We’ve been discussing music on these past two episodes, how it needs to be an important part of our lives, how it helps us with exercising, especially how it helps us to lower stress, how it can help us escape sometimes. I was also thinking about how music, how it helps us connect with God.

Skip Orem (00:39)

  Do you notice how sometimes in church, the music, it can connect you directly to Jesus in a way that sometimes the sermons can’t. For most of my life, I had a real problem singing in church.

I know I probably sing off key and I don’t want to ruin the song. Sometimes I don’t know all the words. I’m trying to work past that but I do love listening to music in church. It helps me to feel the presence of Jesus.

Skip Orem (01:19)

In my church, we stand for every song that’s being sung. I live in Nashville so music is a big thing here. That musical part of the service, it’s so entertaining. It’s wonderful but it’s pretty long. An old guy like me gets tired standing so long, but I enjoy it so much because it gives me a time to think about how much I love Jesus, how much God has done for me in my life, especially this year.

Skip Orem (31:21):

It’s amazing to me the talent that God gave to the people who can sing and play, what a wonderful gift from God. Then those that use that talent to praise God and the joy you can see on their faces, it makes me remember and think of the joy that I have in my personal relationship with Jesus. Joy, comfort, safety, peace, it’s all there when you give your life to Jesus. If there’s anybody listening to the podcast today, if you haven’t done that yet, what are you waiting for? It will change your life in so many positive ways. I’m not saying life’s going to be easier. In fact, it will probably get harder after you decide to walk with Jesus, but you will have a friend who will never, ever forsake you in this life or the next.

Skip Orem (32:32):

Giving your life to Jesus ensures that he will support you through the troubled times. He will give you forgiveness. He will give you comfort. He will give you peace and he will give you everlasting life. If you haven’t already given your life to Jesus, please do it real soon. You don’t know what the future holds. There may not be any time left. Walk into any church and tell the first person you meet that you’re lost and you need Jesus to help you find your way. You’re going to put a smile on their face. You’ll probably make a friend for life and they’ll introduce you to someone who already loves you, knows everything about you. His name is Jesus. He knows your troubles. He knows the bad things you’ve done.

Skip Orem (34:04):

He’s been watching your life and he’s never lost his love for you. He suffered and died on the cross so that your sins can be forgiven. Think about how deep that love is. Let him shower you with that love, that comfort, that safety, that peace, and let him walk with you through this life and the next. I’ll talk with you again next week. For the Web Radio Today Podcast, I’m Skip Orem. Bye everybody.