April 17, 2021 -- Psalm 18:31-32; 49-50 -- Decide Now to Worship

For who is God, but the LORD?
And who is a rock, except our God?—
32 the God who equipped me with strength
and made my way blameless.

For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations,
and sing to your name.
50 Great salvation he brings to his king,
and shows steadfast love to his anointed,
to David and his offspring forever.

Psalm 18:31-32; 49-50 English Standard Version

Tomorrow is Sunday. Decide right now, today, to join with God’s people for worship. If you have the privilege of gathering in person—blessed be the Name of the LORD! If not, gather your approved bubble and get nicely dressed as if you were going to join with other Christians in your church building for worship, and bless the Name of the LORD. He is our strength in these confusing times. Jesus asked: “but when the Son of Man returns, will He find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8) What a critical question for our day. It is hard to know how zealous others are for the praise of God. Especially among those who cannot gather in large groups, it can be so deflating. Take courage.

Jesus has, by His blood, made us blameless before God our Father. He has taken away the stain of our sins. It is our joy and great honour to know God and bless Him. Worship stokes the fires of faith. Worship renews our hope in our rich salvation poured out on the people of the Triune God. Therefore, decide today, to worship God the glorious One, and be prepared tomorrow to celebrate before Him with whomever you can.

Pray in these confusing Covid times. Earnestly pray for the LORD to bring His people through these times strengthened in our faith and even more confident in the victory of Jesus. Confess your times of discouragement and aimless strivings which have been in your own strength rather than anchored in the Lord’s strength. Pray that the eyes of faith will discern what is otherwise imperceptible to us now. Pray that the lessons our LORD wants us to learn during these times will be sealed to our hearts and by these refining trials we will be renewed in our hope, faith and love.

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