Today’s Scripture: And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. Luke 2:25 KJV
Some scholars say the words describing Simeon here in the original texts were: one who worships God well.
When you meet God, don’t you want Him to recall the worship you offered Him on earth? Simeon was just or righteous which Scofileld’s commentary says he was “right with God”. We know it when we are right with God don’t we?
I read this morning that devout was being in the right “frame of spirit”. Matthew Henry’s commentary says we will be judged by the “thoughts of our hearts” concerning Christ. This is a heart thing isn’t it?!
What frame of spirit are you in? What are the thoughts of your heart?
Worshiping God with all of our heart is worshiping well, isn’t it? Have you experienced that state of spirit where you know you are right with God? Yes, we know it and let’s stay there today and keep the thoughts of our hearts on Him.
Today’s Prayer: Father God, thank You for Your Spirit that guides us and draws us near to You. I worship You with all my heart. Thank You for filling my heart with such joy and hope. Please help me to keep the thoughts of my heart pure and worshiping You well. Amen.
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
Thank you brother for your words today – it feels wonderful when we know it! It definitely is a heart thing <3 Praise Him!!!
Thanks Sheryl, will call you…somebody has a birthday coming up…Praise HIM!! Worship well!
Since worship is an audience of One, I want this said of me Tom: “Well done good and faithful servant.” Well done Tom.
Thanks Bill!! Well done my faithful servant…aren’t you thankful you gave me your heart? Yes, LORD such a small price for such bountiful and beautiful light. Worship well my friend. And have those churchgoers of yours crawling out in prayer this weekend..haha.
When you know your right with Him the joy is like nothing on earth. It’s indescribable. I want that feeling to last forever. Lord, I pray that I will continually seek your will and that my heart will line up with yours.
Amen Debby…that is it… that indescribable joy. I wish I could describe it but do pray others experience it. I pray with you that we continually seek His will and that our hearts line up with His. Thank you for praying with us! Worship well!