Quote from Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson. The e-book is now available at Amazon.com.

May 24
David Danced

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 72:8-14 | 2 Samuel 4:1-6:23 | John 13:31-14:14 | Proverbs 15:31-32

Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Samuel 4:1-6:23

David and the whole house of Israel were celebrating with all their might before the Lord, with songs and with harps, lyres, tambourines, sistrums and cymbals. [14] David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the Lord with all his might (2 Samuel 6:5,14 NIV)

Worship is a time for celebration. It is a time for us to break out the instruments and sing with all our might. It is not a time for half-hearted singing or mumbling words. It is a time for us to enter in with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength.

—————

There is often a temptation to judge others during worship—their attitudes, their behaviors.  This is a dangerous distraction that keeps us from worshiping God as we ought.  Don’t worry about other people. Focus on God and worship him with all your might.

[Excerpts from Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson, The full devotional and 364 others–one for each day of the year–is available at Amazon.com.]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CODYK0C/ref=rdr_kindle_ext_tmb