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April 30 Reading: 2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 13; Psalm 63; Matthew 17

May 3, 2008 at 5:19 pm · Filed under Bible reading, heart, worship

 

 

 

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:5  David and the whole house of Israel were celebrating with all their might before the Lord, with songs and with harps, lyres, tambourines, sistrums and cymbals.
Observations:  The passion of their worship is amazing! It would seem that they put is to shame. Our worship before the Lord is often fairly passionless. It was a celebration! Can we call what we do a celebration? I wonder – How does God feel about our seemingly heartless worship?
Application:  How should I be different today because of what I’ve read? I should be convicted by my passionless worship. I need to celebrate before the Lord – from my heart – with all my might! Wow!
Prayer:  Father, help me. Forgive me! My worship has too often been with some small portion of my might & strength. Help me! I want to celebrate before you from my heart. I want to lead your people in this manner! Amen.

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April 28 Reading: 2 Samuel 3; 1 Chronicles 12; Matthew 15

May 3, 2008 at 5:12 pm · Filed under Bible reading, heart

 

 

 

Scripture: Matthew 15:8 These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

Observations: The religious leaders and people of Jesus’ day were great rule keepers. They were score keepers. They were great at checking to see if people were doing/obeying all the right rules. Outwardly they really seemed to have it all together. But Jesus says it was all lip service. If my religion isn’t a matter of the heart – then my worship is in vain. If my talk doesn’t come from the heart it is pointless and empty.

Application: I must continually check my heart. My actions must come from a heart for my God. My life & religion must come from my heart. The condition, attitude, and motivations of my heart need continual monitoring.

Prayer: Father, help me check my heart. Search me & try me. See if there is anything in my heart that is wrong. I want my outward actions and my heart to match. Amen.

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