Monday, September 15, 2008

THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

I'm watching the Cowboys play the Eagles . . and a 20 year old "singing sensation" just finished the national anthem. It reminded me of church, and here's the reason!

Anytime in church that a soloist . . or a music leader . . or a praise team . . or a choir . . or a pastor . . or a person making the announcements . . or anyone who is standing up in front of the worshipper . . decides to focus on themself insead of God . . they have missed the point.

It's obvious that the girl who was singing had a good voice, but I didn't want to hear all of the trills and thrills and additions. I wanted to hear the national anthem sung in honor of our country. She missed the point.

Here's the reminder. When we worship, quit concentrating on self and concentrate on Jehovah God. Then we won't miss the point.