Worship

Will the real church of Jesus Christ please stand up and move out of your comfortable pews/seats; throw safety and self-preservation to the wind, and boldly pursue the heart of G-d, forsaking all other lovers?!

IF Jesus were to return today or even in the next few days, would he find a pure and spotless Bride who is LOVESICK for her Bridegroom? Or would He find only a people who claim His name but do not look much different from the world around them? Would Jesus find a Bride who has made herself ready? Who's heart belongs to Him alone and whose gaze is fixed on Him? Or would He find a people who are more concerned with being entertained, chasing after thing of temporary value, and satisfying the immediate 'needs' of their flesh?

Why do you go to church? No, really?? Is it out of obligation? duty? Do you want to keep up appearances? Show off your new dress? Socialize? I know I've been guilty of all of this.

How about to meet with the G-d of all creation who loves and desires you? To worship Him in the splendor of His holiness? To share His love and conviction with those who need to hear?

And what about WORSHIP? Do you even enjoy it? Does it bore you? "Not that song again!... fine, I'll sing, but my heart isn't in this right now..."?? Do you count down until it's over so you can sit down? Are we just going through the motions? "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord." Is that all it is, a joyful NOISE? Be honest.

What if we really pushed past all the distractions and came with a surrendered heart? What if we didn't care what everyone else thought of us and only what G-d thought? What if we moved out of our seats and everything that makes us feel 'comfortable' and worshipped Jesus with abandon? What if we didn't stand rigid with pride when we felt a nudge to get on our knees? What if we were so moved by the knowledge and presence of a holy G-d, that we got on our faces before Him and truly WORSHIPPED Him, not caring about the time? What would that look like? Dare to dream and dare to make it a reality.

Is your heart moved by the G-d Man Jesus Christ who gave His life that you may live? Is your heart moved by the G-d who created everything in heaven and earth and yet chose YOU and loves and desires YOU?? Is there a deep yearning within you to know and desire Him? Does your soul thirst for Him? Does your body long for Him? Is your heart tender or calloused?

This is what it's all about, friends! To know G-d and be known by Him. To worship Him in spirit and in truth. To obey His commands and follow where He leads.

Every ounce of my being longs for Jesus. "My heart beats violently inside of my chest." It's not just a song. It's not just a nice idea. It can be a reality. Everytime I read Psalms, especially, my heart is set ablaze with praise and desire for G-d. He is my Abba (Father). He alone can satisfy the desires of my heart. Magnify the LORD with me! Let us exalt His name together! For He is great and greatly to be praised!!

"Shout with joy to G-d, all the earth! Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious! Say to G-d, 'How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you. All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise to your name.'...
Come and listen, all you who fear G-d; let me tell you what He has done for me. I cried out to Him with my mouth; His praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but G-d has surely listened; and heard my voice in prayer. Praise be to G-d, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me!" -Psa;m 68:1-4, 16-20


From an old blog post On February 22, 2010; written while I was still running from G-d. He still manged to find me and break through my defenses....

"Jesus is coming back for His Bride (the church- His people called by His name). But that Bride is not prepared. She doesn't have enough oil for her lamp and her dress is soiled. She has been lulled to sleep in apathy. Daughter of Zion, throw off your bed clothes and wipe the sleep from your eyes. Prepare yourself for the wedding to come. Your Bridegroom is coming and you need to be ready.

Jesus, awaken our hearts to the knowledge of you. "Fill us with the knowledge of G-d, with the knowledge of You, with the knowledge of the Holy, Holy." Give us eyes to see you, ears to hear and a heart to understand all that you are speaking to us.

Sound the alarm on your holy hill. Blow a trumpet in Zion that the King of glory may come in. The hour is upon us and it is time to stop running from G-d and into His arms. He is the only safe place. Even so, come Lord Jesus."