Allow this song to prepare your heart for a time of reflection, focusing on the majesty and holiness of God and the privilege of worship.
Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh.
— Hebrews 10:19-20
Our generation lacks a sense of wonder and reverence toward God. We want to bring God down to our level, to the commonplace. He is God! Though we have direct access to Him as His children, we ought never to forget that this access was purchased with the precious blood of His only Son. No one who truly understands this ever enters God's presence without a sense of holy awe. No one who comprehends the incredible price paid at Calvary ever takes his relationship with God for granted.
We will never truly understand God and the way He relates to us unless we first comprehend a true sense of His holiness and His demand for holiness among His people. If we are in God's presence, we are on holy ground! We must never act as if it were God's purpose to make us successful. It would be preposterous for us to become impatient when God does not answer our prayers when and how we think He should! He is God; we are not!
As you meditate on the price Jesus paid to give you access to the Father, you will come to treasure your prayer times with Him. Worship will become a privilege you seize with gratitude. Scripture will be dear to you as you strive to be holy in all that you do (2 Cor. 7:1; 1 Pet. 1:15).
If you have lost your wonder at the incredible gift of salvation that has been given to you, you need to revisit the cross and witness your Savior suffering for you. How priceless God's gift of salvation is!
From Experiencing God Daily Devotionals (c) 1998 by Henry Blackaby and Richard Blackaby
Practical Steps to Live By:
🌱 Spend time this week meditating on the crucifixion account in the Gospels. Let the reality of Christ’s sacrifice sink deeply into your heart, renewing your awe and gratitude.
🌱 Challenge yourself to view all parts of your life as acts of worship to God. Before starting any task, offer it up to Him and ask how you can serve Him through it.
🌱 Each day, designate a time and place for uninterrupted prayer and worship. Approach these moments with a conscious reverence, remembering that you are entering holy ground.
As we go on our day, let’s carry with us a profound sense of reverence for our God. Remembering the blood of Jesus that grants us access to the Father, may we never lose our wonder at the gift of salvation. Let every prayer, every act of worship, and every moment of our lives reflect the deep awe and gratitude we hold for our Savior.
Let this day be a journey back to the heart of worship, where God’s presence is treasured and His holiness revered.
Commit to approaching God with a heart full of reverence and awe. Let the understanding of the holiness of God and the price of your salvation shape every interaction you have with Him.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in awe of Your majesty and holiness. Thank You for the unimaginable sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus, that grants us access to Your presence. Forgive us for the times we’ve approached You carelessly, forgetting the sacredness of this privilege. Help us to live in constant reverence of You, to cherish our relationship with You, and to reflect Your holiness in all we do. May our lives be a continuous act of worship, honoring the price paid for our redemption. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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