February 20 , 2011 It's about Worship

It’s About Worship
Read Numbers 4-6

Numbers 6:24-26 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

THIS MAY be one of the most common blessings in the Christian church. It is a blessing given by pastors to send people from worship as they enter into a world that challenges their faith. In this case, God sends his people away from the Tent of Meeting with a reminder that the LORD desires to bless them.
If you’ve read the rest of this passage for today, you may think this blessing is out of place. After all, Numbers 4, 5, and most of 6 is about punishment for wrongdoing—some very severe. And the scripture is about very proper and exacting duties to serve God, to come before him and to make commitments to him.
In other words, it is about worship. Worship is the act of obedience, honor and humility before the LORD. Worship is loving God because he is God.
Yes, God demands worship. And why not? He is holy. He is creator. He is freedom-giver and life-fulfiller. He cares for you and gives to you the essence of himself, his holiness.
Why would you not want to worship such a God? Worship him. Celebrate him Trust him. And receive his blessing of life.


Pause and Consider: what’s your favorite way to worship your LORD?