Sustaining worship
“Command the children of Israel, and say to them, ‘My offering, My food for My offerings made by fire as a sweet aroma to Me, you shall be careful to offer to Me at their appointed time.’ ~ Numbers 28:2
Worship is one of the most powerful ways God releases His presence, peace, and strength into your life and circumstances. In a world that celebrates big moments, quick results, and constant change, it is easy to treat worship as something reserved for weekends or special gatherings. Today’s scripture reading reminds us that worship is meant to be continual, intentional, and woven into everyday life. God responds to worship that is offered consistently, not only when it feels convenient or emotionally stirring.
Below are three powerful truths about worship that show how consistent praise releases God’s presence and power into everyday life:
1. Daily worship keeps God’s power active in your life.
In this chapter, God gives clear instructions for daily offerings. These acts of worship were not occasional, they were meant to happen every single day.
Choose a regular time to worship God even when life feels ordinary or busy. Start small by praying, reading Scripture, or worshiping with music for a few minutes each day. Daily worship keeps your heart sensitive to God and strengthens you for whatever the day brings.
2. Worship sustains you in every season, not just the joyful ones.
The offerings were ongoing reminders that God was present with His people through routine, pressure, and uncertainty. Worship was not dependent on emotions or circumstances.
Worship God when you feel tired, discouraged, or waiting for answers. Thank Him out loud for Who He is and what He has already done. Worship shifts your focus from what is lacking to the faithfulness of God who never changes.
3. Obedient worship creates space for God’s presence to move.
God described these offerings as a pleasing aroma, showing that obedient worship invites closeness with Him. The people made room for God by honoring Him regularly.
Take the next step God has already shown you, whether it is forgiveness, trust, or obedience in a small decision. Worship is not only sung but also lived through choices that honor God and invite His presence into daily circumstances.
At the beginning of this year, God impressed on my heart the need to be more intentional about worship. As I spent time in this passage, I realized that while worship was present in my life, it had not yet become a consistent part of my daily quiet time with God. I believe that including worship in my morning time in His presence, even if it means getting up a little earlier is worth the sacrifice because it fills my days with His power and steadies my heart. I understand the connection between worship and releasing more of His power into my circumstances and the lives of those around me. Worship is not optional, it is essential for living with ongoing peace, strength, and spiritual authority. Over time, the strength I need in difficult times will be built during the days when I choose to worship and allowed God to sustain me.
Today I want to encourage you to make worship a daily priority, not just a moment but a lifestyle. Keep showing up before God with your heart, your obedience, and your praise. As you do, trust that He is using your worship to sustain you, strengthen you, and prepare you for what is ahead.
Today’s scripture reading: Numbers 28
1 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
2 “Command the children of Israel, and say to them, ‘My offering, My food for My offerings made by fire as a sweet aroma to Me, you shall be careful to offer to Me at their appointed time.’
3 “And you shall say to them, ‘This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer to the Lord: two male lambs in their first year without blemish, day by day, as a regular burnt offering.
4 The one lamb you shall offer in the morning, the other lamb you shall offer in the evening,
5 and one-tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering mixed with one-fourth of a hin of pressed oil.
6 It is a regular burnt offering which was ordained at Mount Sinai for a sweet aroma, an offering made by fire to the Lord.
7 And its drink offering shall be one-fourth of a hin for each lamb; in a holy place you shall pour out the drink to the Lord as an offering.
8 The other lamb you shall offer in the evening; as the morning grain offering and its drink offering, you shall offer it as an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the Lord.
9 ‘And on the Sabbath day two lambs in their first year, without blemish, and two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, with its drink offering—
10 this is the burnt offering for every Sabbath, besides the regular burnt offering with its drink offering.
Monthly Offerings
11 ‘At the beginnings of your months you shall present a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year, without blemish;
12 three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, for each bull; two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, for the one ram;
13 and one-tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with oil, as a grain offering for each lamb, as a burnt offering of sweet aroma, an offering made by fire to the Lord.
14 Their drink offering shall be half a hin of wine for a bull, one-third of a hin for a ram, and one-fourth of a hin for a lamb; this is the burnt offering for each month throughout the months of the year.
15 Also one kid of the goats as a sin offering to the Lord shall be offered, besides the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
16 ‘On the fourteenth day of the first month is the Passover of the Lord.
17 And on the fifteenth day of this month is the feast; unleavened bread shall be eaten for seven days.
18 On the first day you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work.
19 And you shall present an offering made by fire as a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year. Be sure they are without blemish.
20 Their grain offering shall be of fine flour mixed with oil: three-tenths of an ephah you shall offer for a bull, and two-tenths for a ram;
21 you shall offer one-tenth of an ephah for each of the seven lambs;
22 also one goat as a sin offering, to make atonement for you.
23 You shall offer these besides the burnt offering of the morning, which is for a regular burnt offering.
24 In this manner you shall offer the food of the offering made by fire daily for seven days, as a sweet aroma to the Lord; it shall be offered besides the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
25 And on the seventh day you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work.
26 ‘Also on the day of the firstfruits, when you bring a new grain offering to the Lord at your Feast of Weeks, you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work.
27 You shall present a burnt offering as a sweet aroma to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year,
28 with their grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil: three-tenths of an ephah for each bull, two-tenths for the one ram,
29 and one-tenth for each of the seven lambs;
30 also one kid of the goats, to make atonement for you.
31 Be sure they are without blemish. You shall present them with their drink offerings, besides the regular burnt offering with its grain offering.
Journal:
- What daily habit could help you stay connected with God
- Where might God be inviting you to practice quiet obedience
- How has God used worship in your past to prepare you for a harder season
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