Tell me (anyone who reads this, comment on this) what is your favorite part of the convention? Is it the excitement of a new release? or Is it the lesson found in the drama? or Is it an embrace from an old friend? or Is is the comfort of the Christian brotherhood?
My favorite part of the convention is the music. No, I don't mean the songs you sing before, after and in the middle of the sessions. Nor do I mean the music you listen to just before the session starts. While the music is always beautiful, I'm not speaking of this music. I am speaking of a deeper music. This music moves me to my very soul. The melody is a reminder of Jehovah's blessing. The notes ring loud and clear of Christian unity. It is not difficult to hear this music. You do not have to strain your ears to hear it. You must however take the time to listen. Listen to the buzz of your brothers and sisters as they enter the civic center. The center had been silent only a moment ago, but now, now the music grows in volume and intensity. The sound of friendly conversation, where only a moment ago, there was none. The sound of laughter as we left the depressing world behind us. The sound of troubles and concerns from this system being dropped at the door to be replaced by joy and love and relief from this old system. This is the music of happiness; the music of our Christian brotherhood. This is music to my ears.
Can you hear it?
This is a beautiful reminder, Kim. My favorite part of the conventions has always been the music, too... but I am speaking of the singing we all do as a congregated throng. I remember my first convention, never had I seen so many people in one place, and all of them singing together... 9000 people all singing the same syllable at the same time... it was, and still is, amazing to me.
ReplyDeletestill thinking what my favorite part was, there was so many. What to pick? The brotherhood. A talk you could really relate with. The Drama or the new releases. hummm. Just shows that Jehovah knows what we need.
ReplyDeleteI loveeee this post!! I'd have to agree! You worded it perfectly!!
ReplyDeleteWhen the music envelopes you, you know you are home! You have found the one thing that locks out all of Satan's world. You have found one of things that brings you so much closer to Jehovah, His organization and our world wide brotherhood. You were as you would a most beautiful gown topped by a tiara. It moves with you, becomes a part of you. It is you!
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