Nehemiah 9
1 On October 31 the people assembled again, and this time they fasted and dressed in burlap and sprinkled dust on their heads. 2 Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners as they confessed their own sins and the sins of their ancestors. 3 They remained standing in place for three hours while the Book of the Law of the LORD their God was read aloud to them. Then for three more hours they confessed their sins and worshiped the LORD their God.
Woof! First, the folks are facedown on the ground, chanting Amen, Amen, and singing God’s praises, then they spend three hours standing hearing God’s Word read to them. THEN, the spend three hours confessing their sins, and worshipping God. Now THAT is a worship service, folks. How far have we come from this example in this age of feel-good Celebration services? Makes me wonder what I am doing, and if what I am doing is pleasing to God. Hmmm…
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