron

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