Psalms of Discipleship. Principle #34 (Worship) October 27, 2013

Hello dear friends! We are bombarded every day with messages that hinder our need to have a closer relationship with Jesus. Often these competing messages can be very subtle and yet cause severe damage to our spiritual growth.

In today's Psalms of Discipleship the Psalmist reminds us of how great our God really is. He is the LORD Most High over all the earth. And because of grace, He is our Lord.

Learning to worship Him,

Denny

Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #34

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

Key Scripture: 9 For Thou art the LORD Most High over all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods. Psalm 97:9

Core Value: Worship

We live in a time where there is intense competition for our attention. Those who are experts in marketing research claim that we are exposed to hundreds and even thousands of visual and audio messages every day. The “winner” in this marketing blast is the one who persuades us to use their product or services. The influence of intentional marketing works.

In a similar way, the influence of false gods, idols, works all to well. The false gods broadcast messages of consumerism, pride, greed, jealousy, and wrong priorities, (just to name a few). They send thousands of unsolicited messages our way every day. “Pick me. Choose me. Follow me. Desire me . . . not Him.” For the disciple of Jesus, we must resist their message. Our call, our confession must be “for You are the LORD Most High over all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods, even our own idols.”

May we learn to tune out the wrong messages and carefully listen to the message of His great love for us and follow Him.

Principle #34 & Personal Application: Quality disciples bend their knee to the LORD Most High.

• We confess that Jesus is the LORD

• We confess that Jesus is the LORD Most High over all the earth

• We confess that Jesus is the LORD, far exalted above all gods

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

When I fix my eyes upon Jesus I am more prone to worship Him. What can I worship and praise Him for today?

What does it mean in my life for the LORD Most High to be exalted far above all gods? What “gods” in life seek to compete against Him for my love and devotion?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, It is my confession that You are the LORD Most High over all the earth, even the false gods who seek to draw my love and affection away from You. May my worship be upon You and upon You alone.

You can learn how to live as a Quality Disciple and a DiscipleMaker4Jesus by visiting my website at www.dennybates.com and my teaching blog at http://thequalitydisciple.blogspot.com/

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