Worship is a big deal. It’s a big deal to God and it should be a big deal to us.

35 “…When will wake up so I can find another drink?” Whatever a person enjoys the most and pursues it “religiously” is what a person worships.

The first time of worship mentioned in the Bible is Genesis 3:8 when the Lord God came to walk with Adam and Eve in the garden. The second time is Abel’s sacrifice in Genesis 4:4. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob worshipped the Lord with their families, as did Joseph, his brothers, and their offspring.

The next time God gathers His children together is in Exodus 25:8 when the Lord plops Himself down right in the middle of the Israelites. God has always been about being with His children. In fact, the second greatest worship event happened in Luke 2:7 when Mary gave birth to the Savior, Yeshua Ha’Mashiach, because God once again plopped Himself down in the middle of humanity. The greatest worship event to date is the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 2:1-4. In fact, TODAY is Pentecost! We have one more worship event, the greatest there ever will be, when we all stand before the Father in the presence of the Son and worship them forever. We will have other things to do, but being in His presence is the main attraction for me.

Today, I pray that you will be attracted to Him by attending church somewhere. Being with the body of Christ is the closest thing to heaven this side of heaven. Your church experiences may not have been the best, but God calls you to come and try again. When we come for Him and make Him our main focus, we learn a beautiful truth:

Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
and the things of earth will grow strangely dim
in the light of His glory and grace

Abba, I pray for my readers that they will seek you even as you call them. You are seeking them right now and readying their hearts for an encounter with You! Speak to our hearts, Lord Jesus. We want to hear You, to see You, and to feel Your presence. We worship You Almighty God; there is none like You.

Reiteration from the other day: As a worship leader, I need you there a few minutes early to greet the people around you and to mentally prepare for the service. I need you there early in order for you to be available for any last-minute needs that arise. I need you there early to pray for me, for my pastor, for the service, for those around you, and for those who will be attending who don’t know Jesus. I will be asking the Holy Spirit to “inspire” you to be early from now on.