Why Do Prophets Sing?
Why do prophets sing? Deborah, Moses, Miriam, David, Solomon–they all had this in common.
If a prophet is a person of importance, I am not one. If a prophet is someone who repeats God’s words alone, then let us all be a company of prophets, as it says:
*“If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God.” (I Peter 4:11a), …and, *“I wish you could all speak in tongues, but even more I wish you could all prophesy. For prophecy is greater than speaking in tongues, unless someone interprets what you are saying so that the whole church will be strengthened.” (I Corinthians 14:5)
However, if a prophet is a person who has seen God, has had a glimpse of his awesome power, has been devastated by His beauty and overwhelmed by His love; who finds themselves trembling in his presence with terrible fear and undiluted desire, and who is compelled by the kiss of the coal on their lips and the fire that is birthed in their bones to speak the words of the One, eternal God— if that is the case, then I understand why a prophet sings.
Because such things cannot be expressed in human words. Because such a God elicits a response that demands expression. Because a prophet’s lips are reserved for God’s words, and not available for their own. I believe that is why God, in His mercy, has given prophets the relief of music—that while the testimony of God’s Word marches forth in their speaking, their own testimony of His greatness may take flight in their song.
There are many things I do not know. If a prophet understands matters of state and administration, politics and power, I admittedly know very little of such things, and stand far off from men who do.
But if a prophet is a Bride, captivated by the words of her Maker, then I am that girl. And these songs are the testimony of the one thing I do know. That you cannot glimpse the face of God, and fail to fall in love.
I hope that you will visit often. I hope this ongoing testimony will be a blessing to you. And most of all, I pray that the Lord would make His face to shine upon you, that we may fall in love with Him together.
Peace,
~Monica
Posted on January 19, 2010, in Music, Personal Blog and tagged feature. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
“That you cannot glimpse the face of God, and fail to fall in love.”
Excellent article Monica. I’m in total agreement with you. A song is born out your response to a love that is so great, a love that sought for you, that your heart must sing in response. Blessings and shalom!
^_^ I really don’t know what to say. Your writing just has an edge to it that is super cool. I’ve been listening to your messages since a little after I came to know Christ in the Summer of ’06, and your ministry has impacted me in ways words cannot describe. There is a hunger for God that just cannot be satisfied for long. And it seems as if I’m always coming back and wanting more than before. Your ministry has been one of the tools to help fill that longing. I’ve even gone to sleep and let the messages play over and over again ( to the dismay of my little sister, though she has taken a liking to you, ha ha ) I’ve been uplifted and encouraged, and when I’m financially able, I plan to support you guys in that aspect, as well. Until then, know that your hand of impact reaches much further than you could ever imagine. I’m waxing long because I’ve always wanted to say this, but have never been able…until now *dun dun dunnnn* So yeah, even if you don’t get to read it, I feel better knowing that I put it out there, at least.
^_^ Keep the fire burning, always stay in hot pursuit of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Wow, it’s nice finally being able to say this stuff. Ha ha.