Restore unto me the joy of salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
(Psalm 51:12)
Getting saved is a joyous and unforgettable moment for
everyone and nothing compares to it. It inspires us, motivates us, teaches us
to live, and we are awakened, we step into a different realm, we view the world
differently now because we have witnessed the great architect at work within
our lives; we have witnessed the overwhelming and ineffable love and compassion
from a God who will miraculously turn everything in our favour now we have
chosen to make Him a priority. Our eyes have been opened, and
their is now no doubt in our minds that their is an omnipotent, omniscient, and
omnipresent God manipulating our realities to suit every need.
But, unfortunately, we all make mistakes, and it does not
always last; nothing compares to that heavenly moment when we got saved and we
desperately endeavour to re-enter it. How do we do
it? What is the answer? What can we do to become enlightened children of God
once more? I would often ask myself this: how do we get back in the moment? How
do we receive all of His favour?
King David knew the joy of salvation probably more than
anyone else at the time. He would worship the LORD and sing and dance and never
stopped loving Him. David was a musician; he played the harp, which pleased
King Saul very much - until he sought to hunt down David for receiving God's
favour. The point here being though, that David knew the importance of praise
and worship.
And David danced before the LORD with all his might.
(2 Samuel 6:14)
Whenever I attend church and we begin with praise and
worship, it is apparent to everyone that the musicians on stage are very much
in the spirit; they love the Divine Father intensely and it shows; they are
overcome with His grace and glory and favour because they know the importance
of praise and worship. Nothing compares to it, and God has clearly chosen them
to do great things. This is how we receive that joy of salvation once more,
with praise and worship. Learn to play, learn to sing, learn to dance like David before
the LORD in his holy sanctuary. God bless.
Adam David
Cherrington