If you are an attender at Bronx Bethany, may I implore you to get a copy of "Giving To God: Lose The Attitude"? I believe it is the most compelling sermon I've ever heard preached on Psalm 50. Pastor Sam preached it back on May 4 of this year.
For now, though, let's just look at one verse. "If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is Mine, and all it contains" (Psalm 50:12). As was said so eloquently in the sermon almost seven months ago, we are not doing God a favor by showing up in church and singing (or preaching or teaching)- He does not need us. He has given us the gift and privilege of being participants in His program, but He does not need us to get things done. He proved that long ago in creating the world, where there was no human assistance. God spoke and things came into being.
How can we approach this day, especially those of us who have to minister this Sunday? Lord, we know You don't need us. But, oh, how thankful we are that You've chosen us to minister in Your house. Help us to do right by You, for Your glory. Purge us of wickedness and personal agendas, and cause us to cling to Your cross. We love You, Lord. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
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