Open Heavens August 23, 2008

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Rev 10-12

ANY DIVIDEND OF WORSHIP?


MEMORIZE: "Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy "(Exodus 15:6)

READ: Genesis 8:8-22

Your attitude towards worship can determine success or failure in life. Saul had a few slips, yet because of the absence of worship in his relationship with God, he failed woefully. You cannot serve God without worshipping Him. That service will be useless. But you can worship God to the extent that it will be counted as service. David had several slips, yet he succeeded because worship occupied a major place in his life. His pastime was worship. He did not only worship God, but also taught and influenced many to do so through his Psalms. What God cannot wave for any of His children, He can waive for true die hard, Spirit filled worshippers. God expects your praise and worship to be infectious. When the President of a nation rolls on the floor in worship of the Most High God, all his lords, governors, senators, ministers, officers and the citizenry will say, ‘If the president can worship God like this, why should those of a lesser position do any less?’ That was the experience with David. How infectious is your worship? Are people provoked to worship God when they see how you worship Him?



Today’s reading tells us that immediately after the flood, Noah worshiped God. Noah’s worship brought great dividends for the entire human race. God outlawed further flood judgements on the earth because of Noah’s solid, Spirit-led worship. Also, a decree re-establishing the various seasons on earth was obtained by that worship. If you have been worshipping God correctly, where are the dividends? Do you know that one single well packaged worship is enough to give you and coming generations the needed breakthrough?



In Exodus 15:1-21, immediately after crossing the Red Sea , Moses assembled the Israeli choir: and his elder sister Miriam led all the women in singing and worshipping God. They realized that any victory not sandwiched between worship can be touched by the kingdom of darkness. If your success, victory or breakthrough is at the verge of being lost or stolen, examine yourself. It is most likely you have not covered it with worship. Satan shuns worship-coated victories. Your blessing is not secure until you surround it with worship. For some of us, after a victory over the enemies, or a major breakthrough, the first response is to organize a party and enjoy ourselves as if we obtained the victory ourselves. Organizing parties in celebration of a promotion, major contract or something good before thanksgiving is becoming a re-occurrent phenomenon today in the Christian fold. This takes God off the scene. Are you a victim of this trend? Repent. Ask God to make you a true worshipper today.



ACTIONPOINT: How many lives have you influenced to worship God? Adopt the lifestyle of a spirit-filled worshipper today.