Can you imagine a world without music?  We have music at home, music in elevators, music in operating rooms,  music on our phones, music when lifting weights or running, music in our cars.  Who of us is not guilty of singing along with a song in the car?  Maybe even at full volume. 

                Music stirs emotions.  Music is the natural response to God’s blessings.  Moses and Miriam, Mary and Simeon are just a few of many believers that have lifted their voices in song out of gratitude to God.  The word of Christ hits the senses and brings forth in man, woman, and child joy that expresses itself in song.

                What an awesome thing to worship God being led by a new organ.  An organ that will lead us in singing hymns, songs, and spiritual songs with gratitude in our hearts for a far greater gift—God’s Son, through whom we receive forgiveness of sin righteousness, yes, even eternal life. 

                Why an organ?  Why not a guitar?  That would have been a lot cheaper.  Why not a trumpet, a trombone, why not symbols or a drum set?  We could use any of these instruments in worship, but the organ has certain characteristics that make it especially beneficial for leading a congregation in worship. 

                The versatility and depth of sound from an organ far surpasses that of most other instruments.  The range of volume can accompany a soloist to thousands of worshippers.  An organ can faithfully unite a congregation in singing the somber songs of Lent and the joyous songs of Christmas and Easter.  The organ brings order to a service as all join together in singing God’s praises.

            Together with a rich hymnody that has faithfully proclaimed the good news of Jesus Christ and the truths of the Holy Scriptures, the organ has assisted in building up the faith of countless worshipers through the centuries. Even today, as an organ plays the melody of a hymn, words can be recalled—words through which God himself is working to bless and save. The music of the organ has carried God’s words to people. It has helped people voice their prayers and praise to God. It has encouraged people to sing and make music in their hearts to God, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.       

                So sing, my friends, sing with gratitude in your hearts to God.