Greetings,
In a dark period of Israel’s history, for 400 years they lived without a prophet, vision, or a Word from God. There was only silence from heaven when they prayed. As God explained to the Prophet Malachi, their attitude was responsible for a closed heaven.
Malachi 1:13 (NKJV) – “You also say, ‘OH, WHAT A WEARINESS!’ And you sneer at it,” Says the LORD of hosts. “And you bring the stolen, the lame, and the sick; Thus you bring an offering! Should I accept this from your hand?” Says the LORD.”
Many of God’s people had begun to feel that going to church was a drudgery, or a “weariness.” Instead of offering Him their best sacrificial animals, they were even bringing God the sick and lame from their flocks as offerings.
How do you feel about going to God’s House to give Him praise? Do you look forward to being in church, or is it a nuisance to get dressed on Sunday morning and drive a few miles to worship Him? Our hearts should be overwhelmed with joy at the thought of going up to the House of the Lord! Another question: is our worship the best we can offer? God certainly deserves our best.
Father, today I want to worship You with all of my heart! My soul longs to enter Your Presence with other believers and to fervently worship You in spirit and in truth! I value being before Your Face and in Your House. Thank You for giving me the opportunities that I have to exalt Your Great Name with Your children. You are worthy of my highest praise!
Today, I’m worshiping with Clint Brown and “I Have a Friend.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor