Today's devotion talks about worship. We all have different styles and different ways. We worship the same God, but our liturgy, prayers, and music aren't necessarily the same. Nor should they be. We need to be in the place where we feel the closest to God. Father, I pray that when I come into your house and to your altar that I can put aside all my earthly concerns and focus on You. Please help me to give you the attention that You deserve. After all, you sent your dearly beloved son to focus his whole life and soul upon freeing us from sin. You deserve as much attention as we can give to you.
Today's Comments:
I attended Maundy Thursday services at Blessed Sacrament. To me, Maundy Thursday is one of the five most important days of the Christian year.
- It is the day that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as an example to prepare them for ministry through servanthood.
- He instituted the Blessed Sacrament at the Last Supper.
- Finally, he was handed over to the authorities when Judas betrayed him with a kiss.
Maunday Thursday brings also, I believe, the most moving service of the church year at Blessed Sacrament. This year, the service was made even more moving with JAC Redford's music. What a wonderful person to have in our church. A composer who is willing to give his work to the Lord. Some people are turned off by the "smells and bells" at Blessed Sacrament. They want praise teams, loud music, and contemporary words. But, Blessed Sacrament is where I certainly feel closest to God. I feel a peace and reverence that I find nowhere else.
