Make Me an Instrument

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

Also read 1 Peter 2:22-24

Today was the day of the big concert that everyone had been waiting for. The Johnson family arrived at the concert one hour early so they could get good seats. The musician they came to see was one of their favorite performers. The music that came out of the instrument he played was very soothing and comforting. It was amazing to them how someone could play beautiful music from a piece of metal that had holes in it. Cary Johnson had tried many times to play a song from the same type of instrument. It never sounded the same as when their favorite musician played it. In fact, Cary’s music was out of tune for the most part. She knew she had to practice hard in order for her music to sound that good. Have you ever picked up a musical instrument and tried to play something for the first time? It probably was not a sound that soothed others ears. Did you know our lives are like an instrument? We can either be in tune or out of tune. We can comfort others or be a discomfort to others. If we are a new creation in Jesus and are living according to His plan others can be comforted by what we say and do. God can use us as instruments to help others. But, if we are not living our lives for Jesus, then we are probably more of a discomfort to others than a comfort. Our instrument may sound out of tune and drive others crazy. When an instrument is tuned just right and played the right way, beautiful music can be the result. Our lives should be finely tuned instruments that are being played by God. Our actions can show the result of our love for Him. He is the greatest musician that ever played, and when we allow Him to use us, together we can really make beautiful music. What kind of instrument are you? Are you allowing the Lord to use you or are you going your own way and not allowing Him to use you? Lord, make us instruments for you. Play us so others can see Your glory.

• Do you play an instrument? What kind do you play? Do you like the music that comes out of an instrument that is in tune and played properly?

• Are you willing to let the Lord play His song through your life?