Daily Devotions from Pastor Eric & Rita - Worship Brings Power

Worship Brings Power
Today's Devotional Reading: 2 Sam 21-23; 1 Th. 1
May 12, 2010

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE

"But now bring me a minstrel. And while the minstrel played, the hand and power of the Lord came upon Elisha" (2 Kings 3:15).

TODAY'S WORD

The Bible says that God inhabits the praises of His people. When you worship the Lord, His presence will manifest wherever you are. It doesn't matter if you are at home, in your car or at work, God will inhabit your praises. And where God is, there is tremendous power available! The enemy cannot stand in the presence of our Mighty God! All we need is in Him!

Last night, I shared with our Eastside Church family, that not only has our church building burned down, but due to circumstances out of our control, our denomination accepted an offer to buy the hotel in which our congregation worshiped. This news is a devastating blow and so many people are hurting because it feels like we've lost our home. But a church is more than a building -- it is a community of people and the presence and power of our God.

What do you need power for today? Do you need God's healing power in you body? Worship Him. Do you need God's restoration power in your relationships? Worship Him. Do you need His delivering power from a particular situation? Worship Him. Do you need a new home? Worship Him? As you worship Him, you will see your perspective begin to change. The things that used to bother you will no longer bother you. Old habits and addictions will automatically break off of you. Things in your life will begin to change when you live a life of worship. Start right now by worshiping the Lord out of your heart. All throughout the day, sing songs to Him and declare His goodness. As you do, you'll experience the life of victory He has in store for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in Heaven, I worship You today. You are the good and faithful God. Thank You for loving me. Thank You for accepting me. Thank You for working in my life today. I bless You today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

We sure love you!
Eric & Rita