Worship Courageously

I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You.

Psalm 138:1

David was not ashamed of his God. He would boldly praise the God of Israel in the presence of false gods without worrying what anyone said or thought of him. Are you willing to do that today?

I can remember when it was very common to see families and others in restaurants bowing their heads and joining hands to worship and thank God before their meal. Our family does that, but I don’t see as many today as I used to. It is a wonderful way to encourage other families. People who are not ashamed to pray publicly to their God stand out in an age when it is common to be ridiculed for your faith.

I see some people who sort of bow their head, or look like they’re looking for their napkin, or scratch their forehead—trying to pray before their meal without looking like they’re praying. Who are they fooling? David said, “I will praise my God before all the pagan gods.” He praised God courageously.