Luke 24
New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Has Risen
24 "On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words." ......the beat goes on......"Grandmas sit in chairs and reminisce
Boys keep chasing girls to get a kiss
The cars keep going faster all the time
Bums still cry "hey buddy, have you got a dime" ......the beat goes on....
Good Tuesday to ya friend!!! Welcome to Tuesday's Musical Notes where.....wait for it.....the beat goes on.....
If you were the age of 10-21 during the 60's and 70's, you are probably hearing a distinct bass guitar beat going right now to accentuate the thought of the #2 hit song by Sonny and Cher from 1967...."The Beat Goes On". Backed by the very popular session musicians called "The Wrecking Crew", Sonny and Cher would see their 3rd studio album "In Case You're In Love" peak at #6 on Billboard's album chart, bolstered by the addictive "The Beat Goes On". Just after the release of "In Case You're in Love", Sonny and Cher embarked on igniting a film career. Their 2 films were extremely unsuccessful which caused a spillover effect into their music career. The would not chart again for 4 years.
Sonny and Cher would reignite their careers with a TV variety show. It is a shame that there isn't a revival of this type of entertainment on television today. For years musicians like Andy Williams and Glen Campbell as well as comedians like Carol Burnett and The Smothers Brothers (who were musicians and comedians) would host a show featuring humorous skits and great "Broadway" style musical revues for television. Sonny and Cher brought their unique '70s style to this format. "La ti da ti de, la ti da ti da...."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to0irFedGqc
Combined with "cool" musical guests and the believable banter between husband and wife, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour became a smash hit in the early '70s. The show would receive 15 Emmy nominations and would continue to be in the top ten until the strains of the duos marriage began to affect the production of the show.
Sonny and Cher would go their own ways after their divorce, reuniting on occasion until Sonny's death in a skiing accident in 1998.
Two days ago, people around the world celebrated an event. It was an event that was unlike any other. It has not been nor will ever be duplicated. It was celebrated in myriad ways from somber suppers to festive egg hunts. It seems odd that in a world that seems quite antagonistic to anything to do with Jesus that the biggest celebrations and gatherings that the world does are centered on His birth and death.......the beat goes on.....
From the beginning of time their have been 2 things, sin and a plan for redemption. When Lady Gaga says "I Was Born This Way" she speaks some truth. We are all born into sin. It is our nature. The difference becomes we are drawn to different sins. There has been a huge focus lately on sexual sin. From the internet to the Supreme Court, sexual sin is being debated. For many this is a hot button topic. The Notes wishes to boldly proclaim that Jesus came for the redemption of sin, sexual as well as non sexual. For a great article on this debate, click here: http://joeycope.com/2013/03/28/the-problem-with-the-public-debate-of-sin/
Recently, my pastor has gone to saying that we tend to categorize sin based on whether it affects us. If it isn't a sin in which we struggle, it is easy to sit back and judge those who battle with a sin we know nothing about. This is not how Jesus modeled relationships with people. While He held people accountable for their sin, he also forgave. He loved instead of judged. He rebuked the sin and embraced the sinner. Because of that love, the ones Jesus encountered wanted to never do their sin again. That is the biggest difference in the conversations that are swirling around the internet and in the halls of congress even now. People who want freedom from sin should loathe that sin and never go back to it. That is an effort that is much easier to type into a blog than to put into common practice, however, Jesus gives us the power to overcome. He allows others to come along side of us and hold us accountable in a loving way. We must have the intense desire to turn away, repent, from our sin regardless of the sin. Here is an article on the "7 Deadly Sins" that The Notes found interesting: http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/what-are-the-seven-deadly-sins-and-their-meanings/
Sin separates us from God. This was not why we were created. We were created to have a personal and intimate relationship with God. Sin destroys that. Regardless what the sin may be. Hello, my name is Randy.....I am prideful. Friend what is your name and what is your sin? Jesus has redeemed me and is transforming me into His likeness every day. That transformation takes time, yet the Bible says that love is patient and kind. Can we join hands and in a loving way, hold each other accountable? .....the beat goes on.....
'Til Tuesday,
Loving HIM by loving you,
Randy
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