Christianity and music have been linked together since the inception of the Christian church. The Apostle Paul admonishes both the Colossian and Ephesian church to address “one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart” (Eph. 5:19). Music is a great gift from God by which we can glorify Him all the more.
“Who is my neighbour?”
On our right, we have these fourth years. We never really talk to them as they keep to themselves. They’re pretty cool. You can usually find them sitting out on their lawn, smoking, drinking beer and talking. I heard them playing guitar today, so I went over and jammed with them for an hour. It was pretty cool. I’m glad I can connect with people in this way, playing music and connecting over familiar tunes. Even though we called campus security on them for playing street hockey at four in the morning, they are cool in my book. Too bad they’re leaving after this year.
“Who was a neighbour?”
To this end, how should I live? I know that these are connections and friendships that can be formed. Modifying Piper’s motto, I can’t waste my house! Where I live can also be a conduit to glorifying God. I can use my house to meet those around us, building relationships that can glorify God all the more (e.g. street barbecues or jamming on the guitar). I hope that God would give my housemates and I opportunities to do this, that He may be most glorified in our relationships with our neighbours.
Total: 13.8 hours.
The connection between the two is great.
And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in my statutes and keep my rules and obey them. And they shall be my people, and I will be their God. But as for those whose heart goes after their detestable things and their abominations, I will bring their deeds upon their own heads, declares the Lord God.
Ezekiel 11:19-21
If it’s your first time making green tea powder, don’t underestimate the power of a spoonful.
I had three.
In other food-related news, my cereal requires so much chewing that it hurts my temples.
