Tonight's Blog for June 1, 2013

I love how the Psalms written by the Sons of Korah reveal to us a lot about the price they paid for the sins of their ancestor, Korah. He wanted to be in the main "spotlight." GOD has always allowed us to use our gifts for His work, and success in ministry comes from finding a way to do what you love, with people you love, for a GOD you love, within your area of giftedness. Korah was a natural leader, and wanted to be recognized. God had different plans for the nation of Israel and the sins of Korah caused the death of Korah. 

The Sons of Korah, over the next 200 or so years, were leading the worship for the nation of Israel. They could have given up, or allowed the shame of their family name to destroy their usefulness to work for GOD but they didn't. But, don't forget that their was a price to be paid, tendencies to be resisted, and promises to be kept. 

First, the price to be paid for their service to our GOD. It was mostly emotional, mostly internal, but very real. They suffered from internal pain, depression, and loneliness even when they were with the folks who came to worship with them. Externally, there were sleepless nights and teary eyes as well. 

Second, the tendencies to be resisted were theirs then and ours today. We often forget that our worship is a gift to GOD, the audience of ONE. No part of what we do on Sunday Morning is important if we forget that. GOD isn't interested in the style, number of instruments or other external issues. HE wants us to worship in Spirit and in Truth. There is a real GOD, who deserves our best, and He is the target. Be careful, dear ones, of making it about what we want… what we should want is for GOD to be pleased with our service, and our services. 

The third part of to keep our promises. The sons of Korah remind us that they put their hope in GOD, and put their praise on their lips, and to remember that HE is still our savior and our GOD.  GOD, YOU are our Savior, thank you. GOD, YOU are our GOD, we bow our wills to YOU. 

One last reminder about the sons of Korah. They were the "music people" of the nation of Israel. They were the choir directors. They were the artists. They were very necessary and were to be honored by those blessed by their gifts. They also have a tendency to see things differently than others. One preacher called the music department the "war department." Another preacher famously said that when Satan fell from heaven, he landed in the choir loft. Whether we agree with their assessment of the situation, it is important to remember the sins of Korah, and the sons of Korah so we can rise above their legacy. 

GOD Bless us tonight, big marv