How can we practically "praise God in His sanctuary" today? Reading the Call: Psalm 150:1 “Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens.” What the Sanctuary Means Today • In the old covenant, the sanctuary was the tabernacle or temple (Exodus 25:8). • Under the new covenant, God’s dwelling place is: – The gathered church (1 Corinthians 3:16). – Each believer’s body (1 Corinthians 6:19). – The heavenly throne room to which worship ascends (Hebrews 8:1-2). Gather with the Church • Make corporate worship a priority (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Come prepared—rested, prayerful, expectant. • Engage fully: sing, read, listen, confess, give, and respond to the Word. • Treat the meeting space as holy, not casual entertainment. Honor God in Your Body • Remember that your body is “a temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). • Pursue holiness—praise is muted by unrepentant sin. • Steward health and energy so you can serve Him gladly. Fill Everyday Moments with Praise • Start and end the day with verbal thanksgiving (Psalm 92:1-2). • Use commutes, chores, and breaks to whisper or sing praise. • Turn blessings into immediate doxology—“Thank You, Lord, for this meal/job/friend.” Serve as an Act of Praise • Offer time, talent, and treasure as spiritual sacrifices (Romans 12:1; 1 Peter 2:5). • Volunteer in church ministries—children, music, hospitality, outreach. • Meet practical needs in Jesus’ name; good works spotlight the Father (Matthew 5:16). Speak and Sing the Word • Let “the word of Christ dwell in you richly… with all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” (Colossians 3:16). • Memorize short doxologies (e.g., Jude 24-25) for spontaneous praise. • Create playlists of Scripture-saturated music; sing along. Give Thanks in Hard Times • Praise is not mood-dependent (Habakkuk 3:17-18). • Rehearse God’s past faithfulness to steady present faith. • Declare His character aloud—He remains sovereign, good, and loving. Look Toward the Ultimate Sanctuary • Earthly praise anticipates the gathering “from every nation” before the throne (Revelation 7:9-12). • Practicing praise now aligns hearts with the worship of heaven. |
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