The Write Steps: A Time to Dance

 

Hey #JustWrite!! We have made it to the end of 2020!! If that's not enough to do a dance, I don't know what is. We all can agree that we are all very fortunate to still remain in God's good graces after all that we have endured and witnessed this year. I know for me the last month of the year always reminds me to get things in order for the following year and just for the sake of sanity and peace. December is the 12th month and the number 12 represents God's order and government and soon after we will be getting into step for 2021. Speaking of getting into steps, when we all think of the word "dance", music comes to mind as well as a rhythm. When music and rhythm combine, we begin to move in step to the synchronicity of the two elements. Sometimes we can flow with the rhythm and in some cases, we become out of step and our dance changes. The important thing to remember is to remain in tune to where we don't miss a beat. Within the Bible the word dance is captured within several stories in the Old Testament. According to a post by Abandon Ministries, "The first mention of movement in the Bible, however, is in Genesis 1:2, where the Spirit of God was “hovering” (rachaph, to hover, tremble, shake, flutter) over the waters. This points to the fact that God actually uses movement in the act of creation. It is his movement that ushers in the creation of the next several days. While dance in itself is otherwise typically used as an act of victory and celebration, seeing dance as prophetic decree or enactment deepens its significance to one of a mighty weapon of war." Another significant story was the story of Miriam's "machola" or circle dance. This dance symbolized "the power of dance not only as a victory dance, but as prophetic enactment and paving the way for the Lord’s continued movement in our lives." This last line reminds me of the many praise dances most of us are accustomed to through our places of worship or in the comfort of our homes. Dances naturally evoke excitement and fun. When a person praise dances, it allows him or her to partake in worship while in the presence of God. Throughout this last holiday season of 2020, most of us will be with family sharing in memories, laughter, and an occasional dance or two. There's nothing much to say after that so I close with these last few words: let us all govern ourselves accordingly and continue to get in step with what is coming forth. As the song says, "I hope you dance."

Happy holidays and see you in 2021!!