I realize that I am misusing the word hype. Hype is
generally viewed as something that is at least partially artificial. I don't
want to promote artificial worship. What I am attempting here is a little
hyperbole for the sake of emphasizing the wholesomeness of intense and
intentional worship. God is worthy of it!
In 2nd Chronicles 15:14 it is recorded that the
people of Judah "swore unto the LORD
with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with
cornets." No doubt there was a
measure of spontaneity in their worship, but the tenor of verses 12, 13 &
15 leaves the impression that there was also some form and discipline in this
celebration. In other words, there was a time to dance (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8).
Besides, scheduling a moment to shout is not as strange as one might imagine.
In modern sports, we know that chants and cheers are
memorized, rehearsed and repeated, and yet using them is a very effective way
of allowing fans to express their sincere excitement about their beloved team. Even so, in our praising and rejoicing, doing
it on purpose with much effort and gusto is commendable, if not expected...
especially if you are blessed with leadership who is so opposed to
unrighteousness that they are even willing to stand up boldly against it in
their own family... as Asa clearly was (2nd Chronicles 15:16).
Let us all "Seek
the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near..." (Isaiah
55:6). And, when we find Him, let us meet together and rejoice loudly, and on
purpose. There is nothing more worthy of
our ecstatic jubilation (Jeremiah 9:23 & 24). Is there even a possibility of being guilty
of "too much" hype over knowing God?
Sounds like an oxymoron to me.
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