Be proud, this is my second blog update within a month’s time! :) Like I said, I am going to try and keep this updated much more often that I did last semester. I am officially half way done with my month long intensive course of Greek! I was honestly a little nervous going into this class, it has been a ton of information to soak up, and at times has been overwhelming, but I have actually really liked it! We will see if I say the same thing after these next two weeks….
I have been reading a book over Revelation by Eugene Peterson, and there was one part that really stuck out to me that I want to share with you all. Twice, in Revelation 19:10 and 22:8-9, it is seen that John falls down at the feet of the Angel who revealed things about the Lord to him. Who can blame him? The angel probably came in great splendor and glory, with all of this knowledge, with a Word from the Lord. Yet, both times the angel rebukes John and refocuses his worship, telling him “Do not do that…worship God.” Eugene Peterson puts it in his book in this way, “get up. Get on your feet. Worship God, and only God. Angels, prophets, and fellow Christians stand on the same level and kneel together on the same ground-as worshipers.” As John bowed down in worship before the angels they were quick to correct his misplaced devotion.
I made me examine my own life and begin to ask this question. Do I have a misplaced devotion in areas of my life? Do I bow down in worship before things that aren’t God? They could be great things, for studies, church, etc….yet, even if they are good, we are not to turn them into idols. As the body of Christ, we are all equals….we “all kneel together on the same ground-as worshipers.” I challenge you to ask yourself these same questions. Are there any areas in your life that you put in a place of worship….placing it (or them) before God? I challenge you to pray about it, and leave you with these words, “Do not do that” “get up on your feet. Worship God and only God.” This is my prayer…..
Lord,
I want undistracted devotion to You. I want to worship You and You alone, nothing or no one else. I want to worship You with all my heart, mind, strength, and soul! You are my King, You are my God, and I love You so much! I want to give You all that I have, all that I am. Create in me a clean heart, one with undistracted devotion and worship towards You! It is in Your amazing, wonderful, and pleasing name that I pray,
I hope that this was as challenging and encouraging to you as much as it was to me.
In Christ with love,
Jordan
