Psalm 134:1 "Behold, bless ye the
LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the
LORD."
Why is it so important to have a daily approach to God? Why
is worship such an integral part of living? Why do I have to go to church? Can
I not handle things on my own and in my own way?
It seems there could easily be an attitude develop that
would lend toward self-sufficiency. In this type attitude, God becomes a
figurehead that is nice to read about and hear about. There tends to be more of
a mental approach rather than a heart felt approach unto Him. The Word of God
is more of a good moral lesson rather than the absolute heart of God speaking
to my heart. The problem with this type thinking is that somewhere along the
way, we hit a brick wall and cannot handle nor deal with the situation. What do
we do then? We have programmed ourselves to be able to handle anything and
everything that life throws our way. We go into a tailspin that is not a good
place to be.
The truth of the matter is that we cannot deal with life nor
its situations on our own. We are not capable of handling circumstances that
are thrown our way. So, the answers to the questions above are found in the
deep need that everyone of us have for a relationship with the Almighty God Who
has absolute power, wisdom, grace, and mercy. He not only is filled with love,
He is love. Therefore, everything He does for us is out of that nature. Yes,
even those things we do not understand is filtered through God's love and grace
before we are ever confronted with it.
It is important for us to develop an attitude of worship and
dependence upon the Lord. When that is developed in us, we will be found
"standing" even in the most difficult times. As a pastor, I see it
constantly. Those who have developed their hearts through worship are able to
see beyond the storms. They are able to stand even in the "night
seasons" of life because their trust has been strengthened by way of
exercising faith. I submit to you there is no better way to exercise our faith
than through the regular habit of public worship and praise unto the Lord God.
"Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the
LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD."