Sing Through Your Pain
“When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.”
Matthew 26:30
Did you ever wonder if Jesus sang during His days on earth? We know worshipers sang in the synagogues, and Jesus’s family probably sang during the holy feast days. But did Jesus Himself hum a melody or let loose with a song?
The only place the Bible actually records such a time is Matthew 26:30: “When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.” It was in the upper room on the night Jesus was betrayed. Of all places and times to sing, Jesus sang with His friends on the way to His arrest, crucifixion and death.
Our natural inclination, of course, is to stop singing when we’re sad, disappointed, or in pain. But Jesus sang as He faced His darkest hour, just as Paul and Silas would one day sing while in their chains in a Philippian jail. No matter what emotions you have today, follow the Lord’s lead and ask God to put a song in your heart.
Lord, if I dwell on my circumstances, the music just dies away. But when I make You my song, it wells up again. Even in the dark times. Even through tears. I sing my praise to You, my Savior, Brother, Lord, and Friend. I sing my gratitude and praise for forgiveness of sins, for Your sweet companionship, and for the hope of heaven.
Singing in the Dark
Singer-songwriter and author Ginny Owens who has been blind since the age of three is back to shine light on finding hope through life’s dark and challenging circumstances. Listen as she offers practical ways to cultivate rest in a busy world and tells of the spiritual power and perspective she’s found in the songs of scripture.
