God's Orchestration

(When death knocks on our door, we turn to the one who understands death and all that it entails.  For such as time as this, I offer you a metaphoric post about God at work orchestrating all the elements involved when death comes near.  On a personal note, Carolyn’s Father passed away this morning (Tues. February 10) at 6:00 AM PST.) 

God is working on a new orchestration today.

The first strains we hear are from the harp in welcoming Tom to his new home, his new body and to his place at the side of God himself.

Next we hear the soft lyrical flute of peace.  You see, He offers a peace that passes all understanding for those left behind, and we will need large amounts of God’s peace.

And then comes grace.  Grace sweeps in on the stately sounds of the French horn, punctuated with the warmth of the trombone, and is echoed in the perfectly harmonized notes of the clarinet and oboe.

If you listen closely, you’ll hear touches of strength and endurance.  Those too come from the trombones, with a few blasts from the trumpets.

He’s still writing the timing part.  There are plane schedules to coordinate, work schedules to readjust, and lives to be rearranged.  I imagine He will bring in the tympani and snare drum for these passages.  And remember the bass drum.  That is the ultimate time keeper, and God will have him gently, steadily beating the time so that “all things work together for the good of those called by God.  He works according to His purpose.”

~Romans 8:28

Love is heard underneath it all.  That comes from the strings.  The double basses begin with their warmth and passion, moving to the cellos with a melody that touches the heart.  When the violas and violins make their entrance, our hearts soar with the sense of being loved from those nearby.  The phone calls, texts, and emails of family and close friends all sing a sweet song of love and concern that touches the heart and lifts the spirits of the family left behind.

God is writing a new orchestration.  It is still being written and will soon be performed in full.  We've heard a few portions of it already.  We've heard strains of love, felt the grace and strength parts, and the song goes on.

When the chorus comes in, I imagine we’ll hear words like …

~Peace be still

~Be not afraid nor dismayed, for I your God will be with you wherever you go.

~Comfort is yours

~My grace is sufficient for you

~Cast all your cares on Me

~Trust Me

~“For surely I know the plans I have for you,” says God.  “I have plans to prosper you and not to harm you.  I will give you a future with hope.”

And always remember …

God says … I love you!

God is writing an orchestration, and it is good … very good!

Thanks be to God.

P Michael Biggs

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