The Joy of Jesus: Imagining the Son of God Singing with His Disciples

Jesus, the Son of God, sang. Can you imagine that? The thought of Jesus lifting his voice in song brings joy to my heart. I wonder what his voice sounded like. Was it deep and resonant, or did it have a sweet and melodic tone? Did he close his eyes and sing to his Father, or did he look into the eyes of his disciples and smile as they joined in? Oh, how I long to hear Jesus sing!

In the book of Mark, we read that after the Last Supper, Jesus and his disciples went out to the Mount of Olives. But before they left, they sang a hymn together. Can you picture that scene? Jesus, surrounded by his closest friends, his disciples, singing praises to God. What a beautiful moment that must have been.

I can't help but wonder what songs they sang. Did they sing traditional Jewish hymns, or did they create their own songs of worship? Did Jesus lead the singing, or did one of his disciples take the lead? Perhaps it was Peter, James, or even Matthew. Regardless of who started the song, I can only imagine the harmonies that filled the air.

As I contemplate Jesus singing, I can't help but think of the eternal fellowship he shares with his Father. Throughout all of eternity, God the Father and God the Son have been singing together. Their voices, filled with infinite joy, resonate throughout the heavens. Can you imagine the power and beauty of their voices united in perfect harmony?

The Bible tells us that the purpose of our singing is to raise sounds of joy (1 Chronicles 15:16). And who has more joy than God himself? He is the source of all joy, and his joy is unimaginably powerful. When God speaks, galaxies come into being. And when he sings for joy, the energy that is released is beyond comprehension. It surpasses all the energy that exists in the entire universe.

If God, in all his infinite joy, appointed singing as a means for us to express our delight in him, then surely he also experiences the joy of expressing his own delight in his Son through song. We are a singing people because we are the children of a singing God.

Throughout the Bible, we see numerous references to singing and music as a form of worship. In the book of Psalms, we find a collection of songs and hymns that were sung by the people of Israel. These songs express a wide range of emotions, from praise and thanksgiving to lament and confession. The psalmists understood the power of music to connect with God and to express the deepest longings of their hearts.

In Psalm 100, the psalmist declares, "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!" (Psalm 100:1-2). The psalmist invites all of creation to join in song, to lift their voices in praise to God. He acknowledges that singing is not just an act of worship, but a way to enter into the presence of the Lord.

In the New Testament, the apostle Paul encourages believers to sing and make music in their hearts to the Lord (Ephesians 5:19). He recognizes the power of music to stir our emotions and to connect us with God on a deep level. When we sing, we engage not only our minds but also our hearts and souls. Singing allows us to express our love, our gratitude, and our devotion to God in a unique and powerful way.

But singing is not just for our own benefit. It is also a way for us to proclaim the greatness of God to the world around us. In the book of Revelation, we read about a great multitude in heaven singing, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" (Revelation 7:10). Their voices echo throughout the heavens, declaring the glory and majesty of God for all to hear.

When we sing, we join our voices with that heavenly chorus. We become part of a grand symphony of praise that spans across time and eternity. Our songs of worship have the power to touch hearts, to inspire faith, and to draw people closer to God. As we lift our voices in song, we invite others to join us on this journey of faith and to experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing and worshiping the one true God.

So, let us not be silent. Let us not be afraid to lift our voices and sing. Whether we have a voice like an angel or a voice that cracks and falters, it matters not. What matters is the sincerity of our hearts and our desire to worship and glorify God. As we sing, let us remember that we are joining with Jesus himself, who sang with his disciples on that fateful night before his crucifixion. Let us enter into the presence of God with joy and let our songs of praise resound throughout the earth.