SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 1: 5-25, 57-66
FOCUS: “According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.” (Luke 1: 9)
MEMORY VERSE: “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” (Psalm 29: 2)
Our Focal Scripture speaks of how it was Zachariah’s turn to burn incense in the temple. In bible times, burning of incense was symbolic of worship. Incense was burnt to create an atmosphere of worship and of the presence of God. It was not an act of petition; it was an act of worship. So, Zachariah created an atmosphere of worship. He created an atmosphere of intimacy with God. His atmosphere was worship.
Friend, be intentional to create an atmosphere of worship. Spend time to just worship God. Spend time to gaze into His holiness. Spend time to speak of and meditate on His greatness. Spend time to enjoy His presence. Spend time to seek His face. Spend time to pour your love on Jesus. Spend time to get intimate with Jesus. Spend time to make your walk with God all about Him, and not all about things. Spend time in worship.
There were people in the outer courts of the temple, but Zachariah was right inside, in an atmosphere of worship. Majority were outside, with their petitions; but Zachariah dwelt in an atmosphere of worship right inside the temple. The one who was priest, mediating between God and man, was in an atmosphere of worship. You may never make a difference in the lives of others until you raise the tempo of your worship to God.
It was while Zachariah dwelt in the atmosphere of worship, that an angel came to him and declared that God had heard his petition. Worship caused God to hear a petition that Zachariah was not necessarily making at the time. As you spend time in worship and intimacy with God, He will be put to remembrance about whatsoever He is yet to make happen for you. As you worship, your answers will arrive. As you worship, you will win.
Your worship will make your matters to become heaven’s priority. Your worship will put heaven on notice to fulfill your expectations.
FURTHER READING: PSALM 29
DECLARATION:
- I choose to worship; heaven will be put on notice to remember me, in Jesus’ name!
