Psalms of Discipleship. Principle #7 (Worship). February 24, 2013

Hello my dear friends. Today's Psalms of Discipleship reminds us of the value of worship as we grow in our love for Jesus. A life that is bound to a meaningless ritual will leave us empty, but a life that is bound to a meaningful relationship with Jesus will fill us with His presence. The question before us today is direct and to the point: do I endure Him or do I enjoy Him?

Learning with you,

Denny

Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #7

Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life

Key Scripture: 1 How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Psalm 84:1-2

Core Value: Worship

Biblical worship of Jesus is never a passive exercise. It is energetic; it is on purpose; it is passionate. There are at least two kinds of Christians. There are some who “endure” God. They show up when they have too, pray when they need too, and give when they can afford too. For them, their faith is nothing more than a religious duty, void of any intimate relationship with their Creator.

On the other hand, there is the Christian who “enjoys” God. When they show up, they fully expect God to be there too. They rightfully anticipate the blessing of His presence to pour over their heart. These kinds of Christians see prayer as an interactive dialogue. They take Him at His word when He says to come boldly into His presence and cast all of their burdens upon Him because they know that He cares for them. Disciples of Jesus live to give knowing that they have been given the privilege of being a steward of His Kingdom resources.

Enduring or Enjoying: which one best describes your experience?

Principle #7 & Personal Application: Quality disciples have a passionate love for the Lord Jesus.

• They will long to be in His presence

• They will sing for joy

• They will experience the living God

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

Is my love for the Lord based upon what He can do for me or is it based upon a love relationship?

What would it look like in my life if my soul made it a habit to be passionate about my love for the Lord?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, may my heart always be filled with a passionate love for You. May my soul ever long and yearn for Your courts. By faith, my heart and my flesh will sing for joy to the living God.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…

Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism

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