Training Our Own

Training Our Own

1Chronicles 25:6, “All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.”  Think of it, all these musical sons were under the hands of chief musicians who loved and served YHVH.  It is of little wonder that sacred music and musicing came to such a high point during this time in ancient Israel. 

            Temple music was without doubt very God honoring for a number of reasons.  First, these God fearing Temple musicians set about instructing the next generation of musicians ‘in the songs of the LORD” (1 Chronicles 25:7).    Second, the higher order of authority over the sacred music and musicing in the Temple sought out chief musicians who loved YHVH and loved sacred God honoring music.  Third, these musicians were willing to five of their time and talent to the task of training their own. 

            If we will follow this pattern of responsibility, there is much hope for the future of church music in his century.  As Christian musicians we must search our hearts to be sure that we truly love and serve Jesus Christ with all our hearts.  Second, those who are responsible for church administration must not run from the responsibility of selecting a music staff who are conservative and have a love for sacred music.  Third, we must take time to instruct our sons and daughters “in the songs of the LORD”.