Celebrate Jesus

Scripture But the righteous are glad; they rejoice before God and celebrate with joy. ~Psalm 68:3, CSB Quote Without authentic worship, we go about miserable. ~A.W. Tozer I first noticed the word ‘Celebrate’ when I read the Contemporary English version some 15-20 years ago. Every time I read a new translation, I come across things I have not noticed previously.…

Extravagant Worship

Scripture A banquet was prepared in Jesus honor, Martha served, Lazarus sat at the table with Jesus. Mary took a jar of costly perfume made from essence of nard, and anointed Jesus feet with it and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with fragrance. ~John 12:2-3, LNT Quote The highest form of…

Sovereign Majesty

Scripture The voice of the LORD echoes above the sea. The God of glory thunders. The LORD thunders over the mighty sea.  ~Psalm 29:3 Quote “Unless men see the beauty and delight in the worship of God, they will not do it willingly.” ~John Owens Psalm 29 was written by David who witnessed the awesome…

Scripture Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you; your burnt offerings are continually before me. I will not accept a bull from your house, or goats from your folds. ~Psalm 50:8-9, NRSV Quote The dearest idol I have known, whatever that idol be, help me tear it from Thy throne and worship only Thee. ~William…