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Begin with God … So We Can Worship Him
In the Word
Why should I worship God?
Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only (Matthew 4:10b).
Of the Word
As the family was getting ready for a Sunday outing at the lake, the young daughter asked, "Are we going to church first?" "We can worship God at the lake," Dad replied. After a moment, his daughter questioned, "But will we?"
As Christians, why are we to set aside a special time for worshipping God? Basically, because He directs us to in His Word. Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only (Matthew 4:10b). Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name … (Psalm 96:8a).
Making time to worship God is still our choice, so why bother? Truthfully the question should really be "Why not bother?" How can God's people help but take time to worship Him? Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you (Psalm 63:3). For the Lord is good and his love endures forever… (Psalm 100:5a). Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name (Psalm 100:4).
Worship is more than a Sunday morning duty. It is a daily loving response to our mighty and loving God.
Walking with my Lord
Dear Lord, send Your Spirit to strengthen my desire to worship alone and with fellow believers. Forgive my apathy and ingratitude when I choose not to come to You in worship. Help me to respond to Your love with attitudes of love and praise. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Begin with God. Authors: Marcia Gomulka, Dcs. Betty Knapp, Myrna Lou Meyer. 22/28 ©2007 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
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