What does the Lord see
when he looks into the Church today? I wonder what kind of a reaction He would
have to what goes on in many churches. Would He be pleased with what we do in
His house?
Most of us would say
that our church is the Lord's house. We proclaim that it is a place where we,
God's family, gather together for worship, edification, and fellowship. We like
to think that when we are together the Lord is right there with us. And yet,
are our surroundings conducive to the Lord being there? Are we focused on Him
or those around us? Are we focused on worshiping Him or being entertained by
others? Are we content with letting others do our thinking for us, or do we
meditate on God's Word also?
Are we as concerned
about the appearance of our souls as we are our surroundings? Would the Lord be
pleased with what he sees in His house of worship? I wonder. Jesus said that
His house was a house of prayer, yet where has our altars and prayer meetings
gone? When was the last time your church family gathered together on bended
knee and prayed for a revival? I wonder sometimes just how comfortable Jesus is
when He enters into His house to have fellowship with His people.
You may not be able
to change the surroundings in which you worship in, but you can choose whether
or not you will be a part of what you know displeases the Lord. You can be an
example for others to follow by the way you conduct yourself in His house and
the way you approach the worship service. The Lord honors those who worship Him
in spirit as well as in truth. We will
not get more out of worship than what of ourselves we put into it.
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