January 2011 – Page 2 – Marshall Mabry – Undignified Worshiper of Jesus Christ

You are valuable. You are special. You are important. Never underestimate your contribution to the Kingdom. Many years ago, an un-named usher persisted on getting some seats for a couple of teen-age boys as they attended a packed revival. The boys thought about leaving. But the usher found them some seats. That night both boys gave their life to Christ. One of them was Billy Graham. That un-named usher was important. He was signifiacnt. His contirbution to the Kingdom has impacted “God known” millions. You may never know the true impact your life has on the Kingdom of God this side of Christ’s glory, but one day you will receive a Christ-given crown adorned with the representation of your Kingdom work. May it be filled! Hallelujah! Praise to our King!

“So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.” Galatians 5:16-17 (New International Version)

“If we have faith, then we must trust in God’s provision. Our ways, our strength, our wisdom, His Word teaches are foolish and backwards (Job 11). The things that He has done! The things that He is doing! The things that He is going to do! — In and through our lives can be nothing short of “amazing!” His Ways can not be manufactured, manipulated, seen or predicted. No assessment, no test, no measurement conjured by man will ever forecast His Will. Still, He is our merciful God. He is slow to anger and He is abounding in love. His Word says He will receive the sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart (Psalm 51:17). May we always offer up our lives as this type of sacrifice!”

We are responsible for leading God’s people in worship. What a mighty task! No leader can lead someone to a place he has not been and does not know the way! God is not impressed by our voices or musical talents. His Word says “Be Still! And know I Am God!” Where is music in that commandment? The sacrifice of praise that He hears is in brokeness. The heart He receives is a heart filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; remorseful, penitent – the contrite heart. Even though we will never be able to fully describe it — we must recognize our desperate need for Him, how great He really is to us. “Better than a Hallelujah” – sometimes? How ‘bout “all the time”?

Some worship thoughts for followers of Jesus Christ!

Month: January 2011

You are Valuable!

Trust and Be Thankful!