Worship

Scripture Verse that Caught my attention today: 1 Corinthians 14:26 What should be done then, my friends? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.

Observation: Paul wanted worship to be done in good order for the benefit of all gathered.

Application: We just finished our midweek Lenten services last night for this year. I’m pretty confident that we’ve had higher midweek attendance this year than we have had for quite some time. The services weren’t fancy. In fact, they were quite simple. A short dialog, a couple evening prayer hymns that were the same each week (one of which is sung in a round), one lesson, one reflection by the pastor, a hymn to match the evening theme, chanted prayers, the Lord’s prayer (sung), and a benediction. The services were simple and lasted just over half an hour.

There are many styles of worship and I suppose each has it’s place. But all worship is intended draw attention to what God has done and is doing in order that all might be built up. Paul understood this even way back in the day.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the opportunity to worship you. It is in worship that you delight in us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

(Readings today included: Judges 6-7, Psalm 52, and 1 Corinthians 14)