Caught up in the hustle and bustle of the sounds of everyday living, I easily forget the melodic sounds and harmonic vibrations of one of God’s most divine creations - the choir.
The PUK-choir granted me the privilege of observing their joyful worship. As former student and lover of music, my being resounded as the harmonious melodies engulfed my senses. Drowning in tears, I watched and listened as their humble instructor conducted them. Swayed by the choir and overwhelmed by the music, I vulnerably gave way to have my eyes opened to this intimate relationship with God.
Many may not even know how much insight they communicate by simply being part of that choir. Although flawed, as all of us are, these individuals have come to pour themselves out to practising who they are in a unique, yet similar way. Blessed with voices to glorify God, they spend many hours in training to use these voices for the made purpose. One in goal, they communicate a basic Kingdom principle. Submitting to the conductor, patiently practising together in unity, and enduring with a hope of success, these individuals lovingly build the choir body to fulfil its purpose.
I found there something ever more profound than the basic workings of a choir. More then separate voices, signs and percussion sounds, or soothing backing instruments, was the family. Each fulfilling their parts in contributing to the music, they revealed how beauty aught to be made and shared by and for more then just a few. Completely devoting their lives to the cause of this beauty they lovingly yet unknowingly care for the needs of their fellow choir members.
I found something of the Kingdom in more then the breath-taking music. I was challenged and transformed by the devotion and natural effect of loving care flowing from their desperate search to practise Kingdom living in their own lives with the tools and talents they were granted. Indeed blessing us with music and with prayer, the glimpse into the true reality of God’s reign made the PUK-choir experience divine.
I found something of the Kingdom in more then the breath-taking music. I was challenged and transformed by the devotion and natural effect of loving care flowing from their desperate search to practise Kingdom living in their own lives with the tools and talents they were granted. Indeed blessing us with music and with prayer, the glimpse into the true reality of God’s reign made the PUK-choir experience divine.
