Tearing Down the Asherah Poles of the People for God’s Glory
“Tear down your father’s Baal altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it. Then build an altar to the Lord your God on top of this stronghold…” ~Judges 6:25
Tag: #lifestyle of worship
Refreshment of the Soul is Found at the Wells of Salvation
“He also has become my salvation. Therefore with joy you shall draw water out of the wells of salvation.” ~Isaiah 12:3-4
Worship in the Whale: Jonah’s Praise Under Pressure
“Those who follow vain idols forsake their true loyalty. But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving.” ~Jonah 2:8-9
When David Danced Before the Lord, the World Danced too
“…he appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to commemorate, to thank, and to praise the Lord God of Israel…” ~1 Chronicles 16:4
Praising God Destroys the Praise of Men
“Yet many of the rulers also believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they be put out of the synagogue. For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”
~John 12:42-43
Why is God Jealous for Worship?
“Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn around and attack you.” ~ Matthew 7:6
How to Celebrate Christmas and Honor Jesus Christ
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them the light has shined…For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end…The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will perform this.” ~Isaiah 9:2-7