From: November 3, 2023
“Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds” (Psalm 105:1-2 NLT).
There are four words for worshiping the Lord given in the first two verses of Psalms 105. Did you notice them?
Four words for worshiping:
1) THANKS – Give God gratitude for everything. Bring your tithes and offerings into His house with thanksgiving.
2) PROCLAIM – Proclaim the greatness of God in Christ Jesus. Preach the Word in season and out.
3) SING – Sing and shout praises to God. Worship the Lord with hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs.
4) TELL – Tell the Good News of what God has done for you through faith in Jesus to everyone in the world.
Are you a worshiper? Do you gather together regularly with other believers for worship? Do you have a habit of private worship in your home alone and with your family?
PRAYER: Dear Father, we give You thanks for You alone are God. You have made us and redeemed us by the blood of Your only Son, Jesus Christ. We proclaim Your greatness. For there is no one like You. You are above all things. We sing praises to You. For You alone are worthy. We gladly tell everyone what You have done for us. In Jesus’ name, amen.
From: November 3, 2022
MILK OR MEAT?
The author of Hebrews explained that the basic teachings about Christ had to be covered again with them, because they were not growing in their understanding of God’s Word. They had been believers so long that they ought to be teaching others, but they were still like spiritual babes who needed to be fed milk, rather than solid food.
There are believers like this in every generation. They receive the Word, but don’t grow in it. Hebrews does not question their belief, but it does accuse them of spiritual dullness and a failure to listen attentively to God’s Word in order to apply it. People who don’t grow in God’s Word are subject to every wind of doctrine and false teaching. But those who do grow in the Word, grow in discernment of right and wrong as they apply the Word to every life situation.
Are you growing in understanding and applying the Word of God? Are you feeding on the meat of God’s Word or are you still on a milk diet?
PRAYER: Dear Father, we desire to read Your Word every day and to study it, not just for knowing, but for doing. For we want to grow up in Your Word. Strengthen us by Your Spirit to understand Your Word and to rightly apply it to ourselves. Fill us with Your Word that we might teach others. In Jesus’ name, amen.
From: November 3, 2016
The author of Hebrews explained that the basic teachings about Christ had to be covered again with them, because they were not growing in their understanding of God’s Word. There are believers like this in every generation. They receive the Word, but don’t grow in it. Hebrews does not question their belief, but it does accuse them of spiritual dullness and failure to listen to God’s Word. People who don’t grow in God’s Word are subject to every wind of doctrine and false teaching. Like spiritual babes they only want milk and not the meat of Christian teaching. They are encouraged to grow up in their understanding, so that God’s Word affects their discernment of right and wrong.
From: November 3, 2015
The psalmist calls God’s people to use their words for His glory. Let others hear you giving thanks to the Lord in all things. Let them hear you saying His Name as you call upon Him in prayer and attribute all things unto Him. Proclaim His deeds to the peoples of the earth, so that every nation knows the Name of Jesus Christ as Creator, Savior, Redeemer, Sustainer and Friend. As long as you have breath, fill your mouths with words of praise and proclamation, so that everyone you meet hears of what God has done through Christ. Yes, call upon His Name and let the peoples of the earth hear you do it!
From: November 3, 2014
The author of Hebrews explained that the basic teachings about Christ had to be covered again with them, because they were not growing in their understanding of God’s Word. There are believers like this in every generation. They receive the Word, but don’t grow in it. Hebrews does not question their belief, but it does accuse them of spiritual dullness and failure to listen to God’s Word. People who don’t grow in God’s Word are subject to every wind of doctrine and false teaching. Like spiritual babes they only want milk and not the meat of Christian teaching. They are encouraged to grow up in their understanding, so that God’s Word affects their discernment of right and wrong.