Thursday, June 14, 2007

June 15

God Wants Me to Live In Peace
Through worship
Genesis 26:18-25

Read the Bible through:
AM -
2 Chronicles 1-2 : PM - John 10:1-21

The LORD appeared to him the same night and said, "I am the God of your father Abraham; do not fear, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for My servant Abraham's sake."
(Gen. 26:24).

Worship occurs in many ways. Several years ago Jenny Barret spent a year in Mainland China teaching English at a university. She was one of a team of three. Every Sunday morning those three had a worship service. They sang praises and studied the Bible together. On two occasions they were able to attend the only Protestant church in the city of six-million people. They did not understand the words being sung, but they recognized the music and sang along in English. They did not know what the preacher was saying, but they felt the presence of the Holy Spirit and were able to fellowship with the believers.

We can worship God in many ways and in many places, both individually and corporately. The Bible speaks of silence (Hab. 2:20), kneeling (Psalm 95:6), instruments (Psalm 150:3-5), and service (Psalm 134:1) as means of worship.

Father, teach me to worship You in truth and spirit.