March 28, 2010 - Call to Worship

This morning, as we worship I’d like you to keep a couple things in mind…

• First, as it says in Psalm 100:2, “worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” In other words worship sincerely and enthusiastically.
• Second, as it says in Romans, 12:6-8, “we have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.”
• I believe that this also applies to worship as we all bring something different to the table. As it says in I Corinthians 12:12, “the body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body.” So, each of us plays a different part. In the context of Palm Sunday and worship, I take this to mean that we should all worship in our own way with the gifts given us by God…but just remember the God wants us to praise him sincerely and with our heart, soul and mind.