God speaks today Thursday | August 10, 2023
And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.
(2 Samuel 6:14)And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
(Acts 4:24) The Role of Leaders in Worship
It is crucial for spiritual leaders to lead the worship life of their congregations. David's example of dancing before the Lord with all his might shows the importance of enthusiastic praise. If leaders neglect their own devotional lives, their congregation will reflect that neglect. Sustained and passionate worship is the foundation for a powerful congregational life, and spiritual leaders must pay the price by cultivating an energetic devotional life. Only this can bring spiritual vitality, ministerial anointing, and wise decision-making, and protect against the powers of the Enemy.
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But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.
(1 Samuel 2:18)Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.
(Nehemiah 9:6)And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.
(Exodus 15:20)Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
(Psalm 150:4)Comments: