Daily Snippets on God’s Blessings – Church

Some people worship in large cathedrals while others worship in huts or homes. We often worship God in churches. There God reaches down to us and there we come to him with our prayers, praise, and offerings. We give God the honor, respect, and love that is due him. Worship is a blessing meant for all ages. The Bible says, “All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the Lord” (2 Chronicles 20:13). The writers of many psalms express their joy when given the opportunity to worship God. “LORD, I love the house where you live” (Psalm 26:8). “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life” (Psalm 27:4). “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord’” (Psalm 122:1). What a delight it is to worship in church! Thank the Lord for such an opportunity?

Digging deeper:

Read Nehemiah 12:27-43. The completed task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah was celebrated with an amazing dedication ceremony.

 Today my prayer includes . . .

          thanks for this special blessing:

          concern for this special person:

          Petition for this special problem:

 A closing verse:

O Church of Christ, our blest abode,

Celestial grace is thine;

Thou art the dwell­ing place of God,

The gate of joys di­vine.

Hezekiah Butterworth

(This devotion is from “Hope for Each New Day: 333 Quiet Moments with God” by Reynold R. Kremer)