Fire in our hearts - The Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTSCOMMUNICATE!us. Isaiah had once mourned that Jerusalem had ‘none to guideher’ among ‘all the sons she bore’ (Is 51:18). Zion’s sons weremeant to cherish her, ‘take her by the hand’ and lead her on.Ours first needed winning, healing, and giving opportunity toexpress their creative energy.Nathan and Phil soon had the gathering in stitches withtheir memories, candour and funny remarks. During thatmemorable evening mums and dads faced their failures andtriumphs as forgiveness, humour and hope flowed betweenthe generations. When Nathan and Phil sat down they wereclearly rebels. But, strangely and movingly, the impressionthat lingered was of their love for the church — and her Lord.Nathan continued to struggle. His ambitions were set on musicand he’d started to play for a local band. At this point Jezcame into the story. Jez had heard about one of ‘Zion’s kids’who had a talent for keyboard, was on the way out, and wantedadvice on the music scene.Rufus set up a meeting for them at Sheepfold where theycould make some sounds together. The two musicians gelledfrom the word go. Soon Rufus had an inspiration. He’d beenwondering how to capture the energy and mysticism of creationin music. Maybe... Yes. He shot off and came back with acopy of The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis.Nathan and Jez were still jamming as the December sunsank low over the hills and the little studio began to fill withatmosphere. Rufus began to read aloud and Nathan’s keyboardfollowed with moody, mysterious sounds. The guitarsang and soared. Caught up in the imagery of the moment,Rufus began to weep. They’d hit on something deep.356