Ilove the YouTube video of people in a food court of a shopping centre, who in the midst of their ordinary lives were suddenly interrupted by someone who stood up and boldly began singing the “Hallelujah Chorus”. To the surprise of everyone, another person got up and joined the chorus, and then another, and another. Soon the food court was resounding with the celebrative harmonies of Handel’s masterpiece. A local opera company had planted their singers in strategic places so that they could sing this song of praise to the lunching shoppers.

Every time I watch that video it moves me to tears. It reminds me that bringing the glory of God into the ordinary situations of our world through Christ-likeness is exactly what we are called to do. Think of intentionally representing God’s grace in a situation where some undeserving person needs a second chance; of sharing the love of Christ with someone who is needy; of being the hands of Jesus that lift up a weary friend; or of bringing peace to a confusing and chaotic situation.

As the psalmist reminds us, we have the high and holy privilege of declaring “His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples” (Ps. 96:3).

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Joe Stowell

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