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Continuing in John Hallett: From A to Z
Z = Zeal for Jesus and for His work
Z = Zeal for Jesus and for His work
Titus 2:14 “Zealous for good works”
Zeal means “eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something.” It is synonymous with passion. Zeal implies “energetic and unflagging pursuit of an aim or devotion to a cause.” (Webster’s 7th New collegiate Dictionary).
Jesus was John’s “energetic and unflagging pursuit.” This is evidenced in is music composition and in his lecture notes.
John had a zeal for his God, his wife, Ruth, his work, baseball, flowers, piano, composition…all that he did. He did with his whole heart, soul, mind and strength. He not only taught this, but lived it.
He often listed the verse: “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all to the glory of God”
John’s good works certainly follow him. He pursued Jesus; he pursued excellence; he pursued his dream of one day being able to transpose; he pursued his dream of using music to tell the Good News, the Gospel, to the world. And he fulfilled his pursuits!
John passed away on June 1, 2000. He lived to see the new century. But now he lives in glory with the One whom he faithfully served all of his life. On earth he lives on in the hearts and lives of his family and friends, in his music and in the example he set for all of us.
I encourage each one of us to pursue Jesus, first and foremost, but also pursue your dreams!
I end this note with some words on integrity from John’s his notes in his own handwriting: (undated)
Integrity:
Zeal means “eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something.” It is synonymous with passion. Zeal implies “energetic and unflagging pursuit of an aim or devotion to a cause.” (Webster’s 7th New collegiate Dictionary).
Jesus was John’s “energetic and unflagging pursuit.” This is evidenced in is music composition and in his lecture notes.
John had a zeal for his God, his wife, Ruth, his work, baseball, flowers, piano, composition…all that he did. He did with his whole heart, soul, mind and strength. He not only taught this, but lived it.
He often listed the verse: “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all to the glory of God”
John’s good works certainly follow him. He pursued Jesus; he pursued excellence; he pursued his dream of one day being able to transpose; he pursued his dream of using music to tell the Good News, the Gospel, to the world. And he fulfilled his pursuits!
John passed away on June 1, 2000. He lived to see the new century. But now he lives in glory with the One whom he faithfully served all of his life. On earth he lives on in the hearts and lives of his family and friends, in his music and in the example he set for all of us.
I encourage each one of us to pursue Jesus, first and foremost, but also pursue your dreams!
I end this note with some words on integrity from John’s his notes in his own handwriting: (undated)
Integrity:
1. Completeness (finished)
2. Perfectness, flawless
3. Character
4. Sincere
2. Perfectness, flawless
3. Character
4. Sincere
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John and his beloved wife, Ruth. John Hallett (1917-2000)
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