before
even time and space began
angels by tens of thousands sang
as galaxies and planets
were flung into space
as rainbows of worship danced
as stars were called by name
the Master Composer knew every note
every harmony
every rhythm
every nuance
before creation began
the symphony written by the hand of the Creator
yet He - in boundless love - allows the created
to join in the performance
free will meaning the music
will often take on sounds
causing His heart to weep
harmonies dissonant
chords clash
suspensions longing to be resolved as hearts formed in His own image
argue fight disagree conflict upon conflict
His tears fall like the rain
yet never is that heart caught off guard
His plan as woven through
old testament history and prophecy
reached forward as the music intensified
fulfilled as the Creator became the created
divinity dressed in humanity
the divine symphony unfurled as angels and stars rejoiced
His plan carried on as the heart of the Savior
beat with compassion
forgiveness
mercy
love
each note played in perfection
as He walked toward the cross
the symphony
crescendoing in agony
as the Creator Composer
breathed His final breath
the enemy thought the final movement had been played
the music silenced forever
but sometimes the silence of a rest
speaks louder
than the sound of the music
for three days later
angels numbering thousands
stars sun moon all of creation
eyes fixed on the Conductor
joined the orchestra in a chorus exquisite
drops of sun meeting drops of grace
as voices raised to heaven singing
"joyful,
joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts
unfold like flowers before Thee,
opening to the sun
above.
melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
drive the dark of night away
giver of immortal gladness,
fill us with the light
of day"
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