Rock Music

As i neared the end of my evening walk a couple of nights ago, i turned off the music i had been listening to and tucked the earplugs into my pocket. It seemed like a good idea to walk the last few minutes in silence. The quiet was very nice and the breeze was so inviting, it made me wonder why i didn't do this sooner and try it more often. All of this was going through my mind while i strolled along. Then...i heard it. At first i thought it might be from someone passing by or a neighbor down the street. I stopped in my tracks and looked around...nothing. With a shrug of my shoulders, i started again...and so did the music. I pulled my earphones back out to make sure i wasn't hearing my own radio. It was still off but the music was getting louder! Determined to solve this mystery once and for all, i decided to follow the sounds. My search led me right to the front of the house where some gravel had accumulated by the front steps. Now i really couldn't believe my ears, the rocks were singing! I don't know how long i just stood there in amazement and disbelief. The music was beautiful and the voices were strong as they sang praises to God. Some sang of the strength of the Lord, some sang of His works and others sang of His greatness. All the voices combined to make a most joyful noise. I wanted to hear more but the rocks heard me and though they had no eyes i could see they were aware of my presence. Finally, the bigger rock spoke, "Why are you hanging around here?". "Please forgive me, i didn't mean to interrupt, but the music you make is beautiful. May i hear more?", was my reply. "Well, we rocks do love to sing and we appreciate your compliment, but we are only doing what you should be doing yourself." I knew what the rock meant without him having to explain but he continued anyway. "Don't you realize how blessed you are to belong to the Creator, who makes all things beautiful?". Guilt washed over me. I knew he was right. I am blessed. "Do you know how much He loves you and all that He has given to show His love for you?". Yes, i am loved. More than i could ever even know, that is how much He loves me. "The same God who blesses you and loves you is also awesome and mighty!". I could not believe i was being preached to...by a rock! But he was no dumb rock and i felt ashamed because i knew he was right. Before i could even respond, he said to me, "We rocks would now like to hear you sing!". At first, my voice was shaky and my words uncertain but as i continued, my voice grew stronger and louder. The words started to flow. Then...i started to dance! It was starting to get dark by this point but i didn't want to stop. The rocks seemed to be enjoying my joyful noise too. They didn't mind a bit that i sang off key. More importantly, i knew my Father was blessed as well. When i finally came in that night i was still singing. As i write this now i smile, thinking of this experience i have shared with you. Now tell me friend, would you join me in making some "rock music" for our God and King?
"I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out." Luke 19:40