TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 16:13-21
KEY VERSE: “Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn
feast unto the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because
the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the works
of thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice” (Deuteronomy 16:15).
It is not only in such traditional sins of immorality as fornication,
adultery, murder, lying, pride and homosexuality that man is seen to rebelling
against God. In the twentieth century, it is also in not keeping “a solemn
feast unto the Lord”. Worship service in most assemblies today is characterized
by rowdiness and indecency. They are devoid of the solemnity God demands. There
is little to take away for personal meditation after a Church service.
In our text today, God gave an express command to the children of
Israel to set apart specific periods in the year to gather together to worship
Him. The beneficial of such holy convocations was far deeper than just the
superficial frills and thrills of singing and dancing. The Lord was to use that
period to remind the people of their great deliverance from the land of bondage,
their unique identity among the Gentile nations and to impress upon their
hearts, the precepts and commandments that will continually keep them in their
new-found liberty and blessings.
In today’s world of business and commerce, and with the digital race to
acquire knowledge and succeed at all costs, believers need to observe the same
periodic break from our busy world to come apart and rest a while. The
enriching experience of a time set apart for deep devotion and fellowship with
God can never be quantified.
Like the psalmist, we should be joyful during worship of God. We need
to also avail ourselves of the unique opportunities to attend Christian
programmes such as retreats, crusades, weekly meetings aside observance of
regular personal devotional time with God. There lies the secret of our
strength and victory in the battles of life.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Saints stand in awe of God’s majesty.
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