We praise until the spirit of worship comes

‘We praise until the spirit of worship comes, we worship until the Glory comes and then we stand in the Glory. ’ Ruth Ward Heflin

1. PRAISE Psalm 24: 1 - The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to Him. For He laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.

1. PRAISE a) Praise reminds us of who God is and what He’s done

1. PRAISE a) Praise reminds us of who God is and what He’s done b) Praise is not dependent on our circumstances

1. PRAISE a) Praise reminds us of who God is and what He’s done b) Praise is not dependent on our circumstances c) Praise changes atmospheres

2. WORSHIP Psalm 24: 3 -6 - Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their Saviour. Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.

2. WORSHIP Worship is described as seeking the face of God = Intimacy

2. WORSHIP “If all experienced God in the same way and returned Him an identical worship, the song of the Church triumphant would have no symphony, it would be played like an orchestra in which all instruments played the same note. ” C. S Lewis

3. GLORY Psalm 24: 7 -10 - Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle. Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies—He is the King of glory.

3. GLORY Glory = Manifestation of God’s weighty presence

‘We praise until the spirit of worship comes, we worship until the Glory comes, and then we stand in the Glory. ’ Ruth Ward Heflin