"It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD; 14 So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God" (2 Chron. 5:13-14).
There are so many reasons why true praise and worship is so vital. First of all we should praise the Lord because He is worthy to be worshiped. Secondly, as we worship Him in Spirit and in truth we are brought into the presence of God. A church where the presence of God is encountered and where the glory of God is seen is a Church that is experiencing revival. “Revival awakens in our hearts an increased awareness of the presence of God, a new love for God, a new hatred for sin and a hunger for His Word" (Del Fehsefeld Jr.).
What changes our lives and brings refreshing to our souls is the manifest presence of God in our midst. But sadly many Churches today are absent of God’s Holy presence. And as a result the church has become lifeless, barren and unfruitful. The church today must seek God’s face and not just His hand. When we are seeking God’s face we are not just seeking something from Him to relieve our hurt. We are seeking Him to revive our hearts. And nothing will revive our hearts and bring the refreshing that we need for our souls more then coming into the presence of God. The Psalmist wrote, "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name” (Psalm 100:4). Come before God in true worship and thanksgiving. Praise Him for He is good and His mercy endures forever.
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