Over the course of the past few weeks I have had ample time to think about many things in my life. What is my purpose? My direction? My passion in this world? Furthermore, what will I be known for when I die? What will people remember of this life I lived? These questions have driven me to strive that people might say one all encompassing statement of my life. "HE WORSHIPED GOD."
But of all the things people could say or remember you for why choose worship you ask? Because worship is the defining characteristic that not only fulfills our God given purpose in this world but ultimately it will satisfy our hearts with overwhelming joy. When we draw into a spirit of worship to our GLORIOUS LORD we empty our lives of ourselves. We throw away meaningless attempts at self-induced satisfaction and we open our lives for God to reveal his Glory through, manifest his blessings within, and encompass his presence in our souls. When we worship God he gladly dwells within us. I love the Old Testament story of David dancing before the Lord with overwhelming joy when the Ark of the Covenant or the "dwelling place" of the Lord was returned to Jerusalem.
"And it was told King David, "The Lord has blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God." So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing. And David danced before the Lord with all his might. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the horn." - 2 Samuel 6:12, 14-15
David couldn't contain his excitement that the distinguished presence of the Lord was once again in their midst. HOW MUCH MORE should the sons and daughters of God rejoice that through the blood of Jesus Christ his spirit dwells forever within us!!! Let us fall down with face to the ground in private heart churning worship before the Lord as we meditate on his goodness to us.
Our days are few; our lives echoing in eternity. May I and may the children of God live in light of eternity. May our days be filled with thoughts of future glory in the presence of God. May this life I live and the heart songs I give echo as beautiful music in the ears of my Lord. May it ultimately be said of me... He Worshiped God.
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