I know I talk a lot about the place of joy in Christian worship, but I just can't help it -- in part because of moments like this. Just now, I was studying a commentary on Ephesians by the late Dr. Leon Morris, when what did I read?
"It matters to Paul that God acts toward sinners in a joy-bringing way (for that is what 'grace' means)."
What a beautiful expression! So my question is, "What should be the DOMINATE NOTE when those who've experienced God's many acts of grace gather to worship him (not the only note, mind you, but the dominate note)?" Why, JOY, of course!
After all, people who've been saved from death can't help being glad, right?!
Greg
AMEN!!!!
and just for the record.......I have NEVER thought "Oh great, here he goes again!"
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 10, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Made me smile, Elizabeth! Thanks!
Posted by: Greg | July 10, 2009 at 11:02 PM