A Minister’s Choreography Devotion: Releve’
June 30, 2009 by Lakita
Filed under Choreography
Part 7: Releve’
Relevé [ruhl-VAY] means raised. It is the raising of the body and is performed either in a smooth motion or with a little spring. Releve’ can be done in a variety of positions, including the five basic ballet positions
In part 6 (plie & fondue) we concentrated on lowering our bodies and focused an attitude of worship. As we raise our bodies in releve we can remember the prophetic words of our risen savior:
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
John 12:32
Jesus was lifted up on the Cross
Jesus raised from the tomb
Jesus was lifted up out of the sight of the disciples (the ascension)
And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.
Acts 1:9
As ministers, we must Lift HIM up, not ourselves or our churches (the building), or our particular ministry. When Jesus is Lifted, he will do the drawing…HIS word says so.
Well, can’t we be elevated? Yes, but our own elevation must be a spiritual one! As HE takes us to a higher place, our vision/outlook changes. However, in order to go to that higher place, you must lower yourself first.
Posted by Lakita Humber
Lakita Humber serves as the founder of Paneh Praise Dance & Mime Ministry and host of the Equipping the Saints Dance & Worship Arts Conference. Find out more about her or follow her on Twitter (@Paneh).
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