March 23, 2020 Baptist Church Seek Daily Devotional :-CALL TO ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP
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Monday, March 23RD 2020
CALL TO ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP
Bible Text: Psalm 50:1-15
RBT Passage: l Samuel 4-7
‘Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High” – Psalm 50:14, NIV
There were days in the past when there was no radio, television or social media. How did the kings and rulers disseminate information to people? They engaged the service of town criers. These are king’s servants who walked through town and villages beating gongs and announcing the message of the king to the people. Through this means, people are summoned to meetings and called to order on social issues.
The prophets of old did the work of town criers among the people however, not for the earthly kings, but for the heavenly King. It is in this light that the Psalmist called unto people, informing them of how to worship God acceptably. Even though the people went to the altar of God with their sacrifices of animal and grain offerings, the heart of God was not satisfied. So the Psalmist called the people to order. He announced to them that they ought to accompany their sacrifices with thanks offering. This is more than merely killing an animal. It was an offering which proceeded from the heart, and which was expressive of gratitude and praise unto God for all His deeds.
Is God pleased with your worship life?
Insight: Mere talents does not give glory to God but a humble heart.’ ― Mac Canoza
Prayer: Give me a heart of worship, O LORD!