Notes and Music

“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.” Col. 1:9-12

The master musician was finally ready to listen to the results of his students’ efforts. He had done all that he could do to teach them to play the music. Now the moment had come for his prize student to play his instrument.

Bill was a very talented fellow. He had mastered every note of the difficult composition and did so with great pride. On cue, he proceeded to show off his talent as the notes flew out of his instrument. When he had finished his piece, he took a deep breath and asked his teacher, “Well, what do you think professor? Did I pass?”

To Bill’s amazement, his professor was not pleased with his performance. Using phrases filled with passion, the master musician said, “you played all of the notes, but you did not play the music!”

It is not good enough merely to know the truth; we must live it!

Remember, the devil knows the Word, but he doesn’t obey it. There are many who read the Bible, but don’t live it out in their lives. We are called to know and do! Live in such a way that you take biblical knowledge and make a joyful melody with your life.