Serving the Temple

1 Chronicles 23:28-32

Today I’m thankful for all those who bring order and organization to our worship.  It’s easy to take for granted everything that goes into making worship happen each Sunday.  From when the congregation first takes their seats, to when they file out after the Benediction, they don’t see all the little things that happen before they arrive so there are even seats to sit in.

From start to finish, every minute of a service is planned and prayed over.  Hours are spent getting the sanctuary ready, selecting the right songs and making sure ushers are stationed at just the right places.  It takes a team to make it happen, all of them working together in service to the Lord.

God knows what he wants each of us to receive during worship and he uses today’s worship leaders, like he used the Levites, to be his hands and feet.  Things may look and sound different than they did years ago, but praising the Lord is still the same.  We are all there for the same purpose.

So, thank you to anyone who’s ever been part of a worship team.  Your hard work behind the scenes does not go unnoticed.  You fill a unique role and your service to the Lord is valued.  It’s because of what you do that we can enter the temple and give proper praise.  You have been given the gift of the Levites.  Thank you for carrying out your responsibilities with care and compassion.

And Father, thank you for bestowing such remarkable gifts and talents on all involved. You know better than anyone that each element of worship is vital and provides what we need to honor you.  It’s always in Your Name we pray.  Amen