Music Mondays

Like many Americans and many pastors in America, my attention has been fixed on the recent murders in Charleston, South Carolina. The underlying racism and senselessness of the entire event is shocking - and yet understandable when we recognize that prejudice and racism still exist in our nation.

The fallout from this tragedy has been astonishing as well. The love emanating from the affected community and the fact that the victims' families were able to share the hope of Christ and extend their forgiveness to him brought reporters documenting the story to tears.  

It seems weird to say, but I've never been prouder of the body of Christ. I say that because their response is not just astonishing, it is unexplainable. This is a divinely-inspired reaction that can only be attributed to the Spirit of God. Our natural responses involve anger, bitterness, desire for revenge, and hate.

A similarly amazing story of forgiveness lies behind this week's Music Monday selection and I believe it is significantly relevant to what is going on in South Carolina. This video is a little lengthy because it tells the story and includes the song. Definitely worth watching if you have 8-9 minutes: