“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Friday; December 28, 2007

 

          When we think about worship, what comes to mind?  For many of us worship is something that we do at a place we go.  Thinking about worship can bring to mind a seemingly endless sermon on a hard wooden pew or an invigorating hymn flanked by some incredible people. 

          Now matter whether we perceive worship as monotonous or exciting, viewing it as something we do at a certain place and time is limiting.  In all reality, worship isn’t “church”, it’s life.  When the apostle Paul described worship he noted, “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.”  (Romans 12:1).  In essence, what was done in a communal setting was merely a manifestation of a week’s worth of effort.

          This weekend, let’s not neglect the gathering of spiritual people; but, let’s prepare for that service by genuinely serving God.

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.