You He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins.
Ephesians 2:1
While traveling on an airplane, I noticed that one of the audio channels featured music
from a CD titled "The Buena Vista Social Club." Normally, that wouldn't have
grabbed me, but this time I tuned in and enjoyed the selections. A few weeks earlier, I
had seen a documentary film that told the story of the featured musicians. Famous in the
1960s, they were all but forgotten, then rediscovered and brought together for this
recording, as well as a performance at Carnegie Hall. Because I had learned about them
through the film, I became interested in hearing their music.
Have you had a similar experience with Jesus? Before you came to know Him personally, the
Bible may have seemed remote and uninteresting. But now it's personal and alive because
you know the author as your Savior and friend.
What a change Christ makes in our lives! In Ephesians 2, Paul celebrated this
transformation. He began, "You He made alive, who were dead" (v.1). Now that
Christ lives in our hearts, we want to hear His "music" in all of its
expressionsthrough His Word, His creation, and His people.
Today, everywhere we look, we can see the work of Jesus Christ, the creator and conductor
of life. Get to know Christ personally, and you will love to hear His music.
-DCM
The name of Jesus is so sweet,
I love its music to repeat
It makes my joy full and complete,
The precious name of Jesus.
-Martin
To appreciate the Master's music, you must know the Master.