I originally posted this on my Facebook page, so I've reproduced it here because of its vast historical significance :) .
Tonight, I've been in a bit of a nostalgic mood. I've watched two DVD's of a couple of my favorite musical artists: Keith Green and Rich Mullins. Keith was one of the first Christian artists I was introduced to after I was saved in the late '70's. The thing that occurred to me was that when Keith died in 1982 and Rich in 1997, CCM lost its two most powerful prophetic voices. It says something that the Christian musician I most admire today--Bono of U2--isn't even a CCM artist.
On top of that, I know that both Keith and Rich wrestled with their broken, fallen humanness--a struggle I've experienced my whole Christian life. But watching them again tonight reminded of what it's like to be in love with Jesus--not just to admire Him or want to emulate Him, but to find in Him my entire reason for being and all the meaning my life will ever need. It's nice (and necessary) to be reminded that Daddy God is the one universal constant in my life.
Tonight, my wife and I were talking about some of the great biblical heroes--including Jesus' own disciples--and what a bunch of messed-up people they were. Then my wife said one of the most profound things I've heard in ages: they were conduits for God's grace. Wow, what a great word picture. It wasn't about them, any more than it's about me--it's about God; it's about my willingness to let God do in and through me whatever HE wants. I'm just the medium for the message. What a gift my wife is.
What does all this mean? You've got me. I just know that I want to be a good kid for my Heavenly Father. Thanks for the music, Keith and Rich. Thanks for the insight, Donna. And thank You, God, for enriching my life through them.
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