A God Worth Worshipping

Worship makes us who we are. That is, what we give our attention to shapes our longings, desires, and the direction of our life. Weekly Sunday worship is the practice of paying attention to God. But, is God worthy of our worship? 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 says, yes! 

In this scene, God’s presence descends on the temple in holy fire. Even the priests cannot bear to stand in the presence of God. And yet as the people bow in worship, they don’t say, “God is really scary!” or “God is unreasonable” or “God can’t be trusted.” Instead they say “God is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (2 Chronicles 7:3). God’s character is pure goodness and love. God is worth our worship. No matter what difficulty, hardship, or uncertainty you may be facing this Monday, God’s steadfast love is for you because God is good. 

You can listen to the sermon on our podcast, or watch the entire worship service on our YouTube channel.

For Christ,

Pastor Steve

steve@clpc.org

Made to Worship

“There’s no such thing as not worshipping,” writes secular novelist and essayist, the late David Foster Wallace. The problem is what we worship. Because, what we worship makes the kind of person we are. When Israel made a golden calf in Exodus 32, they didn’t think they were being unfaithful to Yahweh God. Their theology was intact. But, their hearts were still stuck back in Egypt (see Acts 7:39.) We were made to worship, and our worship makes us.

2023 at CLPC is the Year of Worship. All year we’re intentionally focusing on what and how we worship. Much of our focus for this year comes from the book You Are What You Love, by James K.A. Smith. Perhaps you’ll want to read this book along with the session, pastors and staff this year. Also, why not make Sunday worship at top priority for your weekly rhythm in 2023. Commit to joining God’s people for worship each and every week this year? If not in person, then join the livestream or engage with the YouTube service recording.

If you missed yesterday's message, you can listen to the sermon here or watch the entire service on our YouTube channel.

For Christ,

Pastor Steve

steve@clpc.org