Exra 3:11 - With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: "He is good; his love to Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.
Worship precedes results.
Before the temple was built the people started sacrificing and praising God in worship. For some, it was a moment of joy...and for others a reminder of what could have been. They didn't wait for the temple to be completed to start worshipping ... It started from the ground floor.
Often we tell God we will worship Him AFTER...after we get our homes in order, after the trip or the event, after we finish the work... But God wants the worship to be Prior to the results.
On Adam & Eve's first full day of life, they were given a Sabbath day to worship before beginning the work. On Moses' exodus, the people began their journey with Passover, and then spent the first several days at the mountain of God worshipping Him before making the desert trip. Even Jesus began his ministry work with a 40-day fast & worship experience.
We even celebrate the resurrection every Sunday on the first day of te week! Worship precedes work.
So many people have reversed it these days... Worship is secondary to activity. The career, activities, sporting events and personal desires take priority over worshipping God.
If we want God in the results, it's only appropriate He be honored before it begins. So instead of putting Him on the back burner, start with Him involved through worship. Change your schedule to begin with worship, start an event or activity with prayer, and don't put Jesus on the back burner.
Make the change to honor God at the foundation of every part of your life.
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