#soap # 2 Kings 03 ## Title: The Power of Music in Worship ## Scripture: (2 Kings 3:15) “But now, get me a musician.” When the musician played, the Lord energized him,” (NET) ## Observation: Something that has always fascinated me is the power of music in worship. Worship is any time we exalt the Lord. Therefore, worship is when we read our Bible to know God more, when we serve someone else, and when we share our faith with someone. Worship is also when we sing to God. The desire to hear and participate in music is a universal thing that God placed inside all of us. Music has a way of bypassing our defenses and piercing our hearts. As a musician, there have been times when I would want to pray but couldn’t think of the words to say. There were also times when my heart was hurting and I couldn’t express what I was feeling. In those times, I would begin to play my instrument and my heart would begin to express what it needed to. There’s something about music that helps us get in touch with God in a different way. So, when you need to express your heart to God, play music that glorifies Him and watch what happens. ## Application: Turn on some God-honoring music. Try to find something without words and begin to think about God. (Maybe think over today’s chapter.) Watch what happens. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always showing us ways to draw close to You.