Music is such a powerful medium and it just blesses me how many new songs are being written for the glory of God and the help of His people in our day. Really inspired stuff.
There is a song getting radio play right now that is just that kind of anointed song. Perhaps you’ve heard it, but you might not realize that it is inspired by the true life story of Tim and Paula Beale. The song is Josh Wilson’s ‘Before The Morning’. It’s powerful. And if you have ten minutes today, why don’t you check out their story here. You’ll be glad you did.
Josh Wilson, Tim, Paula & Jayken
Josh Wilson: Before The Morning
Do you wonder why you have to
Feel the things that hurt you
If there’s a God who loves you where is He now
Maybe there are things you can’t see
And all those things are happening
To bring a better ending
Someday somehow you’ll see you’ll see
Would you dare would you dare to believe
That you still have a reason to sing
Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It can’t compare to the joy that’s coming
So hold on you gotta wait for the light
Press on and just fight the good fight
Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It’s just the dark before the morning
My friend you know how this all ends
You know where you’re going
You just don’t know how you’ll get there
So say a prayer
And hold on cause there’s good for those who love God
But life is not a snapshot
It might take a little time but you’ll see the bigger picture
Once you feel the weight of glory
All your pain will fade to memory
Would you dare would you dare to believe
That you still have a reason to sing
Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling
It can’t compare to the joy that’s coming
Come on you gotta wait for the light
Press on and just fight the good fight
Cause the pain that you've been feeling
It's just the hurt before the healing
Oh the pain that you’ve been feeling
It’s just the dark before the morning
How awe-inspiring. I found myself "wishing" I could share it with those unfortunate folks that don't have high speed or internet at all.
ReplyDeleteThe internet is a powerful communication tool no matter how you look at it. I'm sure some day it will be every bit as common as the television is today. Thanks for your comment Marion and blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteTwo Sides of the Cross
ReplyDeleteThere are usually two sides to everything. The cross has two: a crucifixion side and a resurrection side. And Jesus had to endure one side to get to the other. But if He hadn’t endured, then we'd all still be left without a Savior and no forgiveness of our sins.
Hebrews 12:2 says that Jesus, for the joy of obtaining the prize on the other side of the cross—the resurrection—endured the pain. Like Jesus, we have to endure bad things. To endure means to outlast the devil; to be steadfast long enough to let the trial do whatever it's going to do in our lives and get from one side of the cross to the other.
Thanks for your comments Karl. They are particularly pertinent now that Good Friday is upon us and we are especially remembering the Cross of our Lord.
ReplyDeleteThat whole song and video touched my heart Steve. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteKelly