It is an amazing privilege for us at Cross Rhythms to broadcast music with a life-affirming message every day, twenty four hours a day, especially into Plymouth where the now international ministry of Cross Rhythms began. It is also an important responsibility for us who broadcast to ensure that we are not just proclaiming spiritual theory, but are endeavouring to work this out in our own ‘walk with Jesus Christ’.
I now understand that there are no such things as perfect people or perfect families, but there is a Perfect God.
One of my favourite tracks of all times is by U2 taken from the 1987 album Joshua Tree called ‘I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.’ The song contains the lyric: “You broke the bonds. And you loosed the chains. Carried the cross of my shame Oh, my shame, you know I believe it”. I appreciate it because, for me personally, it conveys the mystery of the Christian Faith as an ongoing journey of maturing ‘revelation’. If we think we arrive in knowing it all as Christians, then there is always another mountain to climb on this journey of trying to understand what true love and the meaning of life is all about. Such is the process of spiritual revelation and maturity. What you do find on the Christian journey, however, is an increased sense of security in His love for you as a person. Through the experience of doing life with God He builds substance into your faith in Him as you cling to, trust in and rely upon Him. He is not only on the journey with you, but also cares for you even when you go through the ‘dark night of the soul’. Without free will and free choice there can be no such thing as genuine love. The book of Job in the Old Testament is confirmation of this spiritual reality.
In the Christian religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing of some form of truth or knowledge through communication with the Holy Trinity, through the Holy Spirit and the Inspired Word of God. The Wardrobe in C S Lewis’ ‘The Lion Witch and Wardrobe’ represents an experience with Jesus Christ as the Door into this spiritual reality. Narnia represents the spiritual environment that all Christians should aspire to live in according to Jesus and His teachings. Unfortunately for many who experience the ‘grace of Jesus Christ’s redemption’, we can go through the wardrobe, but often don’t explore the realm of Narnia where the true authority, peace and ‘battle’ of spiritual life take place.
This revelation is not just information to the head, but also a revealed wisdom imparted to an open heart submitted to His purposes. As inspired scripture says “Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life”. Proverbs 4 v 3. Understanding the natural world is amazing, but it will never answer the ‘meaning of life’ question because this is the realm of authentic spiritual faith. A genuine kiss cannot be defined without an understanding of true love.
So I agree with U2, I still haven’t found what I’m looking for, but I want to find His heart and face. I know that every life matters to God and that we all have purpose and destiny in this intelligently designed universe.
So, excellent spiritual truths from this band of Christians impacting those who ‘dig a little deeper’ into the message behind the music – I recommend you check out the lyrics for yourself (as we’re not allowed to publish them).
In conclusion, ‘Now this is Eternal life, that they may know the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ.’ John 17 v. 3. At Cross Rhythms we believe in life both before and after death.