Preparing for corporate worship November 20

We will gather this Sunday to worship God for the sake of His name. A name represents who someone is. In God’s case, His name stands for all his glorious perfections, including His attributes. In Psalm 148, the psalmist exhorts the vast array of creation, including human beings, to praise the Lord. Then he writes, “Let them praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven” (v. 13). God’s name and his glory are powerfully linked. God is far more committed to exalting His name and bringing glory to Himself than any of us are. For instance, it was for His name God delayed full judgment on Pharaoh (Exodus 9:16), saved His people by delivering them through the Red Sea (Psalm 106:8) and judged His people for their rebellion (Ezekiel 20:9, 14, 22). May glorifying God and lifting high His name be at the forefront of our purpose and thinking as we meet Sunday as the people of God.