Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!
He is to be feared above all gods.
26 The gods of other nations are mere idols,
but the Lord made the heavens!
27 Honor and majesty surround him;
strength and joy fill his dwelling.
28 O nations of the world, recognize the Lord,
recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong.
29 Give to the Lord the glory he deserves!
Bring your offering and come into his presence.
Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor.
30 Let all the earth tremble before him.
The world stands firm and cannot be shaken.
Now, read it again taking time to reflect on the words and images in the text. Which words or images speak to you the most?
What does it mean to you that God is the Creator of everything? What kind of loyalty/praise does a creator deserve? Where is most of your 'loyalty/praise capital' spent? On what?
What does it look like to actually live out verse 29?
A few years back when I was struggling with living out a good/godly attitude while coaching baseball, God told me this: When you come here (to the field) and coach, it is worship. It should be done as worship to Me.
That changed everything for me. If it was worship to Him, then that felt and looked so much different than seeking my gain or pleasure.
What in your life is not worship and needs to be? Ask God for forgiveness. Ask Him to help you give Him glory in ALL things today. Give it a shot.
Write down verse 29 and carry it with you today. Get it out every hour and pray through it. You'll be amazed what God will do if you will seek to focus on worshipping Him.
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