"Mattaniah.., who was the leader of the praise, who gave thanks...." (ESV) who was in charge (literally, 'over) the songs of thanksgiving....For they performed the worship (literally, 'service') of their God and the service of purification, together with the singers and the gatekeepers....There were leaders of the singers, songs of praise and hymns (
) of thanksgiving to God." (From Nehemiah NASB)
) of thanksgiving to God." (From Nehemiah NASB)Let me first share with you what our Lord Jesus Christ spoke to my heart this morning "Revival is coming-------- but not as expected."
Okay, today's texts are from some of yesterday's readings. Maybe it is a "pattern" for worship, giving of thanks. Notice also, "service of purification...."
Now we may, as the chorus says, "enter His gates with thanksgiving in our heart, we will enter His courts with praise," but there is also a reminder here that only those who have participated in the, "service of purification," may do so. I wonder just how much neglect of, "purification," affects our worship gatherings. Of course, we know that the only, "service of purification," which allows us to walk moment by moment in, and, "to enter the Most Holy Place [is] by the Blood of Jesus."
"....praise, who gave thanks.., the songs of thanksgiving.., the worship.., the service of purification.., singers and gatekeepers.., songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God." All sounds good to me.
Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray that my worship will always be in, "the service of purification." Amen.
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Closing is "closed." New phase beginning. We depart the premises on Saturday morning, September 14. New address also begins that day.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
