I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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I wonder if the Holy of Holies had big screens and high end technology to enhance the reverence and adoration 😑
I’m doubtful. Amazingly God made it possible for thousands of people to hear his prophets in the long ago. I have wondered how that was possible. Now listen to me! Wondering how God made anything possible. “Enhance reverence and adoration” – no fooling God. He see, and hears, what is in the depth of the heart. Doesn’t “give no mind” to the decibels and brightness/darkness of the auditorium. See, even here I refuse to acknowledge those attributes as facets of a sanctuary.
I’m too old school for the fancy mancy mega mess man has created!
“fancy mancy mega mess” I wish I had coined that phrase! 😀
It’s yours 🥰
If your head was on a platter, would it be in a cafeteria or the colosseum?
I don’t drink “strong” drink so my head remains above the platter in a cafeteria. 😀 I’ll try to avoid the colosseum entertainment possibilities.
I love this!
Thank you, Melissa. I don’t remember having visited you before. Took a quick peek. I hope to get back when I have some time to read your testimony. You look young to agree with some of my “critiques” regarding the present state of the local church bodies. 😀 I’ll love getting better acquainted.
My blog has morphed several times. It used to be workforthecausenottheapplause, A Jewish Girl’s Journey to Jesus, then it moved on from there as I my faith grew. I’ve currently put my blog on hold to write for another blog, onthepilgrimroad which I am really enjoying. I’ve always loved your writing!
“house of the Lord” is in your heart. Now does it qualify as sanctuary?
Yes, indeed, I hope the Lord finds a welcome home/house in my heart. Thanks for the nudge for this bit of truth. I find his presence there to be a be a great place to run. And nothing could make me happier than to know his home in my heart draws troubled souls to him. If they come by way of my heart, more the better. Thanks for the instruction and question. They add to my position.
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I agree with you 100%–we worship the Lord in sanctuary, a holy place, not merely an auditorium, a room where people listen. J.
I like you liking that. 😀 One needs all the confirmation they can get when going against the flow of current trends.
Quite true! Worship involves receiving grace from God. A lot more happens in the divine service than mere listening. J.
I am 100% in agreement. This is why I believe Sunday mornings are so special for us (as a couple) when 2 or 3 are gathered in MY Name…..I am in the midst of them.
This is a TRUTH. When David and I gather, remember our Lord’s sacrifice by breaking bread and sharing wine. When we praise and worship with singing (Thank God David is a musician). Then we share in joint reading of the Word and our Sermon is God the Holy Spirit’s inspiration to us through His Word. Wow! We had decades of what you have voiced. The modern culture and trends has totally invaded the church (buildings and denomination persuasions etc). God alone is CONSANT and His Presence with His Church (ie His People) has not changed with the culture. He does not compromise on His Word in any way. Sin is still sin!, The Saviour came to set EVERYONE FREE. Blessings to you as you continue to live, write and share. xx
My Sunday school class recently had a lesson where we discussed that “holy” means “set apart.” When a worship service is held in a room that is also an auditorium, gymnasium, a kitchen extension, etc., I believe it has moved from the sacredness of holiness.
I agree with you in theory but let’s be careful to remember the early church began in homes and Jesus fed 5000+ in a field. It’s the heart that matters no matter the building or lack thereof. Blessings today!