Construction

If "liturgy" is the work of the people, and God is enthroned on the praises of his people (psalm 22:3), then when we show up to worship we literally show up to work, and our job is to construct a throne of praise for God. We are carpenters and construction workers!

The amazing thing about worship is that we don't do it out of duty or obligation. We worship God because of his love that endures forever. We worship God because he has made peace with us. He...has made peace with us! We are the ones who have offended God, who have caused tension and disconnection from God. Yet it is God who through Christ made peace with us. Therefore, worship is not about trying to make peace with God. That is already done! Worship is not about trying to get into heaven, for we are saved by grace through faith. Worship is our grateful response, our offering of a throne that is worthy of our King, a throne upon which our King is pleased to dwell.

For this reason, we experience the benefits and blessings of God's presence among us. That is why worship is beneficial for us. For although we humble ourselves in worship, and work to build God a throne of praise, God's presence spills over into our lives, and becomes the driving force behind all that we do.

We had a wonderful night of extended worship last night. I know God was blessed by the throne we built for him.

I hope you all have a wonderful week, and I will see you next week at the construction site we call the Gathering.

In Him,
-Tim