The ones that really annoy the stew out of me are the ones who won't ADMIT it. They just point fingers at others who do it. I know a preacher who does that... ALOT. I love him to death, but it just bugs me that he does that. He always has to have the last word or song. The sad part is... WE ALL LET HIM DO IT! We ENCOURAGE his self indulgence. It's a horrible thing.
I, too, have been guilty of that in the past. I encouraged people to get the cursed "Big Head." I'm not saying to tell someone that you love them, appreciate them, enjoyed their singing, or anything of that sort, but I AM saying that we DON'T need to make a church service (or anything for that matter) about that one particular person.
You might be thinking, "well you are making this blog all about the Inspirations." True, I am, I'll admit it. But let me tell you why. I love the Inspirations. That's no secret. But the secret is probably the reason WHY I love them. I really don't think anyone knows this about me... so you'll be the first. I love the Inspirations because of what they stand for, their character, the songs they sing, and WHO they sing about.
The Inspirations stand for Jesus and keeping His name in every state of our great nation. Their character, which speaks alot about a group of people, is amazing. You know how I know that? Well, remember how in my last post I talked about how they remembered me? Well, THAT shows how much they think of the people who enjoy their music. They choose to try to remember people. they don't have to. They sing songs that speak to the soul, not the flesh. They take me back to the foundation of MY faith. For me it has always started with a song. What goes in my ears comes out of my mouth. So, praise in four part harmony goes in, then it comes out (okay, so all four harmony parts don't come out at the same time... but they DO come out. haha). They sing about the ONLY One that deserves to be sung about... JESUS MY LORD AND SAVIOR! That just begins to tell you why I love these men dearly.
Okay, time to tie everything in together.
We need to be more like Jesus ( you thought I would say the Inspirations.... didn't you? haha). He was ALL about His Father's business... just like we should be. I believe that is what the Inspirations are trying to do and that is also my mission. I think we all need to step back and realize that it's not about us. It's about Jesus and what He's done for us.
God has recently given me a song about this... it came partly though something Brian Free had written and today's Inspirations song.
Jesus is all I need! He is the ONLY One worthy of ANY praise.
Song: Why We Came Here by: The Inspirations
Verse: "And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" Luke 2:49
Why We Came Here
Written By: Joseph Habedank and Nicholas Trammell
Performed By: The Inspirations
Solo: Jonathan Eply
Verse 1: Burdened down pilgrim in need of redemption fighting to walk one more mile
There is a haven for heavy-laden He is in the midst of your trial
We didn't come to remind you of how hopeless your problem appears
We are just servants fulfilling His purpose this is the reason we're here
Chorus:
We just came to share with those unaware that He's still alive and well
To show you a Savior who died a cruel death but still has a story to tell
Share the plan of salvation, and the God of creation
To a poor dying soul on his way
To enlighten the lost and encourage the weary
That's way we came here today.
Verse 2: I didn't come to be boastful or proud of anything I've ever done
My list of achievements could never compare to the goodness I've found in God's Son
The name I've been given is not worth remembering for there is one greater than I
Here in our presence deserving our reverence is a King who calls me His child!
