Mary Wheatley’s heart desire was to join the
choir. She was a
good singer. She had been singing secular songs all these years. But after she had accepted Jesus as her Savior, she
made a vow to the Lord that she would sing only for the glory of God.
And
when she saw a notice saying, "Wanted: One soprano for summer
position" in the church bulletin in Washington D.C on a Sunday morning in
1945, her joy knew no bounds.
She
lost no time in presenting herself to the choir director, who set up an
audition for her on the following Sunday. After a lot of prayer, she selected "I walked today where Jesus walked" composed by Geoffery O’Hara, for her audition piece. All
week long she practiced.
But
back at the church on Sunday, she made the dreadful discovery that she had left
the music on the bus itself. And then to her dismay, the choir director who
gave her an appointment was out of town and decision about her selection was up
to someone else.
The
substitute organist was a friendly man, in his sixties. Mary with much
hesitation told him that she had lost the music. “What piece where you planning
to sing?” he asked. "I walked to day where Jesus walked" she answered.
Assuring
her that he could play it from memory, he launched into the accompaniment. "You sang that exactly as it should be sung, and I welcome you to the
choir", the
accompanist told her.
Mary
was overjoyed. When she was about to leave, she thanked him profusely and asked
his name. With a mischievous grin, the organist - and the composer - replied, "Geoffrey O’
Hara"!
Mary marveled at the way the Lord honored her COMMITMENT
to sing for Him alone.
Dear
friends, when you make a firm decision that you will stand for the Lord,
remember He will definitely honor your commitment.
He will
create favor in the eyes of people and co-ordinate things in such a way that
you would be surprised to see the outcome.
Nice words...
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