It is a huge pleasure to be able to participate in the life of the student body at SAU through my class and small group Bible study. Another inroad has been via the university’s chapel services. Every Monday I rush over to the church after class so I can find a seat before all the students begin packing the place out. I enjoy the enthusiasm of the students as they enter and the anticipation o f a dynamic service.
The chapel band is composed of an extremely talented group of students who are a joy to observe. The drummer plays with a look of glory on his face. The violinist is so at one with his instrument that it seems to be an additional appendage to his body. The guitarist, in his exuberance, often jumps a foot in the air as he plays. (I’m not sure how he does this!) Some-times I get such delight out of watching the band that I forget I’m there to worship Jesus. Then I close my eyes and change my focus.
While I don’t want to give glory to the band that is due to the Lord, I imagine He is pleased to receive their gift of uninhibited worship. This is one instance when a teacher can learn from her students. May I worship Him with reckless abandon.