Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Success”
Our Bible verse for today: “May You be praised, Lord God … Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty …” 1 Chronicles 29:10-11 (HCSB)
Our thought for today: “Worship is the great equalizer and a key to success in the Kingdom of God.”
This morning I want to continue our discussion from yesterday. In yesterday’s devotional we considered the great truth that God equips and empowers us for the success He wants us to have. We also considered the fact that some people are way too impressed with themselves, while others go to the opposite extreme of thinking too poorly of themselves.
In his book, “Cure for the Common Life”, Max Lucado suggests that worship is the great equalizer. Worship adjusts our attitude and gets it where it needs to be. In his words, “Worship humbles the smug and lifts up the deflated.” Consider this example from King David’s prayer recorded in 1 Chronicles 29:10-14:
“Praise be to You, O Lord … Yours is the greatness and the power … everything in heaven and earth is Yours … Yours is the kingdom … You are exalted … wealth and honor come from You … You are ruler over all things … In Your hands are strength and power … “
If a prideful person slowly and thoughtfully considers those words they will surely be humbled. After all, the greatness and power and majesty and honor all belong to the Lord. But if a discouraged and dispirited person considers those Godly attributes, surely they will be encouraged and lifted up. God is on the throne. He alone is Sovereign and all-powerful.
The next time you find yourself on either end of the emotional spectrum, try a little thoughtful worship. Come before your God and consider His amazing attributes. You will either be humbled or lifted up, whichever is most appropriate for you at that time. Worship is the great equalizer and for the Christian, it is the key to real success.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 