Music Monday: “There is Power” by Lincoln Brewster
by: Debbie Waltz
It’s been a busy few weeks for both my brand and my family. Long-time followers will notice my website has had a complete overhaul—a fresh new look and feel! As part of the makeover, new followers receive a free e-book offering a biblical perspective on living with a disability throughout history, complete with vivid descriptions and relatable scenarios. This freebie also gives readers a glimpse into my life as a writer. Despite my disability, I refuse to accept limitations. I will push beyond them. My disability, I believe, is part of God’s plan; it allows me to share His love, and to give hope and purpose to other people with disabilities.
Despite my determination, building a writing career has been an uphill struggle, each word a hard-won victory against self-doubt and rejection. My blog is filled with numerous posts detailing the many difficulties I’ve encountered while trying to enter this competitive field, from the frustration of endless rejections to the overwhelming pressure of constantly improving. Through it all, the unwavering support of family and friends, believing in both my writing talent and my mission to uplift others facing similar struggles, has kept me going.
This doesn’t make things any simpler. It can make you wonder why you do what you do. This leads to the question: Did Jesus consider alternative paths to saving humanity? This short answer is yes. In Luke 22:42-43, we see Jesus in his humanness asking for another way. It says: “‘ Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.’ An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.”
Follow me here. Even Jesus needed help. He needed support and encouragement to fulfill his life’s purpose. The need was so great that he asked his disciples to stay awake praying with him. Yet, they failed to do so. In their weakness, they fell asleep.
The duality of Jesus’s nature—fully God and fully man—can be difficult to grasp. Reflecting on Hebrews recently has highlighted God’s unparalleled greatness in every facet of our existence. The book served as a reminder to new believers to remain steadfast in their faith, resisting the lure of former traditions. The author urged them to center their lives on Jesus and deepen their relationship with him. Ultimately, that’s what truly counts. That’s the only thing that’s everlasting.
Before Jesus came, the Israelites relied on Levite priests to intercede on their behalf. The priests sacrificed at the temple community offerings. These sacrifices symbolized the community’s sins and their remorse. Upon their death, the next generation inherited the responsibility.
Jesus’ ministry and sacrifice on the cross ended the need for that. Why is that? Jesus, through his sacrifice, acts as our high priest, interceding for us. Psalms 110: 4 says ” The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind:
‘You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.'”
(I apologize for the inconsistent nature of this blog. I wrote half of it for two reasons: first, to remind you that asking for help is okay. Jesus did too. This also serves as a reminder that we possess God’s strength. We just need to believe and act on it)
Lincoln Brewster’s songs remind us of sacrifice and the power we have in Jesus Christ. Being a Christian from childhood, it’s easy to dismiss the miracles of the Bible as things of the past. Yet, God’s power remains, ready to work through us if we let Him.
You can view Lincoln Brewster’s song here: