What are you thinking on the way to Worship?

 Read Psalm 84. 

For most of us, Sunday mornings are a rush to get ready and leave.  Once there, we look for a good parking spot, quick greetings with a few people, and find a seat.  We hope the music and preaching are to our liking. 

Contrast that thinking with this Psalm.  Verses 5-7 indicate that this was a song worshipers would sing as the traveled up the mountain to Jerusalem in order to worship at the temple.  The attitude is they could not wait to get there. 

1. It was a time to sing.

The singer was excited about getting to the place of worship; not because of the building or others who would be around, but because they going to formally appear before and meet with God Himself. 

2. It was a time to pray.

Intercessory prayer was offered for the king.  God appointed and anointed their national leader.  The people depended upon the LORD to work through him in order to lead them to do what is right. 

3. It was a time to serve.

Having the privilege of standing at the door of the place of worship could not be matched at any price. 

4. It was a time to be blessed.

The sun speaks of God's provision.

The shield refers to God's protection.

The favor of God opens doors of opportunity.

The honor of God is how we are treated when we walk into His opportunities. 

God does not withhold good things from us.  He loves to bless those live for Him. 

Now, enjoy the service.