Worship
lies at the heart of the Christian life. If the blessing of God is to
come upon His people, there must be the gathering together of the
His people for worship. In calling His people to prayer, God says this:
“Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayers offered
in this place” (2 Chronicles 7:15). In worship, we gather together for proclamation - to “proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26). Prayer and proclamation are accompanied by praise - “Sing to the Lord a new song ...” (Psalm 98:1). The community of faith grows strong as it meets together for worship - to praise God, to pray to Him, to proclaim Him.
Psalm 48:1-14 Lord, we worship You in the place of worship – “Within Your Temple, we meditate on Your unfailing love.” Help us to go out from there, and play our part in seeing that Your praise “reaches to the ends of the earth” (Psalm 48:: 9-11). How will other people know of Your love, if we don’t tell them? How will they find their way to Your House, if we don’t invite them? When we share Your Word with others, help us to remember Your promise: “My Word… will not return to Me empty, but will… achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).
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