November 11, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

A Reformational Update

What’s in a song?

I have been waiting patiently for Christian Music to get on board with God’s Spirit of Reformational Thought and Inspiration. Not all Christen songs come from the heart of God nor does the Holy Spirit inspire the performance of every song. And definitely, I can safely say, “Not all songs that are sung by our music leaders are sung with the same temperament or anointing by the original intent and creation by the Spirit of Christ.”

Without inspirational music, any sort of reformation that God brings will never be complete without songs that are Holy Spirit birthed and sung. I can give you a list of songs that helped inspire every movement of the Holy Spirit. I even have some original songs that are sung by the original singers on records. Every time I listen to them the music moves me.

‘Reformational music’ will always move one to repentance, forgiveness, a change of character, and a cleansing of one’ spirit. Music should always bring us closer to God and be sung so God wants to show up for our services.

I recently listened to a song by Kim Walker-Smith, titled Love Has A Name. I am sure many of you have heard this song. Kim wrote this song and it is indeed inspired by the Holy Spirit. The only thing missing from the lyrics are the words, “Forgiveness has a name” and “Repentance has a name—Jesus”.

King David knew the importance of music that worships and praises God. He had singers singing 24/7 in the Temple of God. You, of course, knew that David found ‘great mercy” from God and in Jesus Christ. One cannot have any revival or reformation without finding great mercy. All our songs need to embrace this truth and be sung with repentance and mercy in ‘purpose of performance’.

We do not need to be ‘worked-up’ by our music leaders. They only need to choose to sing inspirational music that is anointed by the Holy Spirit. God will always show up if our purposes and lives are in-line with the Holy Spirit. Oh, how easy it is to get in a rut and try to program the Holy Spirit. We must repent of the error of our ways and find life in singing with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

I never want to attend a church service and return home without being changed by the Holy Spirit. Needless to say, this happens way too often. Wake up all you song leaders! It is time to honor Jesus Christ and sing like the Holy Spirit wants you to sing. It is time for more of…Love Has A Name. It is time for God’s Reformations!

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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