Re:Verse passage – Nehemiah 12:40-47 (day five). This is one of my favorite pictures of worship found in the scriptures. It shows the complexity and completeness of worship. There is preparation. There is precision. There is order. There is energy. There is joy. There is awe. In their dedication to God, the people see God at work- in the secular (building a wall) and in the sacred (God’s guidance and provision). They are reminded of and find the deeper meaning and appreciation for the purpose and character of God- restoration and reconciliation. Jerusalem is beginning to become the city of God again – not just in the geography, but in the people. Hearts are stirred. God is glorified. There is a beautiful balance between the “moment” and the “mission”, as the people are committed to singing, shouting, praising, and serving. May our worship cause us to both sing with joy and serve with passion!!
Discover more from The Everyday Prayer
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
