Luke 6:1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

If you don’t know me by now, let me tell you I love words. I love the deeper meanings, I love the personal relevance, and I really love how they connect me to God. Many words are repeated over and over in the bible. They can carry different meanings. Today I would like to point to the word rubbing in Luke 6:1. I found that it only occurs once in all the bible. I thought that was special considering how many words are contained in the bible. I am going to show you the root definition for rubbing for this is where we often find the deeper meanings. (pun intended)

Psallō

1) to pluck off, pull out

2) to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang

  a) to touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a musical instrument so that they gently vibrate

  b) to play on a stringed instrument, to play, the harp, etc.

  c) to sing to the music of the harp

  d) in the NT to sing a hymn, to celebrate the praises of God in song

Twang is an old country expression which fell out of use in the common language but when I saw it I laughed. Then I read “to touch or strike a cord” and I realized when I feed myself, as the apostles were doing here, that is something that happens in the spirit with me. The sound produced is music, harmony for worship.

My point here is that reading the word doesn’t always have to be serious. You don’t always have to be fearful of correction, you don’t always have to receive instruction. Sometimes all the Father wants to do is sit down, spend some time with you, laugh a little, find a little joy to share. Maybe the Father just wants to pluck the strings of your heart, to twang a little.