Called to Worship
Robert Dawson
Psalm 100
Discussing a close friend who is a photographer, Vaneetha Risner writes, ''She sees things I would never notice. We can drive by an old, faded barn, and I see a dilapidated building in need of paint and repair, while she sees a beautifully weathered structure with great character. She focuses on unique angles and lines, observing intricate details that don't even register with me. She's willing to look past the obvious and relish the small things. My friend ends up with breathtaking photos of scenery that I would have completely overlooked.''
By way of personal illustration, back in October for pastor appreciation, Marlene, who is an artist, gave me a picture. The picture is of a row of people, sitting in church and holding bibles in their laps. She entitled it ''The Life Changer.'' It is a really neat picture but what makes it special is the story behind it which she shared in a card. The idea for the picture came one day while she was sitting in one of our worship services. During the sermon she looked over and saw person after person with their Bible opened on their laps and thought what a wonderful and beautiful sight, the people of God and the Word of God. She recreated that scene with the people and took the picture. For a preacher of the Word of God there is hardly a more encouraging sight than to see people with their Bibles opened or an encouraging sound than to hear pages turning.
In that moment she saw beauty in what we overlooked or simply saw as part of the routine. Isn't it amazing how some see what others miss or find beauty in what the rest of us deem ordinary and plain?
I have found the same to be true when it comes to worship, service and thanksgiving to God.
- There are some, sad to say, who offer little or nothing in way of service. They show negligible signs of joyful thanksgiving and no demonstrable signs of worship.
- There are others who serve, offer thanks and render worship but ...
Robert Dawson
Psalm 100
Discussing a close friend who is a photographer, Vaneetha Risner writes, ''She sees things I would never notice. We can drive by an old, faded barn, and I see a dilapidated building in need of paint and repair, while she sees a beautifully weathered structure with great character. She focuses on unique angles and lines, observing intricate details that don't even register with me. She's willing to look past the obvious and relish the small things. My friend ends up with breathtaking photos of scenery that I would have completely overlooked.''
By way of personal illustration, back in October for pastor appreciation, Marlene, who is an artist, gave me a picture. The picture is of a row of people, sitting in church and holding bibles in their laps. She entitled it ''The Life Changer.'' It is a really neat picture but what makes it special is the story behind it which she shared in a card. The idea for the picture came one day while she was sitting in one of our worship services. During the sermon she looked over and saw person after person with their Bible opened on their laps and thought what a wonderful and beautiful sight, the people of God and the Word of God. She recreated that scene with the people and took the picture. For a preacher of the Word of God there is hardly a more encouraging sight than to see people with their Bibles opened or an encouraging sound than to hear pages turning.
In that moment she saw beauty in what we overlooked or simply saw as part of the routine. Isn't it amazing how some see what others miss or find beauty in what the rest of us deem ordinary and plain?
I have found the same to be true when it comes to worship, service and thanksgiving to God.
- There are some, sad to say, who offer little or nothing in way of service. They show negligible signs of joyful thanksgiving and no demonstrable signs of worship.
- There are others who serve, offer thanks and render worship but ...
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