By Lisa Wilmore
Psalm 122:1-4 (KJV): I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.
What is the posture of our hearts on Sunday morning for worship? Is it a delight to enter God’s House or just another chore? Have we become comfortable at viewing worship services on social media? Wait! Are we relaxed and content with sitting at home, haphazardly listening to worship service and robbing God of our presence at His House of worship?
With this in mind, the palmist, David, declared, “I was glad when they said unto me. Let us go into the house of the LORD.” (Psalm 122: 1). David and others would journey to the LORD’s house attending one of the three great religious feasts. David was eager and enthusiastic about worshipping with God’s people in God’s house. In fact, perhaps, the mere fact of stepping into God’s presence birthed one of the most quoted Psalms of David-that is Psalm 122.
Let us listen to David’s heart for a minute. His heart suggests that there is no other place he would rather be during this time other than the house of the LORD. There is no one who deserves more honor and glory than the LORD. His heart also suggests that the joy of entering the LORD’s house was where “one could find spiritual pleasure, enjoy abundance of peace and comfort and have their spiritual strength renewed”, one commentor wrote. David found overwhelming joy going to the house of the LORD. (v.1a). In like manner, on Sunday morning, when it is time to journey to the church building that has been set aside for worship for the believers in Jesus Christ, we should be overwhelmed with joy, also.
So, what is the posture of your heart? Are you glad to go to the house of the Lord? Or is it just another date scheduled on your calendar? Interestingly, some people may use the excuse of avoidance to stay away from people they do not care to be in the midst of. Of course, this does not exemplify a glad heart and what David suggests in his psalm. We must remember, “Our attitude toward God will determine our view of worship.”
Our view of worship should be centered around the fact that God will be glorified there. When we go to the Lord’s house for any other reason than to glorify Him, we are going for the wrong reason. What is your attitude for going to the house of the Lord?
