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                               Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed ... Romans 12:2

The Conductor

by Ryan Cody, Youth Pastor

Any fans of music out there?  Has anyone ever appreciated the absolute intricacy of a well-practiced musical group while you attend a symphony or are lulled to sleep with earphones on a cozy bed?  If not, I hope you have that chance!   Reflecting on the world of music, I realize that the more complex things get, something becomes necessary: a conductor.     

Have you ever led a mission trip with over 20 people into a foreign country?  If not, I hope you get a chance!  Before we left for Mexico, I tried to have every detail planned for, every situation thought out—especially with the safety warnings.  Poring over the details, I deemed myself prepared. 

As the mission trip unraveled, something became apparent—things were not going according to plan—not even the small things.  Entire ministries were lost in communication with the missionary, devotional sheets carried incorrect verses, services were at a different time, etc, etc.  Needless to say, I was pulling my hair out!

But in the midst of our experience something more beautiful and profound became apparent—every detail worked out to a sweeter melody than its previous destination.  Life sprung up out of ‘mishaps’ and everything went better than planned.  Ministries were brought back online, people heard more from God with the ‘wrong’ devotional verses and our schedule returned to harmony. 

I recall a prayer I uttered before we left: ‘God, would you orchestrate everything.’  I cannot imagine how complex our human symphony is—across borders and languages and plans and passions God holds it all in his hands and orchestrates.  And he orchestrates well, beyond our sight or wisdom.

Praise be to God, who works in all things!