Today is the second day of Pentecost, a public holiday where I live, and I'm listening to my new release playlist. I like to close my eyes while I'm listening so I can better enjoy the musical abilities that artists have been blessed with and be amazed by the way that they use their talents to honor our Lord and Savior. Emmanuel Songsore is not a stranger to me; I have written about several of his earlier instrumental releases. I didn't realize at first who was playing, but I was moved to tears by this piano solo. When I opened my eyes to look at the song details, a smile appeared on my face… welcome back, dear friend.
Ephesians 2:4–5 comes to mind, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved." Further down the song I hear the following words: "For some of you, they've written you off // But today, you can lift your hands, say! // Lord, I'm amazed (I'm amazed) // By how You've shown me mercy (Chineke me o)"
Dear friend, I think I understand what drove you to cover this song. It is a message that needs to be refreshed regularly in our hearts. I hear the echo of the lyrics as I listen to Emmanuel Songsore's instrumental rendition. We need reminding that God doesn't write us off! "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." - Psalm 103:8–12
Amen!
(Related scripture: Psalm 103:8-12; Ephesians 2:4-5; Lamentations 3:22-23)
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