Wednesday – History

Reading – 2 Chronicles 4-6

Highlight Verses:

“And the Levites who were musicians—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and all their sons and brothers—were dressed in fine linen robes and stood at the east side of the altar playing cymbals, lyres, and harps. They were joined by 120 priests who were playing trumpets. The trumpeters and singers performed together in unison to praise and give thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices and praised the Lord with these words: “He is good! His faithful love endures forever!” At that moment a thick cloud filled the Temple of the Lord.”
‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭5‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I once worshipped with 35,000 men in a sports venue. If there had been a roof, we would have raised it.

I have been in other worship services where the presence of God was so strong, no eye remained dry and healings flowed with ease.

But I have never seen worship so powerful that the building had to be vacated because God’s presence was so physically overwhelming.

That must have been incredible!

How did it happen?

• The leaders were anointed by God for that purpose.
• Everyone participated.
• They performed together in unison.

Does that mean that the best worship is when the biggest bands get together at huge gatherings (that the audience probably paid an average of over a hundred dollars per person to attend)?

I’ve said it here before and it is still true. Some of the best worship I have witnessed was in a small country church with a couple dozen people, most the whom couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.

But they sought to worship in faith and in unity.

While perfect pitch and massive productions have their place, let’s focus on worshipping God together in faith and in unity.

God will show up!

What was the most amazing worship in which you have participated?
What can you do you improve the worship experience for yourself and others?