Bow down and worship God

These days the word 'worship' seems to be confined to the Sunday morning singing sessions. Music produces a colorful atmosphere. Worship leaders do their best to inspire the people with their skills. The book of Psalms says, play skillfully, praise Him with the tambourine and dance. King David wrote songs, designed instruments and appointed skillful musicians and trained singers for the Temple of God. During Solomon's dedication of the new temple, in unison trumpeters and singers performed in one voice along with the musical instruments. In the awesome celebration of praise, the house was filled with a Cloud. The ministers could not stand to minister because of the glory of God. The worship that is acceptable to God is a living and holy sacrifice presented in the life of a true worshiper. The sacrifice you do to renew your mind according to the perfect will of God sanctifies your life and makes your worship acceptable to God. Music without anointing is a mood-altering drug that entertains people; it cannot make your life Holy. Are you worshiping to please yourself? Without your heart and flesh craving for God, your worship fails to fascinate Him. Hello…where is God and His Glory inside the Church? Compromising leaders don't worry about Glory. Even with the state of the art sound and music equipment, world class musicians and participating multitudes, without the manifest presence of God, your worship is empty. The fullness of joy is only in His presence, a musical performance cannot match it. When the Lord came you were too busy. When He spoke you were not around. When He left you didn't know, and you didn't give Him a kiss. The act of worship is going on, but God is standing outside knocking at the door. Will you stop the empty sound of music for one minute to welcome Him. Enthrone Jesus first, now with all your heart, soul, spirit and musical resources glorify Him!!! Songs can express your love for God but it cannot replace your intimacy with God. Humble yourself, bow down, worship God. Amen...VJ TRAVEN