I once heard someone say that “during our life on earth, we are walking each other home into an eternal life and the presence of God.”
During our earthly life and journeys together, may we enter into times of worship which will act as a prelude to a heavenly time of praise and worship, 24/7, that will be pure and majestic.
Psalm 95 reads:
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
In this website as we have meditated around some devotionals, questions, answers and insights it will be good to take time to worship the Lord in listening to two or three worship songs or hymns around the start and middle of each month.
Consider Two Definitions of Worship
“Where God is at the centre of things, worship inevitably follows. Where there is no spirit of worship, there God has been dethroned and displaced.” Sinclair B Ferguson
William Barclay, a theologian, says:
“The true, the genuine worship is when man (and woman), through his spirit, attains to friendship and intimacy with God. True and genuine worship is not to come to a certain place; it is not to go through a certain ritual or liturgy; it is not even to bring certain gifts. True worship is when the spirit, the immortal and invisible part of man (and woman), speaks to and meets with God, who is immortal and invisible.”
Ecclesiastical and Classical Worship
In times of change and uncertainty the old hymns remind us that nothing is new under the Sun.
Traditional
In my latest Insight from the Bible we consider the merits of Biblical Wisdom as a foundation for daily and Godly living. In this beautiful hymn Lord, for the Years by The Royal Garrison Church of All Saints it helps us to look back on how the Lord has led and guided us. We look to the present and the future trusting that the Lord will continue to lead and guide us as we seek his wisdom and help in our daily living for him.
Contempory
When we endeavour to live a life of praise and worship to the Lord he grants us wisdom to make good choices in everyday situations. Our last worship song is by Graham Kendrick entitled The Servant King. Jesus wisely followed the path set before him. As we enter into different circumstances may we do so with thanksgiving for all his goodness and mercy.
Modern
The perquisite of living a wise and Godly life is the fear and reverence of the Lord which causes us spontaneously to worship and praise the Lord in all circumstances. Enjoy this worship song that will help us to record our love and thanksgiving to God in praise and worship. Praise by Elevation Worship
“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
Also listen to John Rutter’s and the Cambridge Singers’ beautiful rendition of it.
MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS FROM CAROL HATTON
1. Darkness cannot drive out darkness – only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate – only love can do that.
2. God will finish all that He started in your life. The delay will be timed into a miracle for you. This is a season God will amaze you with His goodness and favour. You are going to see your prayers answered.
3. The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in Him and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy and with my song I praise Him.
