Psalm 95:1
O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise
to the rock of our salvation.
The children lined up on the steps to the altar. Their
fresh-scrubbed faces shone in the morning light. Nervously, they swayed, twitched,
and squirmed. The music began, and each child in turn joined in at a point of
his or her own choosing. Some sang out boldly, others mouthed the words, while
a few ignored the songs altogether and just waved and smiled at Mommy and
Daddy.
To call the
presentation music was stretching the point, but to call it a joyful noise was
right on target. This spirit of the children was joy and love, and the hearts
of all present was captured quickly. The sound rose to the rafters, and beyond.
The Lord heard that special choir, smiled, and said, "It is good!"
Prayer: Let the words
of my mouth produce a joyful noise, acceptable to the Lord and glorifying Him
in all ways. Amen.
