So, March 28th at 8:30 PM was “Earth Hour” around the world. It was an event whose purpose was to urge world leaders to take action to fight global warming. A noble cause, but:
I firmly believe that God calls us to NOT be GREEN! Honest…it’s in the Bible – I have a verse!!
Now that I have your attention – let me explain!
A little over a year ago, I first heard Chris Tomlin’s God of This City and immediately liked it. As I tried to find the guitar music (it wasn’t out as it was so new), I discovered that the song was actually written and originally recorded by an Irish worship band called Bluetree. One internet search led to another and I found the music AND the Band’s CD. Ah – another little known artist to listen to…and enjoy!
Fast forward to March 2009 and Bluetree has re-released their CD – sporting a new cover and title (the original title was “Greater Things”). Well, it’s back on my iPhone (proudly sporting my original cover and title!) and I highly recommend giving it a listen.
Bluetree’s website is: http://www.givmusic.com/bluetree/ The story behind God of this City is pretty cool! [Their version of the song is quite different than Tomlin’s – I like both.]
“Dennis, alright already! Get to the part about God not wanting us to be GREEN!”
WELL…It’s all in a name…and a great song! An article I read on Bluetree said that their band name comes from their belief that we (as Christians) are called to stand out in the forest of people – just as a BLUE TREE would in a forest of GREEN trees. Pretty creative and profound as band names go!
Thus, “God Doesn’t Want Us to be Green!” We are to stand out just as Christ did!
Check it out:
- “They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” – Jesus [John 17:16]
- “Do not be conformed to this world…” – Paul [Romans 12:2]
I love how the Bluetree song below talks not only about BEING a “blue tree”, but also about having an IMPACT as a “blue tree”. We are to be gathered and scattered Christ Worshippers (probably another good post topic)!
BTW, Karen and I DO recycle! I don’t recall what we were doing at 8:30 on the 28th, but hopefully it was earth-friendly!
Standing Out
May my life, be a light
Shining out for all to see
Standing for You, standing for You
May my days, be a storm
Raining life on dry land
Standing for You, standing for You
How amazing is Your name in all the earth
How majestic are Your ways
How gracious that You let me stand for You
In all I do. I’m standing out for You
May my life, never fail
To reflect the wonders of Your name
Standing for You, Standing for You
Let my life, be a song
Ringing out, for all to hear
Standing for You, Standing for You
Lyrics by Aaron Boyd and Richard Bleakley
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Thanks guys! Good post.
Keep on standing out for Him,
The Tree