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Psalm 96:9 - Worshipping the Lord.

Psalm 96:9 (NKJV) Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth.

Psalm 96:9 (NASB) Worship the LORD in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth.

Psalm 96:9 (NIV) Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.

Psalm 96:9 (NLT) Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him.

Psalm 96:9 (ESV) Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!

Psalm 96:9 (AMP) O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; tremble before and reverently fear Him, all the earth.

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Serving as a worship leader at our church for the past several years has been a joy and privilege. In preparing to take the stage, I often ask the Lord for wisdom and insight that I can share to enhance our congregational worship or deepen my own spiritual growth.
   Once, while reading Psalm 96, verse 9 caught my attention: "Worship the LORD in holy attire." (NASB) Intrigued, I asked Jesus what this meant.
   For several moments I waited, trusting the Holy Spirit to illuminate this scripture. Then all at once, deep in my spirit, I understood. Worshipping in holy attire means coming before Him with a clean and pure heart. Feverishly, I flipped the pages of my Bible to Isaiah 61:10 (NASB) and read, "My soul will be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness."
   I thanked Jesus for saving me - for His marvelous, free gift of grace by the Holy Spirit that I never could have earned by my own works. I realized the proper way to adorn myself for worshipping in Jesus's presence was not with any specific outward clothing but rather with a heart yearning for His perfect goodness and holiness - an outfit that never goes out of style. Jennifer Anne F. Messing
   Faith Step: What are you wearing these days? Peer into your spiritual closet and take a closer look. Ask Jesus to cleanse you of any sins and hidden faults that hinder you from worshipping Him in holiness. [Mornings With Jesus 2024 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan]

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