I love the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. I am moved by the string section and the French horns and the woodwinds. I love it all. And I am often caught off guard when I tear up during a musical piece, with no warning. I have asked myself, “What is that about?” Why am I moved in such a manner? While I don’t have a complete answer, I know that music stirs my soul – and even more so when the vast array of musicians and instruments are all on the same page.
These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds, skill levels, and even training. They play different instruments. I would imagine that a trumpet player probably thinks that the power of his instrument is the most important. On the other hand, the brass section would have a difficult time producing the emotional sounds of a violin, cello, or the rest of the string section.
When you hear the symphony first tune up, it sounds like utter chaos. However, once the conductor takes the podium, lifts his baton, and starts with that first downbeat, everyone is working together – producing beautiful sounds that could never be achieved by a sole musician. With the symphony – much more is possible.
We have a choice on how we live our lives. We can operate as lone rangers if we want. But if we choose to work in conjunction with others, we have the opportunity to accomplish things that we never could on our own. When we allow God to direct us – each person’s God given abilities can be maximized to produce a symphonic event. As the Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12: 18-20 – “God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body.”
Let’s do our part in the body of Christ – following God’s direction and producing the beautiful sounds of the symphony.