I recently watched “Australia”, a powerful movie dealing with the destructive evils of greed, pride and prejudice in that vast land surrounding the WWII years.  The film depicts the powerful role of song and story among the Aborigines, and a young Aboriginal boy who, when taken from his new “adopted” English mother during tragic circumstances of war, says, “I will sing you to me.  I will sing you home.”

The power of song has long been established even in Scripture.  From Moses to David, music was a primary instrument for telling story. The glory of the Lord filled Solomon’s Temple during the dedication as the singers and musicians sang and played.  Elisha called for a harpist as he prepared to receive a message from the Lord.  God told Jehosaphat to appoint singers to lead the army into battle where they defeated the Ammonites with no losses of their own.  Zephaniah records how God rejoices over us with singing.  And in Revelation, there are abundant examples of singing telling the story of redemption and proclaiming praises to the King of Kings.

At this Easter season, let the song of the Lamb resound in your life and drown out the noises and distractions of so much holiday activity. Help your grandchildren and others hear the music of your life and be drawn to Christ, the Giver and Object of our song.  One day the song of the saints, as they declare the praises of the Lamb who was slain, will call all nations before him to bow down and worship.  Some will bow in awe and terror because they finally see Him for who He really is and cannot deny it.  The rest of us will bow in awe of His glory and with overwhelming gratitude for His mercy and grace.  Therefore, let us even now sing home those who are lost with the songs of the Lamb.

If you are celebrating Easter with family and friends this year, determine to sing some of the songs of the Lamb at your dinner table (God doesn’t care how good a voice you have).  Share some of your personal stories of God’s grace and why His resurrection is so vital to our Christian faith.  If you are long distance, don’t just send your grandkids Easter baskets.  Send them something with those baskets that tells your story (sings your song) about Christ’s grace in your life.  Just sing your song and let God draw them home.