True praise is NEVER an obligation - it's always a delight! - C.S. Lewis
The psalmist said he could hardly wait to go into the house of the Lord. I wonder why? - Hmm!
Imagine yourself at a championship ballgame. Your team is doing well, everything is falling into place for them to win it all. Big plays are being made again and again right before your very eyes. Now, imagine you're not allowed to express any type of response. You have to remain calm and composed. You're not allowed to even 'ooh and aah', or say 'wow', or cheer, or clap. Wouldn't that be totally frustrating! But often we do it Sunday after Sunday at worship. The bible actually commands us to praise profusely (Psalm 150) giving our 'Hallelujahs' to God. One way to define hallelujah is 'breath of praise to God!' And in Revelation 19 that 'breath' of praise is a rather loud 'roar' gushing forth. So ask yourself, when was the last time you actually 'gushed' over God?
Until Monday...
Pastor Botts
"Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him." - Psalm 33:1
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