The Parable of The Playlist

Do you like music? I do. I have heard it said that "music is the soundtrack for our lives." I think that's pretty much true. I guess the question then is, "What kind of movie do our lives represent?"

Is your life an action thriller movie or a horror flick? Perhaps your life is a romantic comedy right now or a documentary. Movies often have theme songs. James Bond movies, The Lion King, Jason Bourne movies, Rocky movies. Every movie has a theme song. Do you?

Music can have a calming effect on us. It can also inspire us to do greater things than we could without it. What songs inspire you?

Do you have a playlist on your computer or phone? If you do you probably have several playlists. Maybe you have a playlist for driving to work. Another for when you're feeling worshipful. and yet one more for when you want to dance.

King Saul struggled with an evil spirit later in his career. What did he do?

"14 Now, the Lord’s Spirit had left Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. 15 Saul’s officials told him, “An evil spirit from God is tormenting you. 16 Your Majesty, why don’t you command us to look for a man who can play the lyre well? When the evil spirit from God comes to you, he’ll strum a tune, and you’ll feel better.” - 1 Samuel 16:14-16

Everybody has a favorite song. I have several. You do too I'm sure. Our favorite songs are usually our favorites for a reason. They might remind us of someone very special or a time when life was good. But they also might be sad songs, reminding us of a lost love or of someone who has died.

What playlist will you be playing today? Will it be one that honors yourself? Or one that honors God? If music can control the way we feel as it did with King Saul, what kind of music will you play today? What playlist of yours will be honoring to God? How about the one you have that says "Worship"?

Remember - Harry Nilsson
O The Blood - Gateway Worship