Worship, Instrument, Tension
“What is to give light must endure burning.” - Viktor Frankl
I’ve always thought that the nature of worship is like a musician playing music. God is the musician, and we are the instruments. He is making music through us and into the world. He is also making music for the sake of his own pleasure.
Which brings me to tension.
The pains and tribulations in our lives, then, is the tension in the violin strings. Because of this tension, we are able to make music. Because of this tension, we can be beautiful. It is through this tension that the master musician reveals his craft. Yes, in some cases these strings may snap, but it is essential.
