Psalms 98:1, 4 NKJV
[1] Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.
[4] Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.
Last Sunday, I hope you had a wonderful day of worship. Being Easter, your church was likely filled with extra people. Maybe some special music and other elements were added into your service flow, and the message of Salvation in Christ was proclaimed. We are uplifted by moments like these as we we are doing what we are created to do-- Worship Our Lord.
However, I am sure by Monday you were well aware that you are living in a world where many do not worship or even acknowledge the existence of God.
While discouraging to us, it is even more devastating to them. In Romans 1:18-32, Paul, in clear, stark terms, describes the evil that grows in the hearts of those who suppress the truth. Foolish and arrogant, they deceptively think themselves wise.
Yet, the evil heart is still a worshipping heart. Paul goes on to describe the immoral ways their heart worships. The end result is that they become the objects of God’s wrath.
As you worship today, surrender your hearts to be further sanctified, and your faith made strong that you may not be led along the the same paths of evil. Then pray for those you know who are ignorant of God, His Love, and His Grace. Pray for their repentance and transformation. Finally, be resolved to join together with other Christ followers to point the way back to God and rescue the lost and deceived. The message of Easter needs to be lived loud!
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