Jesus' Harp

Jesus had a deep love for music, especially playing the harp. Little known to the modern world, Jesus became a skilled harpist by age eleven and enjoyed entertaining his family, friends, and neighbors with his beautiful music during the evenings, especially in the winter months. Jesus also promoted an interest in vocal music among his friends. Music was a way for Jesus to express himself and bring joy to others. When he was fifteen years old, a tax collector threatened to confiscate his harp to extract additional revenue. In Jesus' nineteenth year, he sold his harp to secure the funds to send his brother Jude to school. This was a willing sacrifice Jesus made to care for his father Joseph's family. But the loss of the harp took away a source of joy and comfort that Jesus cherished during his mortal life. Even so, Jesus found solace in other ways. In later years he would often go to a hill he loved as a child and reminisce about his childhood days in Nazareth. These memories helped him find strength and prepared him for the challenges that were ahead. Jesus' love for music and his skill with the harp were a part of his life and this can make him feel closer and more accessible, reminding us that he lived a life filled with many of the same passions and pleasures that enrich our own experiences during our lives.