Yesterday James was talking about Valentine’s Day and how he wanted to buy flowers for various people, including me. Later in the day, I mentioned that I would rather he show his love through action, by listening and obeying, rather than buying flowers.
Similarly with God, we often want to worship Him and show our love how we want. However, have we confirmed with Him how He wants to receive love and worship?
At the Transfiguration, Peter had his own idea for worship and honor, but God cut him off.
Matthew 17:3-9 Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.
4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”
6 When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” 8 When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.
9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, “Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
God wants our worship and has clear ways He wants to receive it from us. Let’s listen to Him on how we can best love and honor Him!
Alice
