Worship God, or His Creation?

It’s Sunday morning around here at Mt. Bethel and I wonder, where have all the people gone, long time passing?  Where have all the people gone - far, far away… It’s Sunday morning and the attendance is about 1/2 it’s normal.  Does that bother me?  Yeah - I’d say so.  But the BIGGER QUESTION, does it bother God?  ABSOLUTELY!  Instead of worshiping Him, we are out worshiping THAT WHICH HE CREATED.  Now, that’s not to say, that we can’t encounter God in His creation, but, come on - really?  What does that look like?

Am I giving you (whoever the “you” folks are) a tough time?  I guess so.  But then, you know me, I ask MYSELF the same question - IF I weren’t one of the minister here at Mt. B., how many Sundays would I take off, expecting God to understand.  WOW!  Truth hurts.

So, if you’re reading this, I’d love to hear what your thoughts are.  IS Sanctuary worship truly better than creation worship?  Or better yet - Can God receive your worship outside of the Sanctuary… or I guess the real question is, do we TRULY worship GOD while in the creation.  Hhmm… some things to think about.

Diane Parrish