Protect Your Atmosphere

Tuesday, September 6

Protect Your Atmosphere

The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the Lord filled the Temple. Chronicles 5:14

I read a story once of a pastor doing a memorial service. There was a very somber moment in the service, when all of a sudden one of his great-grandchildren, who was about three years old at the time, said with a loud voice, “I love Jesus!” At that moment, the atmosphere changed. It went from sad, to joyful in an instant. There was a smile on everyone’s face, because of the simple words of a child describing their love for Jesus. This little girl with her shout of praise changed the atmosphere.

It’s amazing to see the atmosphere change! Nothing changes the atmosphere like worship, our wholehearted expression of love to God. In fact, when you read 2 Chronicles 5, it depicts a scene in the Bible where that happened:

“The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the Lord was filled with the cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the temple of God.”  2 Chronicles 5:13-14

Have you felt the heaviness of the atmosphere in these days? Have you felt the tension in our world, in our community, or maybe even your home? It almost feels as if we are all walking on thin ice. Not knowing what to do, say or where to go. Let’s talk about how we can see a change in the atmosphere.

• Give Thanks. There is nothing that changes the atmosphere like thanksgiving. Even if you are surrounded by difficulty, giving thanks to God is the ultimate weapon of faith, because you are acknowledging the goodness of God, and that He is greater than your circumstances.

• Surrender to God. When we give our all to God then we are handing over the keys and being reminded that God is in control.

Let’s welcome His presence today by dedicating our daily routines, giving thanks, and surrendering to God.