Praise Worthy

Rev 4:10-11
the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits upon the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say:

"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."

Falling in worship, awe, and praise, the elders who surround the throne exalt God. They lay their crowns before the throne, they submit themselves to the author of life. They humble themselves, they remove their crowns, pride, achievements, possessions, and accomplishments.

They recognize the will of Jesus-creator of all things, seen and unseen. May I also submit and humble myself to the same king in the same way.

Is this me?

Rev 3:1 talks about the church in Sardis. The Holy Spirit says (my para-phrase) "I know you and what you do. You have this reputation of being productive but your not."

The letter is addressing the church as a whole, but we as individuals are the church, we are the body and we make up the church. We can say all the right things and do all the right things and develop the reputation of being a productive Christ follower. But are saying and doing the right things enough?

1. Weekend worship
2. Daily personal study
3. Small group membership
4. Serving others

These are some of the things that are the "right" things. Sometimes if we are not careful it can also be merely going through the motions.

It's never about me. It's about loving God and others, and teaching them to do the same.