Daily Devotion, February 16, 2023

 

Devotion:

Read Psalm 100.

On Sundays, in almost every country, millions of people will come together in chapels, churches, huts, homes, indoors and outdoors, to worship God. Others, not able to physically come, will worship God by way of radio, television or Internet.

Sadly, not everyone feels the need to worship. Many say that public worship is a waste of time. Others feel that we should be out doing good deeds instead of being in praise worship. So why do we worship? Psalm 100 gives the answer. Worship is our imperfect way of acknowledging who God is and our way of saying thank you to God for all he has done for us through Jesus Christ. Worship is intended to give God his deserved recognition.

And when we worship, we should worship the LORD with gladness, with hearts filled with joy and gratitude. Psalm 100 gives us several reasons: God made us; we belong to him; the Lord is good; and his love endures forever. God’s faithfulness continues through all of the generations. Our busy lives demand it. The church is called to provide opportunities for people to come together to praise God, be renewed, and be challenged to live out their faith in everyday living.

Personal Worship Option:

This week, pray for all who are responsible for the worship services. Before you come to church, ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with the joy of the Lord so that you'll be able to come before the Lord with praise and thanks. Ask the Holy Spirit to come into your church so that together you'll be able to worship the Lord with gladness.