Recently, Rory Noland author of “Worship On Earth As It Is In Heaven” has challenged me to examine my “private” or “personal” time of worship with God. In order for us to be strong worshipers, corporately, we must first be strong in our “private” or “personal” worship. The Bible tells us that David was a man after God’s own heart. (1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22) He was a Sheppard boy, musician, warrior, king, husband, and father. David is a great example of a worshiper; he not only was strong in his personal worship, but strong and very expressive in corporate worship (Psalm 26:6-7). From alone time in pastures and caves, to leading the procession of the Ark of the Covenant, to his times of obedience to God. Even in times of great regret, David worshiped the Lord (Psalm 51:1-2). David, much like you and I, was flawed due to fall of man in the garden. David struggled with sexual sin, committed murder, and he wasn’t exactly “Father of the Year” (1 Sam 13:21 & 14:24). But through all of his shortcomings, he still continually worshiped the Lord. David demonstrated his faith steadfastly on a daily basis, which pleased the Lord. Another important character trait that David exhibited was that he had the attitude of gratitude and was very thankful for his life and all God had given him.
Lets challenge each other to not be consumed by what the world offers. Rather be consumed by God’s richness, worshiping the Father “privately”. Getting alone with God and seeking out the intimate time of worship that God desires us to have with him and what our spirit and soul long for. Then we can corporately come together and worship God in spirit and truth for the all world to see and hear.
