"Honor an majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth." Psalm 96:6-9
Worship that is accepted by God is a privilege unique to the Christian. It is not a right ~ we are permitted to offer acceptable worship only by the grace of God. Therefore it is disheartening when children of God deliberately reject this privilege and purposely excuse themselves from the public assembly God has ordained for His glory and our good. Consider briefly the significance of worship: It is obedience to a divine command; it is a means of nourishing the spirit, it assists in achieving spiritual growth; it encourages others in their spiritual development; it shows the world where your priorities lie; it is one of many means of expressing your love for God; it is an avenue God has provided by which you can praise His name; it is a way of showing thanksgiving to God for all He has done for you; it is a period of communion with God behind doors where the "world" is shut out entirely; and it is an experience that should make the heart of every Christian joyful! With all of these great privileges, why would we even consider missing church?
Application:
Please join your fellow Christian brothers and sisters this Lord's Day as they assemble together to honor His name.
Your Father will be looking for you!
Have a wonderfully blessed day in and with the Lord today as you enter His courts with praise.
Love in Christ Jesus,
Sandy |
