I was reminded of how
important our focus and intentions are when it comes to worship when I heard a
rather disturbing story from a pastor friend of mine. At the church he shepherds, they serve
communion every Sunday as people are leaving the service. There is a time to reflect and prepare your
heart and then at the doors, you receive the bread and the cup.
One day, as my friend stood by the doors, a
man—well-dressed, well-groomed—came up to the communion table while talking
with his buddy on a cell phone. He
stopped the chatter long enough to down the bread and the grape juice, winked
at the pastor and on he went.
Worship is
a wonderful, celebratory thing. We combine our joy in the Lord with our joy
with one another. But make no mistake,
we also assemble before a great and holy God who deserves our focus, our
timeliness and our authentic thanksgivings.
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