H2o devos sj advent1 112909 Sing Joy
Joy created by Delia Stewart
“These days of winter have come to bury you
No sign of spring and no promise to carry you
No flowers blooming in your window sill
And the beat of your heart is too still…
And the beat of your heart is too still…Oh sing
Joy joy joy in the morning
Joy joy in the afternoon
Joy joy joy for the child is born
This night the promise is given to you”
Sing Joy by Peter Mayer
http://www.petermayer.com/AUDIO/SPA/SingJoy.mp3
When I attempted to go online today a message showed up on my computer that I was “disconnected.” When this message happens I know I need to go to “My Network Places” and have the connection repaired. I did that and then another message appeared which stated, “connecting to the wireless network.” I immediately thought of all of you who faithfully receive these h2o devos. We are a “wireless network” connected by our love of Peter Mayer’s music, friendships garnered and gathered over the years, drawn together by the Holy Spirit, Parrot heads, parishioners, children of God, church goers, concert goers, young and old, Lutherans, Unitarians, Roman Catholics, Methodists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Jews, People of God, Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Vegetarians, Carnivores and Omnivores (the list could go on and on).
I am humbled and simultaneously energized by the “wireless network” that connects us together during these holy seasons of Lent and Advent and which holds us together throughout the rest of the year.
At this time of year which is called “Advent” (which is really all about getting ready for the ADVENTURE) Peter calls us to “sing joy.” A quick review of words in the New Testament reveals that the word “joy” is used 56 times. The word “sing” appears 9 times. “Rejoice” pops up 40 times. If you have ever heard Peter introduce the “back story” to this lovely song you know it was written at a time when he wasn’t feeling very well. So, in other words it wasn’t inspired by a mountain top experience, but rather by being in the “pits” of having a fever and cold. Yet, in the midst of all of that stuff, the Spirit gave Peter the words and harmony to create a work of art which lifts our spirits.
Delia’s angel Joy echoes those sentiments. Rusty pieces of metal, discarded and not regarded as lovely, lacy heavenly angelic types of things have been recycled into a piece of art which evokes a notion in us to watch, wait, worship and wonder for the ONE who brings joy to our hearts by sending a child to bring us all together into a holy network
Sing Joy
Rtg
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