Backstage

Leah Akinlonu

 

How do you compare a pen to a double-edged knife?

How does telling a story change a life?

How are powerful productions made?

What are the secrets, what is the price paid?

 

What goes on behind the closed doors of a drama minister?

Is it straightforward or is it sinister?

Exposed: nothing is hidden under the sun

Let’s take a look at what is done

 

Revealed: they pray and seek God’s face

Desiring that He would take His place

They cry out to ensure that self has died

That no room would be given to pride

 

They ask the Lord to bind them in unity

That their hearts may be ablaze with purity

That their foundation may be right

That they build only upon the Rock Christ

 

Again they cry out for humility

For hearts that honor the Lord totally

That they might steadfastly preach the gospel

That as stewards they would be found faithful

 

That as holy people they would behave

Not taking their talents to the grave

That in holiness they would possess their souls

Minds stayed on the One who makes them whole

 

But wait, is it possible that there’s nothing more?

What else do they do, what is at their core?

How are they able to stay the course?

What do they rely on, what is their source?

 

Made clear: they desire that in them would be love

Flowing through them from above

That God’s purpose would be fulfilled without limit

As they diligently walk in the Spirit

 

That by Him they might be quickened

Relying on Him for every decision

That they would each one count the cost

And pay any price to reach the lost

 

That as living sacrifices from heaven inspired

God’s Word would come through them like fire

That like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces

They would express God’s strength despite their own weakness

 

That they leave no stone unfinished at the quarry

That the temple may be built for God’s glory

That when God seeks prepared vessels they would be found

This is the work done backstage and underground

 

This is how their pens are like double-edged knives

This is how their story-telling changes lives

This is how powerful productions are made

These are the secrets, this is the price paid

 

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