For 30 years my wife and I were blessed to serve God as worship leaders in various churches. What an incredible honor it was. Worshipping Jesus is what we were created for, and what we will be doing for eternity.
I’m thankful for those who inspire and encourage us to praise the Lord. God, however, is not looking for worship leaders as much as He is seeking true worshippers. (See John 4:23,24) Our praise songs are not what He desires most. He wants our hearts.
Although most people will never be worship leaders, all believers have been chosen by God to encourage and inspire others to worship Him. It happens each time we share how wonderful His love is, and testify to the great things He has done in our lives.
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” 1 Peter 2:9.
When the apostle Peter says, “You are a royal priesthood” he’s not addressing a group of clerics in robes. He’s writing to ordinary people like you and me—truck drivers, housewives, construction workers, students.
That’s right. All God’s kids are royal priests. (And if you like wearing a robe, that’s cool.)
Though we no longer formally lead worship in a church, Marci and I will never stop sharing with others how awesome God is. We can’t help it!
Jesus endured brutal beatings and unimaginable scourgings and was nailed to a rugged cross so we could be forgiven of every sin. He rose again, disarming the devil and his demons so we could be free from their attacks. Then He gave us His Holy Spirit to guide us and fill us with indescribable joy. Yes, I’d say He’s worth telling others about.
One last thing. It won’t be long until Jesus, our bridegroom, returns to take us to heaven to be with Him forever. When we arrive, it will be time to sing, dance and celebrate His goodness.
I doubt very much we will need a worship leader to get us started!
“And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.” 1 Peter 2:5
Thanks Walt. Once again congratulations on the 47 years with Marcy. Most people will never know just a few years of the awe inspired love you both have been blessed with for 47. Thanks for being an inspiration, and thanks for being so welcoming to me and my son. Please pray for my path ahead, and my relationship. Also that if my significant other cannot join me in my faith, that I have the strength to remove myself and one day be with someone who is equally yoked.
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Thank you, Paul for the kind words. Yes, we will definitely be praying for you as the Lord leads. We know he guided you every step so far and will continue! We love you, brother. Have a safe trip home! So glad we got to become friends. The best is yet to come!
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Congratulations to you both.
May this coming year continue to be filled with many blessings.
Steve & Lori
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Thank you Steve!!
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