1st Chronicles chapter 16. Exalt, give thanks, praise constantly our God.
The Ark of God was placed inside the tent and they presented offerings before God. Levites were placed before the Ark to minister there in order to exalt and give thanks and praise to God. There was always someone ministering before the Lord. Instruments were played and singing occurred.
King David wanted God to be praised and thanked and exalted constantly. As a result, he gave a song of worship to be sung and he wanted priests constantly before the Lord exalting and thanking and praising him.
God desires us to praise him (Psalm 22:3, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 96:9). These passages let us know that God wants us to praise Him and to praise him because of his holiness; but also praise Him in holiness. Our life should be a daily worship to the Lord. How we live our life and the decisions we make should be decisions that are holy and as result please the Lord.
Lord help me to exalt you more. Help me to give thanks to you more. Help me to praise you more. But help my life to please you in all that I say and do. Amen
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I echo these words of Pastor Blair while reflecting on some other Bible passages today.
1 Timothy 6:10-12
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
James 1:27
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Psalm 19:14.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Many thoughts come to mind, but if it isn’t what God wants us to think, may He not let us think it. If it isn’t what He wants us to say, may He not let us say it. If it isn’t what He wants us to do, may He not let us do it.
We are constantly being watched. May we keep our focus on God and not on self as we keep ourselves from being stained by the world, but instead shine as a light for Jesus in this world.
Oh yes! Through David’s psalm in this chapter, God tells us how to worship Him! Give thanks. Make known His deeds. Seek His face! Shout, clap, sing, bow down. Rejoice as we draw close to the Lord. Thank you, Lord, for the privilege to worship You.