Define "Relationship"

No doubt, the Temple organization was of great importance.  The roles and duties of the Priests and Levites were quite specific and, in keeping with 'organization,' necessary.

One thing that always stands out to me in regard to Temple worship is the quantity of Levites dedicated to music alone.  I believe the number discussed in today's reading was 4000 Levites whose duties included music.

Regardless of what one wishes to believe about Temple worship and its relevance today, there is no lack for understanding that music is, in fact, a vital part of worship.  And furthermore, in later light that the Temple veil was torn when Christ died at Calvary, it would seem prudent to conclude that in New Covenant times when the Temple no longer stands as the divider between God and man, that the fullness of 'worship' (including music) remains intact.  

To be clear, the passing away of Temple worship did not terminate worship.  The Temple was simply removed from the equation.  God, through the work of Jesus on the Cross, removed the aspect of required Temple protocol and procedures so that man could worship Him unrestricted.  Nothing is to be construed to mean that one's relationship with God changed - just that the methods of that relationship (as found in required sacrifices and such) were altered thus eliminating the very need for the provisions of the Temple (the Ark of the Covenant, the Veil, the lamps, the Tables and incense, the washbasins and the Altar.

Question: What is a relationship with God and what role does worship play in that relationship?  What role does music play in worship?

It is good that we ask ourselves to define our relationship with God not just as it pertains to music, but in general!

Father, help me to give some serious consideration of my relationship with You today...