May 2, 2011
Psalm 15:1
O LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill?
True Worship
David brings to mind the need to prepare my heart for worship in His sanctuary. Only God knows my heart, and He alone can say if I am truly ready for worship in His sanctuary.
In the formalized worship of the Jerusalem sanctuary,the people would ask, "Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord?" A :priest would answer with a list of 10 requirements:
Taking God's law seriously
Ordering their lives accordingly
Being known for integrity of speech
Saying what they mean and meaning what they say
Engaging in practical good works
Helping their neighbors
Avoiding being trapped with ungodly liaisons
Supporting those who serve the Lord
Fulfilling their promises
Above reproach business dealings
As I think through these requirements, I realize that they are intended to help prepare me for worship. The key word is "prepare". So, God, prepare my heart for worship and may the list above be only the beginning point of self examination ... not only at my time of entrance into your sanctuary.
Blessings,
Tony
Romans 8:16-17
