Warriors Arise: February 10, 2023
1 Chronicles 15:25 (NKJV) So David, the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord from the house of Obed-Edom with joy.
They were just going to get the ark, so what is the big deal? My heart aches at the question? People ask, "Why go to church? I can worship at home. God can speak to be just fine where I am. What's the big deal?"
There is a difference in attending church and participating in church. Those who attend church have no intention to receive from God. God has to get their attention. Those who attend church do not have a position within the church for serving God or serving the people of God.
Then there is participation at church. Those who participate at church come prepared to worship God with a joyful heart. They volunteer in a position to serve God and His people. They also go with the intention of receiving the Word to apply to their life.
What is the big deal about David taking all these people out to the ark while it is being brought into the city? Couldn't they just wait in the city for the ark to arrive? Why did they have to go?
We need to go where God is. God is with each one of us right where we are, but there is something important about going to where God is. It is a big deal to seek out God. It is a big deal to go and pursue God. It is a big deal to have joy in finding God. It is a big deal to have joy when we are in pursuit of God. It is a big deal to have joy when we are with God.
There are times we have to go out of the city, our place of dwelling to find God. There are times when we have to pursue God with joy. There are times we need to position ourselves to celebrate God with joy. There are times when God is waiting on us to come where He is. Is He not worthy of our pursuit? Is He is not worthy to be found? Is He not worthy to leave our things and go to where He is? Is He not worthy to celebrate Him with joy?
God is worthy and pursing God with joy is a big deal. When was the last time you pursued God? When was the last time you left the city or your dwelling to go out to where God was waiting for you?
God, forgive me for making excuses as to why I do not pursue You. Forgive me for not going to find You with my heart full of joy. I desire to find You and celebrate You. I desire to find where You are and join You. Remind me of all You have done. Remind me of what You would have for me to do. Remind me of Your love. I am grateful for all You have done for me. I will set aside time to pursue You, find You, and worship You. I will serve You with joy. I will set my schedule aside and get to where You are. I will be involved in what You are doing. I will serve You with the gifts You have given me. You are faithful and Your love never fails. Thank You for waiting for me to come to You. I will worship You with joy in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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