“…indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:4)
We do not always feel worthy of worshiping God, particularly when we might be grumpy, bleary-eyed, or a little incoherent. But the point of worship isn’t our worthiness – it’s His.
The God who is praised in this Psalm for watching over Israel was caring for a people often described as obstinate, stubborn, rebellious, and stiff-necked. They could go from dedicating their lives to God to sacrificing to a golden calf in just a few weeks. They could see the goodness of the promised land and still doubt God so much they refused to enter it. They could go from promising to obey God’s law that gives freedom to demanding a fallible human king.
Fortunately, God’s people are never chosen because of their merits. When Jesus came for us, it wasn’t because of our potential or because we’d proven ourselves in any way.
He came for imperfect people, like you and me, who are prone to being fickle, doubtful, impatient and myriad other messy, sinful things. Maybe sometimes we sin because we’re tired and worn out. Certainly, sometimes, it’s just because we are sinners.
But all the time, we fall short of God’s glory.
And all the time, Christ is ready to forgive us.
Even when we least deserve it, God in His mercy watches over us. What better reason to worship Him, right where we are, in whatever state we’re in?
What about God’s character draws you to worship today?
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