CELEBRATE WHO HE IS
Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Sing to the Lord; praise His name. Each day proclaim the Good News that He saves. Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the Lord made the heavens! Honor and majesty surround Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. O nations of the world, recognize the Lord; recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong. Give to the Lord the glory He deserves! Bring your offering and come into His courts. Worship the Lord in all His holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before Him. Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!” The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly. Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Let the sea and everything in it shout His praise! Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let the trees of the forest rustle with praise before the Lord, for He is coming! He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with His truth.
Psalm 96 (NLT)
Everyone loves a good celebration. Whether for an anniversary, birthday or another significant milestone. It's always a wonderful occasion when we gather friends and family to celebrate. And usually, there’s cake! As we celebrate 30 years of Brookwood Church, let’s stay focused on who we celebrate week in and week out. It’s never about any one of us. We celebrate our Creator. Savior. Righteous Judge. Returning King. He alone is worthy of worship and praise.
Timothy Keller said this about worship:
The word ‘worship’ is from Old English ‘worth-ship’-the ascribing of highest worth. Whatever you value or love most-whatever is your greatest source of significance and security—you are worshiping in your heart. Worship in church is just an expression of that.
The worship and celebration of who God is shouldn’t be limited to an hour on Sunday morning. Worship is a lifestyle that should permeate every part of who we are!
APPLICATION:
Take a few moments today to reflect on God’s strength, majesty and power. Thank Him for His goodness, grace and mercy. Consider the names of Christ and what they reveal about Him. Take a few moments to listen to the Phil Wickham worship song 1,000 Names.
PRAYER:
Father,
You alone are worthy of worship and praise. Thank You for who You are— the all-powerful God of the universe Who loves me. Help me celebrate You every day of my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.