I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. - Psalm 32:8

Have you ever watched an orchestra and thought, “Why do they even need a conductor?” The musicians, though they may be experts in playing their instruments, still require direction to produce a harmonized melody.

An orchestra combines instruments from different families to create one sound; the woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments are all there supporting one another to produce a beautiful symphony. Each musician has their own opinion about how a piece should be played. Music is often open to interpretation.

The Conductor’s primary job happens behind the scenes, during the rehearsal. Throughout the presentation, He stands at the front of the orchestra to remind the musicians of what He has instructed them during their private time. He is also there setting the tempo to ensure that no one veers off beat. As He directs, The Conductor is listening intensely for variances, fluctuations, and impurities. He is focused on protecting the integrity of the music.

In our lives and in our relationships with one another, we are like the musicians awaiting the direction of the Conductor, our Father. We need the guidance of our Creator, to ensure that our timing perfectly matches His tempo.

In many instances, the Conductor is also the composing Author of the scores being played. That score of music is translated into a Masterpiece. The Conductor is the only one who knows the tempo, the placement of the notes, and how soft or loud it should be played. If necessary, He is able to restore the sound of an instrument or individual that may have gotten out of tune. Matthew 18:19-20 in the AMP says, …two believers in harmonious agreement of one mind, will have the presence of God there among them and anything they ask will be provided. As individual instruments, we must agree to usher in the presence of the Conductor to perfect the Masterpiece.

We move in one accord by submitting to Jesus, like the musicians submit to the Conductor in rehearsal. We learn how to cultivate a covenant relationship in our daily walk with Him. This teaches us how to reproduce that bond in the relationships we have with our spouses, our children, our families, our leaders, and our friends. These are the keys to covenant. This melodic interpretation does not happen unless we allow the Conductor to compose the symphony.