Substituting the Image for the Reality – John 18:28
In my worship and service, how often am I guilty of substituting an image for the reality. Of living on the surface rather than going deep.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
In my worship and service, how often am I guilty of substituting an image for the reality. Of living on the surface rather than going deep.
The worship in the old covenant tabernacle was a shadow of what was to come. Especially the hiddenness of the Most Holy Place.
Are you guilty of idolatry at the same time as you come to worship God? I believe there are some subtle ways many of us are guilty of that.
We often take for granted that we gather physically gather for worship. But what if that is not possible? Can we still worship?
Why should we worship God? Because he is our creator, redeemer and Lord. In the end, every knee will bow before him. Why not start now?
No matter how challenging life may become, never forget who God is and his care for you. Give thanks to him and bow down in worship to your creator.
Join with David in letting the praise of the Lord always be on our lips. Worship him when alone. And worship him when gathered with other believers.
Do you worship God only when life is good? If so, you should read Job. He worshipped God regardless of his circumstances. Even in the midst of calamity.
Where is your favorite place to be? Join with the psalmist in exclaiming “better is one day in the temple of Christ than 1000 days elsewhere.”
When you face challenges because you are a Christian, rather than complain, worship God. And never forget that others are watching your reactions.