Psalms of Discipleship. Principle #26 (Worship & Community). July 22, 2013

Hello my dear friends! Today's Psalms of Discipleship reminds us of the great joy that awaits the believer if we seek to worship Him instead of seeking to entertain ourselves. May we be a true worshiper today.

Learning with you,

Denny

Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #26

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

Key Scripture: 1 O come, let us sing for joy to the LORD, Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. 3 For the LORD is a great God And a great King above all gods, Psalm 95:1-3

Core Value: Worship and Community

There is a stark contrast between corporate worship and corporate entertainment. In corporate entertainment, the focus is upon the ones who are entertaining and the ones who are being entertained. As a result, men applaud men and steal from God’s glory. This kind of corporate entertainment happens every Sunday and it is passed off as “corporate worship.”

On the other hand, authentic corporate worship sets the focus upon the Lord and upon Him alone. Corporate worship that is set upon Christ projects all glory and praise unto Him. Like a sweet aroma, worship offered in His name ascends and magnifies His glory. Christ-centered corporate worship fills the hearts of true worshipers with great joy. Far too many of us settle for the goose bumps of corporate entertainment instead of embracing the kind of joy that explodes within our heart when we worship Him together.

Principle #26 & Personal Application: Quality disciples sing for joy to the Lord because the Lord is a great God and a great King.

• A thankful heart is a singing heart that offers worship to the Lord

• A worshipful heart is a shouting heart that is expresses joy to the rock of our salvation

• A humble heart is an adoring heart that comes into His presence with thanksgiving

• A Word-centered heart is a marinated heart that is filled with the truths of Scripture

• A transformed heart is a focused heart that gives Jesus His rightful place as a great God and a great King

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

When I begin to sing out to the Lord in worship, what kinds of emotions tend to fill my heart?

Based upon this Psalm, what is my responsibility in worship of Him?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, may I always seek to worship You in a way that pleases You. By faith, I sing for joy to You. I shout joyfully to the rock of my salvation. By grace, I come into Your presence with thanksgiving. May You fill my heart with Your Word so I may offer Your Word back to You as a offering of worship to You. I make this commitment to You: May I live my life in a way that best glorifies You as a great God and great King.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…

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

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