The present day order of worship God seeks is in Spirit and in truth; by our recognition of present hour Spiritual realities. How do we undertake this? We must understand that as priests of God and God's living houses, we must offer up to God, Spiritual sacrifices-1 Peter 2:5. How is this done? 1 Peter 2:9, ' But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:' By declaring his praises! 'Declare' is the Greek Word, 'exagello', meaning, 'to tell, to reveal through words'. The Word, 'Praises' is the Greek, 'Arete', meaning, 'excellence, surpassing goodness'. This is how we worship God! Particularly inspiring is the song of the saints in Revelation 5:9-10, ' And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.' This was their worship! Notice how it was done: It aggrandized the Greatness of God by calling him worthy. Then, it reveals that greatness in what he has made us; Kings and Priests! This is how we offer Spiritual sacrifices! Revel in him with uplifted hands, a joyful heart and lips full of Grace! Let the testimony of what he has made you, NOT what you are without him, be on your lips! We declare his praises with WHAT we NOW ARE in him! Declare you are blessed, righteous and favoured in him; that's your Spiritual sacrifice! #Thanksgiving #GreaterGlory
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