The Rest

                    

             

              “The Rest” 

  is the part of the making of Music

                John Ruskin  19 th Century                                          

         

 He withdrew… to a solitary place 

                                   (Matthew 14:13)

 There is no music during a musical rest, but the rest is part of the making of the music. In the melody of our life, the music is separated here and there by rests. During those rests, we foolishly believe we have come to the end of the song. God sends us time of forced leisure by allowing sickness, disappointed plans, and frustrated efforts. He brings a sudden pause in the choral hymns of our lives, and we lament that our voices must be silent. We grieve that our part is missing in the music that continually rises to the ear of our Creator. Yet how does a musician read the rest? He counts the break with unwavering precision and plays his next note with confidence, as if no pause were ever there.

God does not write the music of our lives without a plan. Our part is to learn the tune and not be discouraged during “the rests”. They are not to be slurred over or omitted, nor used to destroy the melody or to change the key. If we will only look up, God Himself will count the time for us. With our eyes on Him, our next note will be full and clear. If we sorrowfully say to ourselves, “There is no music in a rest,” let us not forget that the rest is part of the making of the music. The process is often slow and painful in this life, yet how patiently God works to teach us! And how long He waits for us to learn the lesson.

Is their a Rest ? In your life journey 

Their is a music to  follow , Count the beats….

Jesus often Rested ,Mathew 14:13

1. Look Up. Hebrew 12:2 A rest doesn't change your role. As a  musician you've been given a gift, designed for specific people at a specific time. Don't doubt your calling based on your present circumstance. Keep your eyes on the Divine Conductor. He made you part of his orchestra for a reason.

2. Look Around. 1 Peter 1;13 During the rest, keep track of where the music is heading.  Preparation is part of God’s process in the season of growth. Authentic relationship with the divine conductor  will help you when you step back into the scene.

3. Look Inside. Be focused and not be distracted, Don’t give in,Rediscover Psalm 23  follow the Divine music conductor, ready to strike the next note and continue the music .Envision how much better a musician you could be when the rest is over. Then start making that happen.We are His workmanship Ephesians 2:10

A long rest doesn't mean the music is over. Stay focused and be ready when the conductor points your way.

it is a mistake to play the next note before this length of time has passed. The solution is to practice counting through the rests. Just because they are called “rests” do not mean we can relax and stop counting. Quite the opposite – rests are a call to stay alert and place the next note with certainty and precision.Rests in music are expressive.They are musical, and the more respect and attention we give them,The better we Sound.

Our Life is a Music, Pay attention to the Divine Music Conductor-AJ