When You See a Believer Worship

The Lord said to Moses,  “Tell Aaron and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings the Israelites consecrate to me, so they will not profane my holy name. I am the Lord."  Lev.22:1-2


Imagine the moment a groom and bride look into each other's eyes.  Their vows are about to pour from their hearts, when suddenly, obnoxious laughter fills the back of the sanctuary.  Angry, the minister looks to the back and commands the giggling 15 year old girls to leave the sanctuary.


The girls leave, but the sacred offering of dedicated hearts have been dishonored. God and all present are displeased.


When you see a believer worship, know that you are watching what God considers a "sacred offering."  A son of God is giving his body to His Creator.  A daughter of God is presenting her body to her Lord.  God receives these offerings of their bodies with great love and reverence.  When you see a believer worship, so should you. 


And when you bow your head before God, you need no approval from me or anybody.  Your body is a living sacrifice offered to God, consecrated to Your Maker.  When a believer sees you worshiping, he should respect your offering to God; she should do everything in her power to leave you to Christ.


Sharing this offering together should create no self-consciousness, as if we judge each other's offerings of our bodies.  We seek to please God alone. 


When we see a believer worship, we should honor their offering to God.