April 13: Come, Let Us Worship!

In a Nutshell

Pastor Reuben reminded us this past week that God is building our lives like a house, founded on faith and love, strengthened by humility and the fear of the Lord, constructed with wisdom, all so we can host His presence and walk in His rest. Today, we gather to meet with the Master Builder Himself.

Anchor Verse

“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.” – Psalm 95:6 (NKJV)

Unpacking the Word

Good morning! As we prepare our hearts and minds to gather for corporate worship, let the words of the Psalmist resonate within us: “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.” This isn’t just an invitation to attend a service; it’s a call to actively engage our entire being in acknowledging the greatness and goodness of our Creator.

The house God is building in each of us finds a special expression when we come together as His family, the Church. Our individual journeys of faith, love, humility, and wisdom converge in this shared space. Here, we collectively turn our focus towards Him, the One who laid the foundation and continues the work. Worship is our response to His majesty, His love, His faithfulness – the very themes Pastor Reuben has been unpacking.

Let’s approach this time with expectation. The God who desires to fill our individual lives with His presence and rest longs to meet with us powerfully as we gather in His name. Prepare your heart to encounter Him. This might mean consciously setting aside the distractions of the week, silencing the inner noise, and choosing to focus on Him. It might mean coming with a heart ready to receive His Word, whether it brings comfort, challenge, or correction – remembering that wisdom often comes through humble listening.

Let’s come ready to bow down, not just physically perhaps, but certainly in our spirits. This implies surrender – laying down our own agendas, our pride, our worries at His feet. It means acknowledging Him as Lord, the rightful ruler of the house He is building. It involves humility, recognizing our need for Him and His grace.

Let’s come ready to worship not just as individuals, but as a unified body. The love we’re called to live out finds expression in how we welcome one another, pray for each other, and join our voices together in praise. As we yield to the Holy Spirit, He knits our hearts together, making our collective worship a fragrant offering to the Father. May our gathering today truly be a reflection of the house built by wisdom – a place filled with His presence, His peace, and His glory.

A Moment With God Take a moment right now to quiet your heart before the Lord. Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare you for worship. Pray for a fresh revelation of God’s majesty, a spirit of humility and surrender, an openness to His Word, and a heart ready to connect with both God and His people today. Ask Him to clear away distractions and fill you with expectation for what He wants to do during the service.

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