I recently read an article in Leadership Journal written by a woman pastor who once played the bass in a punk rock band. It was an engaging article about her life transformation hinged around the story of a wedding she performed for a former band mate. I thought the last two paragraphs of the article were interesting:
"From the stage at the wedding banquet, I thought about how being a bass player is a lot like being a minister. You lay down the beat, trying to keep it solid and true. Sometimes your job is to keep it steady enough to allow others to shine, to sing, to play, and to dance, as God wants us to. Other times, it's the bass that makes it funky and adds a needed surprise. But the bass is just one part of the band, and alone, it doesn't sound like much.
For people who are drawn to music, the mystery that draws us into the bands we love the most, is that we know it's not just about the one. The notes and sounds come together, the different people play their roles, and yet what is produced transcends all that. It's like when you become a member of the body of Christ- you join a band that is way better than you are, and the next tour is always just beginning."
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