I’ve been reading lot of posts lately about identity: what makes a person who they are on the inside, and what shapes our perceptions of who we are to ourselves. I’ve been wanting to post responses to them all, but this song (by Jars of Clay) came to mind, and I decided to post it instead (you know how a song will just begin to haunt you…?). And then SanityFound’s post about language and music….
Don’t know why I did it without explanation… I guess I figured it would speak for itself.
Beautiful song, haven’t heard Jars of Clay in ages! as you said I said you said music sometimes puts what we want to say in a better way. Thanks for this, going to have to visit itunes :)
Wasn't our ancestor Abraham "made right with God by works" when he placed his son Isaac on the sacrificial altar? Isn't it obvious that faith and works are yoked partners, that faith expresses itself in works? That the works are "works of faith"? The full meaning of "believe" in the Scripture sentence, "Abraham believed God and was set right with God," includes his action. It's that mesh of believing and acting that got Abraham named "God's friend." Is it not evident that a person is made right with God not by a barren faith but by faith fruitful in works?
What a beautiful song… I loved the video too. Thank you for sharing :)
I’ve been reading lot of posts lately about identity: what makes a person who they are on the inside, and what shapes our perceptions of who we are to ourselves. I’ve been wanting to post responses to them all, but this song (by Jars of Clay) came to mind, and I decided to post it instead (you know how a song will just begin to haunt you…?). And then SanityFound’s post about language and music….
Don’t know why I did it without explanation… I guess I figured it would speak for itself.
Beautiful song, haven’t heard Jars of Clay in ages! as you said I said you said music sometimes puts what we want to say in a better way. Thanks for this, going to have to visit itunes :)
Thanks, this was a great way to start my morning!
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Brian!