#TimeToWorship
The other day Ka Adon along with his lovley wife Ka Joyce came to visit our home here in Sydney. We were so glad to finally catch up for a few hours. Upon entering our house, Ka Joyce handed us a packet of potato chips that Acha had heard about that was really yum! Acha was so happy, her face looked like she couldn't wait to dig in and destroy that packet of potato chips, because during her pregnancy she would always be hungry. It was really endearing, I felt like they actually put some thought in what to bring when they came to visit us.
This reminded me of what Acha taught me when we got married. When ever we visit a friend or relatives house it is customary in the Indonesian tradition to come baring gifts, such as some snacks, treats, drinks or even chocolates. This for me was very foreign growing up in Sydney, I always thought that we didn't have to do that, we would just .. like .. show up. I guess its a way to show our appreciation. And that got me thinking!
What gifts are we bringing when we approach God's Heavenly throne? I think it's safe to say God is not interested in how rare your Air Jordans are to what kind of brand of car you drive. He is really interested in your heart. Luke 6:45 says this "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of."
Let's elevate our worship and relationship too and with God with full intent and engagement in seeking His face, whilst bringing our gifts of praise with a heart of thanks giving. Acknowledging His great works of grace in the past, present and future.
Hebrews 13:15 says this:
15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
Love
AndyAcha
Songs:
Persembahan Ku - Franky Sihombing
Ku bri yang terbaik - GMB Sidney Mohede
Guitarist - Lucky Barus
19 сен 2024
