“Scripture makes musicians of all of us, and, just as in the real music world there are sopranos and cellists, conductors and improvisers, rappers and composers, so we will not all play the same instrument or sing the same song.  There will be times we are asked to rest, to be silent, to allow another voice to be heard.  But if we don’t sing or play the part we have uniquely been given, someone else will miss their cue.”  (Lucy Winkett, Our Sound is our Wound,  p18). 

I like that line “someone else will miss their cue.”  Often times I have said that we need others in the community of faith, each playing their part, for the body of Christ to serve God in harmony and fullness.  Seldom have I reflected on the reality that not playing my part will lead someone else to miss their cue.  

It changes the conversation.  Someone else is counting on me to hear their cue.  How can they sing their song, if I don’t give them their cue while I sing my part? This is more critical than we sometimes imagine.  At times my failure (or our failure as a council), means that some just sit waiting.  And if they wait too long, I imagine they will get busy with something else.  Missed their cue. 

So each part is important. Stimulating vision is important.  Encouragement is important.  Discussing spiritual growth is important. Showing the way is important.  Beginning a task is important.  It gives cues for others to act faithfully.