David's Anthem of Worship-Psalm 103

Robert Kennedy, an American missionary to South America, once visited the dense jungle of the Amazon. There he talked with a Brazilian Indian who had recently come to know Christ. Working through a translator, the communication was strained, so the salvation of this newly converted Indian was unknown to Kennedy. He innocently asked the native Brazilian, 'What do you most like to do?' He expected to receive a generic answer such as 'hunting with bows and arrows' or 'canoeing.' But to his amazement, the Indian answered, 'Being occupied with God.' Kennedy was stunned with the response. He said, 'Ask him again. Something must be lost in the translation.' But the Indian gave the same answer. The constant preoccupation of this new believer was, quite simply, God. He used this occasion to give praise to Him who had so greatly blessed him. This true story provides an excellent definition of authentic worship. It is a redeemed life, being gloriously occupied with the grandeur and greatness of God. It is a believer living every moment of every day adoring God and being enraptured with His majesty. Worship is not about keeping up an outward facade of rituals, rules, or religion. It is about an inward reality of a living relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ. Worship is the soul's encounter with the supreme majesty of God and the risen Christ on high. Worship is experiencing God in one's innermost being--all that I am responding to all that He is. This is every believer's glorious occupation! Dear believer in Christ, do you want help in avoiding the evils of ingratitude in the negative world? If so, learn "David's Anthem of Worship" in Psalm 103 and join us Sunday for worship in the Word! He calls himself, the nation of Israel, and all of creation to bless the Lord who has so greatly blessed us!