LASHUND LAMBERT MUSIC

Under the order of the King

5/3/2012

 
1Chronicles 25:1  Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:

1Chronicles 25:2  Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king.
 
    When King David established the temple worship in Second Chronicles 25, there is an oft overlooked principle.  They prophesied under the order of the King.  In the context of the modern local church this is the senior pastor.  It is simple and safe to make this assertion that the five fold ministry,(Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists, and Teachers) are placed in leadership for a reason. That reason is safety and order.

    Prophesy is a powerful tool that should be defined, understood, and utilized in the church.  Due to fear and or a lack of knowledge, prophesy has been removed from most worship services.  Many pray for restoration of Davidic worship but outside of the structure that scripture defines.  I am convinced the two are inseparable.  If we want the manifestation recorded in 2 Chronicles 5:12-14, we must follow the biblical template.

    Pastors: I strongly encourage you to be very cautious in selecting your worship staff.  A pretty voice, charisma, and cool arrangements are not the central elements of worship.  High notes impress people, but not God.  God is moved by faith.  Faith is demonstrated in obedience.  Therefore, Sensitivity and obedience to the leading of the Holy Ghost will be far more advantageous than a cool hair and trendy clothes.  If you cannot trust your worship leader to carry your heart and vision, replace them immediately.  Worship is too important to the ministry that God will hold you accountable for to entrust to individuals you cannot trust to follow your lead.

    Worshippers:    It is not restricting to serve under the vision of your local church.  Refuse to allow pride to pull you out of your destiny.  There are individuals called to be the next superstar, but God get little to no glory from that.  Force yourself to pursue God and His heart and neglect selfish ambition.  After all, ministry is serving.  You are needed not to make pretty sounds.  Never see yourself as the warm up act for ministry.  Worship is ministry.  Prophesy.

    Note that I didnt specify singers.  Custodians, ushers, sound people, and nursery workers play a huge part in the worship experience.  I am sure your pastor, as mine does often. recognizes and appreciates your sacrifice and significance.  Whether prophesying through a new song or speaking words of life over a new born, you are propelling the kingdom of God forward.  I thank you.

    In conclusion, support your pastor and the vision of your local church.  Open your gift and ministry up to the powerful leading of the Holy Ghost.  See powerful manifestations of God.  God gave us a blueprint, let's follow it.


4 Comments
James Torres
5/3/2012 08:21:40 pm

That was very well said . And I agree with you one hundred percent!! You need to write a book on being a worship leader. Equipping them with tools to make it easy to usher in Gods presence. And also things and characteristics in people that make them unfit to be on the platform.

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Janna Gyomlai link
5/4/2012 12:49:10 am

Beautiful insight on worship. I very much enjoyed and was edified by your devotional. And I second the idea of a book on worship and being a worship leader.

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Carole nicasio
5/4/2012 01:48:25 pm

This is so good!

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Nora Black link
8/19/2021 09:39:36 am

Hello mate great bblog post

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