On our tour of Israel, we went into a church were many different groups were inside. It was a beautiful church and when we entered one group was in the front singing. It was so neat because after one group was done, another would immediately fill the silence. I was struck with the reality that one day soon, just like in this church, there will be a sea of people singing to their Lord. Just as these people were singing in different languages and I knew they were glorifying our Creator, one day we would be standing before the throne of God, doing the exact same thing...solely focused on Jesus.
Then, a few weeks ago some of my friends led worship at one of the local churches. During that time, it was perfect...the lights were dim, the music was soft, and I totally felt God's presence. I was standing there just imagining what Heaven is going to be like. I kept thinking that, wow, one of these days, maybe even today, I am going to meet my Creator. One day I am going to lift my voice with so many others, in so many different languages. Ever since that night, I have had this excitement growing inside of me. I want to be ready for that day. I want to hear God call me a faithful servant. I want to live my life in a way that pleases Him. I want Him to be pleased with my offering of worship to Him.
"When we arrive at eternity's shore
Where death is just a memory and tears are no more
We'll enter in as the wedding bells ring
You're bride will come together and we'll sing
You're beautiful." - Phil Wickham
Then, a few weeks ago some of my friends led worship at one of the local churches. During that time, it was perfect...the lights were dim, the music was soft, and I totally felt God's presence. I was standing there just imagining what Heaven is going to be like. I kept thinking that, wow, one of these days, maybe even today, I am going to meet my Creator. One day I am going to lift my voice with so many others, in so many different languages. Ever since that night, I have had this excitement growing inside of me. I want to be ready for that day. I want to hear God call me a faithful servant. I want to live my life in a way that pleases Him. I want Him to be pleased with my offering of worship to Him.
"When we arrive at eternity's shore
Where death is just a memory and tears are no more
We'll enter in as the wedding bells ring
You're bride will come together and we'll sing
You're beautiful." - Phil Wickham
1 comment:
Emily that is so beautiful. I loved being in that church and I'm so glad that we were together for such a special time. You are a great encouragement to me and I don't know what I'd do if there weren't people like you in my life. You encourage me to live life for Jesus, not for the people around me. I love and miss you my beautiful Emily!
~Z
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