In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature, upholding the universe by his word of power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has obtained is more excellent than theirs (Hebrews 1.1-4, RSV).
"In many and various ways..."
So here's the thing, if God could speak to us in more than one way, how can we presume that there is only one way for us to speak to God, for us to make our sacrifice of praise to God?
One might push the analogy and say that because in Jesus Christ God's expression toward us is complete, there must be a means of worship that is likewise definitive. I would concur and state that just as Christ's reign is complete in heaven and on earth and in the church, the church's expression of ceaseless praise will be realized at that consummation of all things which is yet to come. Until then we are blessed with many and various means and modes of expression for our prayers and songs of praise.
Call it the Holy Spirit: this verse jumped to mind this evening after a long day of fretting about the wide variety of music we will experience in worship this Sunday.
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