Violet Voices

Music: God speaks many languages

By Vasthi Acosta

Ever sit in a church service singing a worship song that elevates you, and you feel the grandeur of God? Or you are driving along, a song comes on the radio and you start crying or maybe, laughing, because the song reminds you of someone or something?

Ever have the lyrics of a song spur you to action? How about hearing the crescendo of a piece of music and suddenly you feel dwarfed by the majesty and splendor of God?

Music speaks to me and often, I hear God’s voice in it.

A worship chorus states, more eloquently than I ever could, what my heart wants to shout to the Lord, another reminds me that Jesus is the lover of my soul, or how He binds the broken hearted, sets me free.

Even a secular song, like Ain’t no mountain high enough — reminds me of the scripture that reads: For I am convinced . . .that neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39.

Recently, as I listened to Held, a song by Natalie Grant, I felt a holy nudge to call a friend, who was losing her mother to cancer. I didn’t question the nudge, I just acted. Although, I didn’t reach my friend on the phone, I did leave a message that I hope comforted, encouraged, and spoke strength into her life.

God speaks in many languages. Music is one of them. But with music, we can partner with Him to speak blessing into the world.

Now as I ponder, I realize that it is through this partnership that such great pieces like Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and even, Natalie Grant’s Held came to be. What a privilege!

During this time of Christmas carols, listen closely, do you hear Him?

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Written By: Vasthi Acosta
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