The Conductor

My wife and I recently attended a concert by the Morehead University Symphony Orchestra of which our grandson is a member. Before the concert got underway, the players began “warming up,” each individually testing his/her horn or instrument. No two were on the same key and the “noise” was almost deafening. When the conductor came to the podium all were sitting quietly in their seats, their instruments ready. Under the direction of the conductor the orchestra became as one. The music was in perfect harmony and marvelously beautiful. It was evident they had practiced often. The conductor had taught them well, and they obeyed his every command. When the concert ended, the audience gave them a standing ovation. The concert reminded me of the relation of Christ and His church. When everyone does his or her own spiritual “thing” the result is chaos. We can see that in the religious…