“One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine looking young man, and the Lord is with him.” 19 So Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, “Send me your son David, the shepherd.” 20 Jesse responded by sending David to Saul, along with a young goat, a donkey loaded with bread, and a wineskin full of wine. 21 So David went to Saul and began serving him. Saul loved David very much, and David became his armor bearer. 22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse asking, “Please let David remain in my service, for I am very pleased with him.” 23 And whenever the tormenting spirit from God troubled Saul, David would play the harp. Then Saul would feel better, and the tormenting spirit would go away.” 1 Samuel 16:18-23 NLT
God of harmony,
Harmonious living was brought to Saul’s household by the introduction of musical harmony and discord was calmed! I am absolutely sure that all the household appreciated and benefitted from it. Music has that way of moving us. To dance, to relax, to be stirred emotionally. Drummers have led armies into war. National anthems have stirred loyalty. Love songs have melted hearts.
Then we remember the times we have been moved by a hymn or worship song. Moved to worship, repent or just to praise You. Or been lifted out of darkness and back into hope. Thank you for Psalmists, the hymns writers and the song writers of our generation. Yes, but thank You that Your Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Jesus, Your Spirit who takes those words and chords and melodies and uses them to reignite, to heal, to do whatever it is You desire, within us. Help us be open to hear Your harmony and join in.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Friday 25th April 2025
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that’s of worth
That will bless Your heart
I’ll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the ways things appear
You’re looking into my heart
I’m comin’ back to the heart of worship
And it’s all about You
It’s all about You, Jesus
I’m sorry, Lord, for the thing I’ve made it
When it’s all about You
It’s all about You, Jesus
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve?
Though I’m weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Every single breath
I’ll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You’re looking into my heart, yeah
Chorus x 2
I’ll bring You more than a song
I’ll bring You more than a song, (more than a song)
I’ll bring You more than a song
I’ll bring You more than a song, (more than a song)
You’re looking into my heart
You’re looking into my heart
You’re looking into my heart
Into my heart
I’ll bring You more than a song
I’ll bring You more than a song, yeah, yeah
I’ll bring You more than a song
I’ll bring You more than a song
Lyrics: Matthew James Redman