Worship and Wonder (Ps. 8:1 and Ps. 145:1-7)

Worship involves wonder. Notice what King David wrote in Ps. 8:1, 9: "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!" (NASB) Why does worship involve wonder? See how David was wrapped up in the wonder of who God was, His name, reputation, character? That's what happens when we worship God in music, at church, when in His presence, seeing the miracle of the stars, the ocean, etc. We marvel at who God is when we worship Him. But it's not limited to a solitary experience--worship occurs when we're alone and moved by a Divine encounter, but also it happens in a corporate setting (at church or a similar gathering). I love what Ps. 34:1 says: "O magnify the Lord, and let us exalt his name together (emphasis added)!" (NASB) Something special happens when we exalt God together. Years ago, Dietrich Bonhoeffer said this: "Christ is present in the church." And He is. I often remember this whenever I have the privilege of serving the Lord.

Today, in your busy world, try to remember 'the wonder of it all!' Remember it in the face of a smiling child, your spouse's (if married) embrace and love. In the grace of Christ, the Sovereignty of an awesome God. Wonder is all around us. Embrace it, live it, share it with the world!