Today's Daily Bread
When Mitch Miller died in July 2010, most people remembered him as
the man who invited everyone to sing along. On his popular 1960s TV
program Sing Along with Mitch, an all-male chorus sang well-loved songs while the words appeared on the screen so viewers could join in. A Los Angeles Times
obituary cited Miller’s belief that one reason for the program’s
success was the appeal of his chorus: “I always made a point of hiring
singers who were tall, short, bald, round, fat,
whatever—everyday-looking guys.” From that unified diversity came
beautiful music in which everyone was invited to participate.
In Romans 15, Paul called for unity among the followers of
Christ—“that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (v.6). From several Old Testament
passages, he spoke of Gentiles and Jews together singing praise to God
(vv.9-12). A unity that had been considered impossible became reality as
people who had been deeply divided began thanking God together for His
mercy shown in Christ. Like them, we are filled with joy, peace, and
hope “by the power of the Holy Spirit” (v.13).
What a unique “choir” we belong to, and what a privilege it is to sing along!
Lord, we are grateful that we can be a part of Your
family. Help us to live in unity with our brothers and
sisters in Christ so that others may see how gracious
You are and want to know You too. Amen.
family. Help us to live in unity with our brothers and
sisters in Christ so that others may see how gracious
You are and want to know You too. Amen.
Unity among believers comes from our union with Christ.
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