So today we had a rehearsal for our Welcome to Cadets on Sunday afternoon. Basically it's a celebration of the people in our Session and their decision to follow God's call to become Salvation Army Officers. It's kind of a big deal for the Army world.
Anyway, we were singing our Sessional Song - an awesome song written by Marty Mikles, and Brian Hogg was conducting us and urged us to really listen to the words. He commented on one of the lines that says "May our lives be the reflection of who You are", and he got us to think about the word THE being used there where usually people would say A. May our lives be THE reflection of who Christ is. WOW! Not some namby-pamby glimpse of the reflection of Christ, but THE reflection.
The song has been written to inspire and challenge the Ambassadors of Holiness. We're called to be holy, as Christ is holy. That's quite a challenge. If it's achieved, our lives truly can be the the reflection of who Christ is.
So over the next two years, that's what I'm praying for... I'm praying that I will be able to be the reflection of Christ. That when people look at me, they have an encounter with the Saviour of the world.
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Holiness is a journey and certainly a lifestyle. Holiness is the very presence of Him. It is who He is. Along with the white hot burning love He has for you. Enjoy it, revel in it, connect with it, and others will really be able to experience what you are talking about.
Love love love love, holiness holiness, mercy and grace. Awesome combo.....
work it, roz xx
It's amazing the difference one word makes. I love Brian's leadership as he not only knows the music side of things but places equal emphasis on meking the words make sense for the singer and the listener.
All the best for the weekend.
Buff
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