Monday, February 21, 2011

Angels' Example

So, I was watching one of David Platt's secret church services online. The one about Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare, and this point he made really hit me:

Angels are an example for us.

They remind us of the wonder of worship.

After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on her the blood of his servants.” And again they shouted: Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.” The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried: “Amen, Hallelujah!” Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!” Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” Revelation 19:1-8

Platt: "If angels find their highest joy in giving continuous praises to God, should we not also absolutely delight in doing the same? If this is the picture that surrounds the throne room of God, then how can we stand together in an assembly and worship with our arms crossed and a bored look on our faces? We are worshipping the great God and King and Majestic Ruler of all Creation. Give him the affection and honor and glory and praise he is due. Angels remind us that worship is not boring."

I was convicted.

1 comment:

  1. First,
    David Platt is awesome.

    Second,
    Worship is so close to my heart. I love being in that moment and acknowledging that i have surrendered myself to God. and thinking of how great He is. its overwhelming and peaceful.

    God i pray that we worship you with our lives.

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