Today's Verse

VERSE:
  While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit
said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I
have called them."
   -- Acts 13:2
      

THOUGHT:
  When people genuinely worship, when they fast and seek God's
will, he calls them to service and mission. Christian worship is
not an end in itself, but a launching pad to Christian mission. We
shouldn't get so caught up in the worship experience that we leave
it at the door when we walk away. Instead, we must understand that
our "private" or church worship is to inspire us to public worship
and service in the world during our everyday lives (cf. Rom.
12:1-2). As we worship with our brothers and sisters, we should
also listen to the words to the songs, the message of the
Scriptures, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit on our hearts.
God is calling each of us to a special mission in our world!

PRAYER:
  Father, please help me clearly discern your will and follow your
leading while I am worshiping you throughout each day. In Jesus'
name I pray. Amen.