Christ Lutheran Church, Middletown, CT

By Suzanne Benner
A number of years ago I heard that the book of Revelation contained more worship than any other book in the Bible. The idea intrigued me. Instead of studying Revelation in view of the end times, I determined to read the book with the concept of worship forefront in my mind. Writing helps me to absorb a thought, so the daily copying of verses containing praise or adoration to God became my routine. As page after page of my journal was filled, my heart was drawn to the discipline of daily recounting who God is and all that He has done. This is worship.

What happens when we worship?

Our attention is turned away from ourselves, or our problems and is focused on God.

We need to spend less time worrying, analyzing or planning. More time should be spent thinking on good things. What better way to do that, than to fix our thoughts on the attributes of our holy, awesome God?

When I read over the words of praise written in Revelation, something happens in my heart. Meditating on God's power and might strengthens me.

Thinking on His holiness and His worthiness creates thankfulness and humility in my heart. Hearing that He is Faithful and True, renews my spirit, helping me not to be afraid.

Let me encourage you to read the book of Revelation in a new light. Begin to make worship a part of your daily routine.

~God, we join with those who sing this song, "Great and marvelous are Your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are Your ways, King of the ages. Who will not fear You, O Lord, and bring glory to Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed" (Revelation 15:3, 4)