Saturday, December 5, 2009

The overwhelming Peace and Presence of God

Out of the chaos rises a single English horn; everything else backs away. In a matter of seconds, all that remains is the solo English horn. As the soloist pours out her soul through her instrument, the Holy Presence of God seems to enter, and God's Presence is made known to her. Hearing a solo English horn in that place is gorgeous and amazing, but playing English horn in a silent Boe is powerful beyond words for the girl. All else goes away - the band, the conductor, the audience - and all that is left is God. The experience overwhelms the English horn player, and she is filled with the overwhelming peace of God which passes all understanding and keeps our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, to the glory of God the Father. The experience is completely overwhelming, exhilarating, and the girl finishes her solo in awe of God's glory. God's presence lingers as the world returns - first the band, then the conductor, then finally the audience - and His indescribable Peace remains.

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