“Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at His footstool—He is holy.” – Psalm 99:5
Scripture reading: Psalm 25: 1-22
Today, we in God’s grace join with fellow believers as the body of Christ. Day of all the week the best, emblem of eternal rest! It is an immense blessing to be gathered in the presence of God and the company of His angels. In freedom, we congregate. We experience a covenantal dialogue in which God speaks, and in His compassionate mercy we respond. How wonderful to read in Psalm 25 the “friendship of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He makes known to them His covenant” (vs 13 ESV).
This must never become commonplace to us. There are many who worship in secret and are in danger of losing their lives. Christians are being slain every day. In our own setting, the militancy against the Chrisitan faith is rising. We come together to declare God’s praise, but most importantly to hear from Him. The proclamation of the Word read and preached remains central to our worship. There are things we must hear and must know. Sin–Salvation–Service. Guilt–Grace–Gratitude. Ruin–Redemption–Renewal. These are essential matters that will lead us on the pathway to become more ‘whole-heartedly willing and ready to live for the LORD.
As you meet with the LORD and His people, thank Him for revealing Himself to you–speaking through His creation and even more directly by His precious Word.
“Cor meum tibi offero, Domine, prompte et sincere,” which translates to “My heart I offer to you, O Lord, promptly and sincerely“. (Calvin’s motto)
Suggestions for prayer
“Teach me, Lord, teach me truly how to live, that I may come to know Thee, and in Thy presence serve Thee with gladness, and sing songs of praise to Thy glory” (TPH 529:2).
Rev. Vellenga is presently serving as a ‘here and there’ preacher who preaches across several Reformed denominational/federational lines. Peter and his wife Judith reside in Delaware, Ontario and are blessed with eight children and a growing quiver of grandchildren. Get this devotional delivered directly to your phone each day via our RP App. This devotional is made available by the Nearer To God Devotional team, who also make available in print, for purchase, at NTGDevotional.com.
