Whisper of Heaven
by Evangelist Michael Paul
There is a strong relationship between music, physics, and
language. In fact, music is itself a universal language. In Iraq, the
Chaldean land, our original language is multifaceted and every letter
of the alphabet equals a number. There is a formula for each word and
each category of ten can be deciphered mathematically. To understand
the beautiful mysteries of the bible, it helps if the reader is fluent
in its original language. Because it was written in two of the most
ancient languages, Hebrew and Aramaic, there is such poetry in the
words, and each word carries deep meaning. The evidence unlocked
through understanding the prose and music written within is what led
me to Christ almost 25 years ago.
While teaching at Moody Bible Institute this fall, I asked if any
of the students knew what the word “Psalms” means? The original term
is Mazamoor (Mazamir is the plural) meaning Flute. David was the first
musician mentioned in Bible. He was a shepherd, who whiled away the
hours spent alone on the countryside by singing. God gifted him with
an amazing voice and great talent for music. When King Saul was so
angry and having a serious breakdown, he called for a musician and
David was brought in to calm him. His musical ability gave him the
amazing opportunity to eventually become King and he used the gifts
God bestowed on him to establish music as a primary focus during his
reign. He was even inspired to write the Psalms to be accompanied by
music.
God inspired the entire Word to be mathematically perfect. The
numbers, which correspond with the writing, can be beautifully applied
to the time and rhythm of music. Each verse an equation which can be
played on an instrument. On a Psychological level, music is important.
It speaks to our emotions, our minds, our hearts, and there is only
one who can touch us in this manner, Jesus Christ. I often ask friends
which language they think will be spoken in heaven. Most guess their
own language, or one of the languages used for the original Biblical
writings, but I believe the language of angels and the Language of
Heaven is music. Many verses in the Bible mention music, singing,
instruments, praise and worship. He tells us to come with the very
best for him in our worship, to sing to Him a new song.
It is fitting that the Kroc Center in Coeur d Alene hosts regular
symphony events, and when I see the advertisements I am always
reminded of the feeling of Holiness. Despite their Islamic heritage,
where music is considered an abomination, my parents shared in common
a deep appreciation of music, especially the symphony. I inherited
this passion from them. They always taught me the symphony should be
attended with great reverence. Those performing bring the best of
their gifts so there should be great respect shown this event.
Symphony members are never dressed in their street clothes to perform,
and so also the temple Musicians of David’s time were instructed to
dress in their finest traditional clothes. We tend to wear our Sunday
best when heading to church, so when meeting God in the music of the
symphony, maybe we should pay the same type of consideration.
Biblically, God’s appearance is often tied to sound: thunder,
wind, the trumpet, the shofar. Every instrument mentioned there was
created by the inspiration of God. Music is the God-given language.
Even though He scattered the tongues, leaving His people unable to
communicate, music was still a language understood by all mankind, the
language of the soul. We are gifted in this community with the Coeur d
Alene Symphony, an amazing group of talented musicians. We should
support them, attend their performances, and seek God through the
music.
Evangelist Michael Paul was born into a Muslim family in Baghdad Iraq,
where he was raised to appreciate his cultural and historical
heritage. He enjoyed reading, and studied every book he could get his
hands on, memorizing the Qur’an at the age of twelve. God got ahold of
him and radically transformed him through an amazing journey of faith
and trials too horrific to imagine. He served the United States
military and was kidnapped and tortured, left for dead on several
occasions. His family disowned him for his faith in Christ and he only
survived a death sentence in Sharia court by God’s miraculous grace.
He is now living in the America, in the Northwest, where he shares his
testimony and knowledge of Islam and Muslim culture, in order that the
lost Muslim nation will come to know the Love and Truth of Jesus
Christ. He is continuing his education, seeking to achieve his
Master’s degree and eventually, his PhD, while speaking in churches,
on campuses, at conferences, political meetings, and other group
gatherings.
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