Ephesians 5:18-21 - What’s with all this SINGING?
“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.” —Ephesians 5:18–21
THROUGHOUT HUMAN HISTORY, PEOPLE HAVE FOUND BELONGING THROUGH MUSIC’S ABILITY TO…
… TEACH – impart information or values
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” —Colossians 3:16
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… EXALT – Elevate & Celebrate cherished people, things, or ideas
“Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly!” —Psalm 149:1
… INTERACT with the spiritual realm
“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” —John 4:24
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO SING PRAISES TO GOD?
“singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” —Ephesians 5:19b–20
Instead of FORCING yourself to sing, FOCUS on truth that produces thankfulness…
Are you focused on what’s lacking in the present broken world, or are you focused on the perfection in the age to come that is promised to those who have pledged allegiance to Jesus Christ?
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. ” —Colossians 3:1–2
Do you see yourself as a condemned rebel who was rescued by the sacrifice of a just but merciful God?
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” —John 3:16
How do I give to 1MSO?
The people of One Missoula Church give tangible resources back to God in order to suffocate greed in our own lives and amplify the impact of the Gospel in the lives of others. We’ve removed every barrier and inconvenience to make this sacrificial act as accessible and simple as possible. At present, here are the avenues for this act of devotion:
- Sunday Morning – offering boxes on the communion tables at the back
- Snail Mail – postage-paid envelopes available
- Text “1MSO” to 406-631-3323
- Online at https://onemissoulachurch.com/give
- Via the One Missoula App under the “Giving” tab
