i’ve been serving in the choir as a pianist since i was 17. that’s coming to 6 years now. i recognise that i’m not fantastic and actually bordering on mediocre. but i’ve always known that God has led me to play for Him in the choir so i don’t see myself giving up this area of service any time soon, if at all (the white-haired lady playing for hokkien service never fails to inspire me).
in fact, i’ve secretly considered myself superior to the many pianists out there who somehow do not wish to serve as i am. and i also don’t mind the fact that there isn’t a single pianist lousier than i am, either currently serving or have served. all because i think it’s fine, since i’m dedicating my time all the same.
but last night’s christmas candlelight service totally humbled me. this boy who stepped up to play for the children’s choir, was probably no more than 9 and he played the choral anthem to perfection from memory. i was just enthralled by how God has blessed him and it struck me (gutted me, really) that i should always continue to seek improvement instead of being satisfied with my current level of musicality. i had confused my service as the investment of my 5 talents and failed to realise that stagnating at a certain level is no different from burying the talents.
so here’s to always improving our sacrifice of praise!
