My wife and I don’t always agree on what makes a great movie. She likes movies where people, for no apparent reason, suddenly burst into song. I keep telling her that these movies don’t portray real life. I’ve never been walking down the street and seen anyone spontaneously start to sing a show tune.

Recent study of the Bible has caused me to re-think my view on this subject. Moses and Miriam burst into song after God miraculously allowed the Israelites to escape from their Egyptian captors (Ex.15). Mary and Zechariah both have songs recorded in Luke 1. King David was known for his prolific song writing and his musical abilities. Even the apostle Paul gets into the act (1 Tim.3:16), although it seems he prefers choruses over hymns.

Realizing all of this, I had to swallow my pride and apologize to my wife. I must admit, life really is like a musical!

So if I see you on the street and you start singing, don’t worry, I won’t make fun of you. I might even start singing along with you!