Stomp!

I just watched a performance by some cast members from the Broadway musical theater group, Stomp. You may have seen them over the years. They use trash can covers, pans, heavy boots, and even kitchen sinks to make surprisingly tuneful percussive music. They stomp their feet, dancing to music of their own making. They make bells out of cups and cans and alter tones by changing levels of water in the container. They wet down rubber gloves and add squeaky counterpoints to their harmonies.

The creators/composers/choreographers of this group obviously have a wonderful ability to look beyond the apparent use of an item and turn it toward making music. They must walk down the street with a completely different outlook on life. Where we might see garbage, they see an instrument. Where we might hear racket, they hear melody. Where we might ignore something as common, they are drawn with curiosity and creativity.

I think they are blessed with a bit of God’s vision. They see beauty where others see waste, just as God can look beyond what we see as useless in each other and ourselves to the wonderful value of it. God can use anything He desires to fulfill His kingdom on earth, just as Stomp can use anything to make music. We need to allow ourselves to see with God’s eyes, so when we hear His call, we don’t waste time denying our usefulness. We need to hear music in our lives, where now we might think we hear only noise.

How is God using you in an unexpected way? Where do you think He might want to use you? Share your thoughts by clicking “comments” below.